Principal Clinical Neuro Psychologist - Ely Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people with brain injuries in the UK. Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more to recover and meet their personal goals. Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do you will find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other. Main duties of the job MAIN PURPOSE: To provide strategic, professional leadership to the multi/inter-disciplinary team within Fen House, ensuring the planning and development of a systematic response to service need. To interpret professional policies, ensuring that the services operate at the highest level of quality and current best practice. Research and development will be a major responsibility as will taking a major role in the development and implementation of policy for the service system as a whole. To provide clinical services at a high level of expertise, supporting and advising colleagues on all issues concerned with neuropsychological clinical practice and providing expert clinical consultation and professional guidance to clinical neuropsychologists, clinical psychologists and other clinicians within Brainkind. About us We also put a big focus on employee wellbeing and support. It matters to us that you feel at your best. Career development is a priority. We will ensure you get all the training and learning opportunities you need to achieve your goals. Please note we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis until the role is filled therefore, we recommend applying as soon as possible. All successful candidates are subject to compliance checks including 3 years of checkable references and DBS/PVG checks Brainkind are a Disability Confident Employer. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Brainkind is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive REWARDS: You can look forward to excellent benefits, including handy discounts on many brands and services. A competitive salary of£64,455 - £74,896 per annum DOE 38 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) (pro rata) Buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave Health Cash Plan Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Excellent training and support Group life assurance Free parking Company Pension Long Service and Staff Awards Please apply directly through our website link below so we can process your application. Person Specification Qualifications ABOUT YOU: What are we looking for? The successful applicant will have a doctorate in clinical psychology (or equivalent) accredited by the BPS. It is essential that you are able to gather, analyse and interpret complex multi-factorial clinical information, and formulate this so as to effectively direct team working. We are looking for an individual who has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to deal with complex and emotive subjects. You will have excellent organisation skills, the ability to prioritise workloads, the ability to administer and interpret a range of psychometric tests, and a track record of conducting clinical research or audit. We are looking for a clinical psychologist with experience in neurorehabilitation, an interest in neuropsychology, and motivated to develop an excellent service further. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Jan 15, 2026
Full time
Principal Clinical Neuro Psychologist - Ely Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people with brain injuries in the UK. Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more to recover and meet their personal goals. Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do you will find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other. Main duties of the job MAIN PURPOSE: To provide strategic, professional leadership to the multi/inter-disciplinary team within Fen House, ensuring the planning and development of a systematic response to service need. To interpret professional policies, ensuring that the services operate at the highest level of quality and current best practice. Research and development will be a major responsibility as will taking a major role in the development and implementation of policy for the service system as a whole. To provide clinical services at a high level of expertise, supporting and advising colleagues on all issues concerned with neuropsychological clinical practice and providing expert clinical consultation and professional guidance to clinical neuropsychologists, clinical psychologists and other clinicians within Brainkind. About us We also put a big focus on employee wellbeing and support. It matters to us that you feel at your best. Career development is a priority. We will ensure you get all the training and learning opportunities you need to achieve your goals. Please note we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis until the role is filled therefore, we recommend applying as soon as possible. All successful candidates are subject to compliance checks including 3 years of checkable references and DBS/PVG checks Brainkind are a Disability Confident Employer. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Brainkind is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive REWARDS: You can look forward to excellent benefits, including handy discounts on many brands and services. A competitive salary of£64,455 - £74,896 per annum DOE 38 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) (pro rata) Buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave Health Cash Plan Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Excellent training and support Group life assurance Free parking Company Pension Long Service and Staff Awards Please apply directly through our website link below so we can process your application. Person Specification Qualifications ABOUT YOU: What are we looking for? The successful applicant will have a doctorate in clinical psychology (or equivalent) accredited by the BPS. It is essential that you are able to gather, analyse and interpret complex multi-factorial clinical information, and formulate this so as to effectively direct team working. We are looking for an individual who has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to deal with complex and emotive subjects. You will have excellent organisation skills, the ability to prioritise workloads, the ability to administer and interpret a range of psychometric tests, and a track record of conducting clinical research or audit. We are looking for a clinical psychologist with experience in neurorehabilitation, an interest in neuropsychology, and motivated to develop an excellent service further. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
