Clinical Psychologist 2

Potentiam; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,106,000 - 1,549,000; Full time

Job summary

Potentiam is supporting a UK health services client by recruiting a Clinical Psychologist. The role involves conducting psychological assessments, delivering evidence-based CBT, and preparing medico-legal expert reports for various proceedings.

You will work with neurodivergent individuals and apply Medico-Legal Reporting (MLR) expertise. Applicants should be registered with HPCSA, have 3+ years post-qualification experience, and strong written and verbal communication skills suitable for court

Qualifications

• Degree in Clinical Psychology (or HPCSA-recognized equivalent).
• Registered with HPCSA.
• At least 3 years post-qualification experience.
• Formal CBT training and experience.
• Experience with neurodivergent individuals (ASD/ADHD) and MLR.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to provide expert witness input.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments.
• Deliver CBT interventions.
• Produce medico-legal reports for Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) Part 35.
• Assess neurodivergent individuals including ASD/ADHD.
• Apply MLR experience to report preparation.
• Contribute to clinical communications and CPD.

Education

Degree in Clinical Psychology (HPCSA)

Registered with HPCSA

CBT delivery experience

Experience with neurodivergent individuals (ASD/ADHD)

Medico-Legal Reporting (MLR) experience

Excellent written and verbal presentation skills

Ability to provide expert witness testimony

Independent thinker with analytical skills

Job description

Potentiam is a fast-growing global offshore solutions provider connecting top talent with leading UK and European businesses. With offices across South Africa, Romania, India, and Brazil, we offer international exposure, real career progression, and the opportunity to work with high-performing global teams.
We combine global opportunity with local support - giving you the chance to grow, make an impact, and build a long-term career in a business that’s scaling fast.
Global clients. Clear progression. Real opportunity.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading UK health services organisation providing independent medical reporting, psychological services, occupational health, rehabilitation, diagnostics, and wellbeing solutions across the UK. Established in 2003, UKIM supports public and private sector organisations, insurers, legal firms, and employers through a nationwide network of clinicians and healthcare specialists.
With a strong focus on mental health, medico-legal reporting, rehabilitation, and workplace wellbeing, the organisation delivers high-quality, patient-centred services across areas including trauma-focused therapy, psychological assessments, counselling, occupational health, and rehabilitation support.
The business is continuing to expand its psychology and counselling services, including specialist support areas such as trauma, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and workplace mental health. This presents an exciting opportunity for clinicians who are passionate about delivering meaningful mental health support within a structured, professional, and highly collaborative healthcare environment.

Purpose of the Role

The role of Clinical Psychologist will involve conducting psychological assessments, delivering evidence-based interventions including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and preparing expert witness reports for a range of legal proceedings. The role also requires experience working with neurodivergent individuals and experience in Medico-Legal Reporting (MLR)

Duties and Responsibilites

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments.
• Deliver short to medium term Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) interventions.
• Produce high-quality medico-legal reports in accordance with Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) Part 35.
• Conduct assessments and provide appropriate clinical input for neurodivergent individuals, including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
• (ADHD).
• Apply relevant Medico-Legal Reporting (MLR) experience to the preparation of clear, accurate and evidence-based reports.
• Contribute to clinical communications, providing input when required to support the education, quality and experience of our expert panel.
• Attend court or tribunal hearings as an expert witness when required.
• Maintain up-to-date, accurate clinical records in compliance with General Data Protection
• Regulation (GDPR), Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), and National Health Service (NHS) or private practice guidelines.
• Engage in regular supervision and continued professional development (CPD).
• Stay abreast of changes to legislation, for example: changes to medical standards, impact of changes in Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Guidance, relevant court cases and judgements.

Qualifications & Professional Requirements

• Degree in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent recognized by the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)).
• Registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
• At least 3 years’ post-qualification experience.
• Formal training and experience in delivering Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
• Experience working with neurodivergent individuals, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD),
• Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), or related neurodevelopmental presentations.
• Experience in Medico-Legal Reporting (MLR), including preparing psychological assessments and reports on legal or insurance-related matters.
• Experience across a wide range of case types including clinical negligence (Clin Neg), serious injury, disability, criminal and mental capacity is desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering CBT interventions to diverse client groups.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build therapeutic relationships based on trust and respect.
• Presents strong oral and written evidence.
• Good technical knowledge and experience.
• Strong written and verbal presentation skills.
• Open-mindedness; being able to consider new evidence and opinions.
• Analytical; able to marshal, consider, and assess evidence from various sources.
• Confident demeanour.
• Independence of thought.

Desirable

• Participation in case conferences.
• Ability to deliver an impartial, compliant, well-constructed, and comprehensible Expert Witness Report.
• A foundation of psychology practice from/on which expert opinion will be based
• Giving oral evidence in court.
• Strong understanding of ethical and legal frameworks governing therapeutic practice in the UK.
• Adheres to high professional standards in terms of respect, competence, responsibility and integrity.
• Competence in preparing structured medico-legal reports will be advantageous, but training will be provided.
• Knowledge of an expert’s duty under Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) Part 35 and Practice Direction (PD) 35 advantageous, but training will be provided.

Preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates who are immediately available or able to start at short notice.

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