The Stockport Psychological Medicine in Primary Care Service is a specialist MDT team working with people whose high use of healthcare services is atypical for the health conditions they experience. Patients often present with complex co morbidity physical and mental health conditions or psychological distress. Patients may have accessed a range of services in the past and been unable to engage or make progress with their condition. Physical health conditions include long term health conditions as well as persistent physical symptoms. Psychological presentations include complex trauma and emotional and relational needs, enduring depression and anxiety. Applicants for the post should have experience of working therapeutically with complex mental health presentations, and an interest in working with people with physical health conditions. They should be committed to MDT working and be able to work effectively in a team to deliver and support psychologically informed care. An awareness of the challenges of working with complex mental health conditions and commitment to compassionate leadership of colleagues is essential for this role. Whilst the post is advertised at 8a, a band 7 preceptorship would also be considered for suitable/newly qualified candidates. Main duties of the job The post holder will work as part of a psychologically informed MDT team with relationally orientated formulation guiding the work and at the forefront of the delivery of care. Your role will be to offer assessment and formulation with clients as well as carrying a small caseload of therapy patients. A significant proportion of your work provides supervision, support and guidance to Liaison Mental Health Practitioners who see clients for up to 18 months. The post holder will participate in MDT discussions about patient care with a consultant psychiatrist and psychotherapist, a principal psychologist and accredited Cognitive Analytic Therapy Supervisor, and some highly skilled MD liaison practitioners. The post and team are evolving and provides an exciting opportunity to be involved in service development including further development of the therapy pathway with opportunities to deliver and receive further training. Candidates interested in applying the role as part of a preceptorship will have the support of an 8b psychologist as well as mentoring from a colleague who has developed through and understands the preceptorship process. About us We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop. Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of and do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer. If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including: Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff. Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance Access to Continued Professional Development Involvement in improvement and research activities Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel Job responsibilities To provide specialist psychological assessments of patients referred to the service based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of information from a variety of sources.To share the assessments with colleagues within an MDT setting in order to inform and advise on care planning.To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of a patients physical and psychological difficulties.To be responsible for implementing a range of evidence based interventions including indirect care through supporting Liaison Practitioners in their work.To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors. To offer consultation and supervision to team members, and to deliver training to colleagues inside and outside the team where appropriate. Person Specification Training & Qualifications Post-Graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology (or equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS including specific models of psychopathology/mental health, clinical psychometrics, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology. HCPC registration Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice. Training relevant to working with Physical Health Conditions and or personality difficulties. Experience Experience working as a qualified specialist clinical psychologist. Post qualification experience of psychological assessment, intervention and management working with a wide range of clinical presentations. These should include complex, long-term co-morbid physical health conditions and/ OR complex mental health conditions. Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threats of physical abuse. Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for patients' psychological care and treatment, both as a professionally qualified clinical psychologist and within the context of a multi-disciplinary care plan. Experience of teaching and training. Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team. Experience of representing psychology within the context of multi-disciplinary care. Experience of assessing and treating patients across the full range of care settings, including both those with complex mental health needs and those with complex physical health conditions, would be helpful but not essential Experience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts. Experience of supervising other health care professionals. Experienced in group therapies Evidence of post doctoral learning and the development of knowledge of theory and practice in relation to the psychology of adjustment to illness, role of distress in interfering with treatment and recovery, adherence to and decision making about treatment and lifestyle changes to improve and maintain health. Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialist psychological therapies with complex patient groups (e.g. those with long term comorbid physical and mental health problems, history of trauma and abuse) Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration. Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, highly technical and clinically sensitive information to patients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS. Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis as practice within the field of clinical psychology. Knowledge of legislation in relation to the patient group and mental health. Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS. An interest in developing skills in working with patients from a broad range of ethnic backgrounds. Highly skilled in working with complex patients in groups and managing group dynamics in the face of highly emotive issues. Formal training in supervision of other Psychologist. Enthusiasm for treating those from diverse ethnic backgrounds and experience of working within a multicultural framework. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. £55,690 to £62,682 a yearPer annum, pro rata
Jan 15, 2026
Full time
The Stockport Psychological Medicine in Primary Care Service is a specialist MDT team working with people whose high use of healthcare services is atypical for the health conditions they experience. Patients often present with complex co morbidity physical and mental health conditions or psychological distress. Patients may have accessed a range of services in the past and been unable to engage or make progress with their condition. Physical health conditions include long term health conditions as well as persistent physical symptoms. Psychological presentations include complex trauma and emotional and relational needs, enduring depression and anxiety. Applicants for the post should have experience of working therapeutically with complex mental health presentations, and an interest in working with people with physical health conditions. They should be committed to MDT working and be able to work effectively in a team to deliver and support psychologically informed care. An awareness of the challenges of working with complex mental health conditions and commitment to compassionate leadership of colleagues is essential for this role. Whilst the post is advertised at 8a, a band 7 preceptorship would also be considered for suitable/newly qualified candidates. Main duties of the job The post holder will work as part of a psychologically informed MDT team with relationally orientated formulation guiding the work and at the forefront of the delivery of care. Your role will be to offer assessment and formulation with clients as well as carrying a small caseload of therapy patients. A significant proportion of your work provides supervision, support and guidance to Liaison Mental Health Practitioners who see clients for up to 18 months. The post holder will participate in MDT discussions about patient care with a consultant psychiatrist and psychotherapist, a principal psychologist and accredited Cognitive Analytic Therapy Supervisor, and some highly skilled MD liaison practitioners. The post and team are evolving and provides an exciting opportunity to be involved in service development including further development of the therapy pathway with opportunities to deliver and receive further training. Candidates interested in applying the role as part of a preceptorship will have the support of an 8b psychologist as well as mentoring from a colleague who has developed through and understands the preceptorship process. About us We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop. Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of and do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer. If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including: Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff. Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance Access to Continued Professional Development Involvement in improvement and research activities Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel Job responsibilities To provide specialist psychological assessments of patients referred to the service based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of information from a variety of sources.To share the assessments with colleagues within an MDT setting in order to inform and advise on care planning.To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of a patients physical and psychological difficulties.To be responsible for implementing a range of evidence based interventions including indirect care through supporting Liaison Practitioners in their work.To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors. To offer consultation and supervision to team members, and to deliver training to colleagues inside and outside the team where appropriate. Person Specification Training & Qualifications Post-Graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology (or equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS including specific models of psychopathology/mental health, clinical psychometrics, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology. HCPC registration Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice. Training relevant to working with Physical Health Conditions and or personality difficulties. Experience Experience working as a qualified specialist clinical psychologist. Post qualification experience of psychological assessment, intervention and management working with a wide range of clinical presentations. These should include complex, long-term co-morbid physical health conditions and/ OR complex mental health conditions. Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threats of physical abuse. Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for patients' psychological care and treatment, both as a professionally qualified clinical psychologist and within the context of a multi-disciplinary care plan. Experience of teaching and training. Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team. Experience of representing psychology within the context of multi-disciplinary care. Experience of assessing and treating patients across the full range of care settings, including both those with complex mental health needs and those with complex physical health conditions, would be helpful but not essential Experience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts. Experience of supervising other health care professionals. Experienced in group therapies Evidence of post doctoral learning and the development of knowledge of theory and practice in relation to the psychology of adjustment to illness, role of distress in interfering with treatment and recovery, adherence to and decision making about treatment and lifestyle changes to improve and maintain health. Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialist psychological therapies with complex patient groups (e.g. those with long term comorbid physical and mental health problems, history of trauma and abuse) Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration. Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, highly technical and clinically sensitive information to patients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS. Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis as practice within the field of clinical psychology. Knowledge of legislation in relation to the patient group and mental health. Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS. An interest in developing skills in working with patients from a broad range of ethnic backgrounds. Highly skilled in working with complex patients in groups and managing group dynamics in the face of highly emotive issues. Formal training in supervision of other Psychologist. Enthusiasm for treating those from diverse ethnic backgrounds and experience of working within a multicultural framework. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. £55,690 to £62,682 a yearPer annum, pro rata
Principal Clinical Psychologist - Older Adult Inpatient East This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to help make a real difference to Older Adults in acute Older Adult functional and dementia inpatient care in North Wales. This senior post is to provide psychological input and oversight in acute care Older Adult psychology services in the in BCUHB East area. Core aims will be to provide psychological leadership for the continued development and delivery of a biopsychosocial MDT for acute Older Adult functional and dementia care, MDT interventions within older adult dementia care inpatient settings, and to lead the provision of expert advice, consultation, training and supervision in psychological approaches within these settings with the acute care pathway in mind. The post holder will provide psychological interventions, behavioural and neuropsychological assessment, staff training, support and supervision within the acute dementia care pathway in Wrexham and Flintshire. The post holder will also be required to provide direct expert psychological clinical input to service users and families. There is the potential for this post to be combined with the concurrently advertised Adult Mental Health Acute Care Principal Clinical Psychologist posts. Please enquire if interested in this. Main duties of the job To be an active and integrated member of the inpatient multidisciplinary mental health team. To provide a highly specialised clinical psychology service to clients of the sector, providing specialised psychological assessment and therapy to clients, and consultation to staff. To work autonomously in accordance with The British Psychological Society Code of Conduct, Ethical Principles and Guidelines 2004, and Health and Care Professions Council. To plan and provide individual, and group interventions, both directly and via the guidance of MDT members. To carry a specialist clinical psychology caseload of adult clients who present with complex mental health presentations and in an inpatient setting, including offering specialist neuropsychological assessments, formulation, individual and group interventions. To provide effective clinical leadership by demonstrating and promoting excellence in the provision of highly specialist assessment, formulation, evidence-based intervention and offer advice and consultation in complex clinical cases to other health professionals. To act as a highly specialist resource to the wider professional community. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. About us If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework. Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. Person Specification Qualifications and/or Knowledge Eligibility for British Psychological Society Chartered status. Post-graduate Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the British Psychological Society. Registration with Health and Care Professions Council as a Clinical Psychologist. Well-developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult-to-treat groups (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities etc). Knowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialised psychological therapies and assessment methodologies, including neuropsychological assessment. Experience Substantial assessed experience of working as a qualified and senior clinical psychologist, normally including significant post-qualification experience within the designated speciality where the post is located, or relevant transferable skills. Assessed experience of working effectively as a qualified and senior level clinical psychologist in the designated speciality, or relevant transferable skills. Demonstration of further specialist training/experience through having received extensive and demonstrable clinical supervision of working as a specialist Clinical Psychologist or an alternative agreed by the Director of Psychology. Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts. Experience of representing psychology within the context of multidisciplinary care. Aptitude and Abilities The ability to demonstrate a high level of competence to work within the designated speciality. Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis as practised within clinical psychology Ability to speak Welsh. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Heddfan Psychiatric Unit, Wrexham Maelor Hospital £65,424 to £76,021 a yearper annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 050-PST-B Job locations Heddfan Psychiatric Unit, Wrexham Maelor Hospital
Jan 15, 2026
Full time
Principal Clinical Psychologist - Older Adult Inpatient East This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to help make a real difference to Older Adults in acute Older Adult functional and dementia inpatient care in North Wales. This senior post is to provide psychological input and oversight in acute care Older Adult psychology services in the in BCUHB East area. Core aims will be to provide psychological leadership for the continued development and delivery of a biopsychosocial MDT for acute Older Adult functional and dementia care, MDT interventions within older adult dementia care inpatient settings, and to lead the provision of expert advice, consultation, training and supervision in psychological approaches within these settings with the acute care pathway in mind. The post holder will provide psychological interventions, behavioural and neuropsychological assessment, staff training, support and supervision within the acute dementia care pathway in Wrexham and Flintshire. The post holder will also be required to provide direct expert psychological clinical input to service users and families. There is the potential for this post to be combined with the concurrently advertised Adult Mental Health Acute Care Principal Clinical Psychologist posts. Please enquire if interested in this. Main duties of the job To be an active and integrated member of the inpatient multidisciplinary mental health team. To provide a highly specialised clinical psychology service to clients of the sector, providing specialised psychological assessment and therapy to clients, and consultation to staff. To work autonomously in accordance with The British Psychological Society Code of Conduct, Ethical Principles and Guidelines 2004, and Health and Care Professions Council. To plan and provide individual, and group interventions, both directly and via the guidance of MDT members. To carry a specialist clinical psychology caseload of adult clients who present with complex mental health presentations and in an inpatient setting, including offering specialist neuropsychological assessments, formulation, individual and group interventions. To provide effective clinical leadership by demonstrating and promoting excellence in the provision of highly specialist assessment, formulation, evidence-based intervention and offer advice and consultation in complex clinical cases to other health professionals. To act as a highly specialist resource to the wider professional community. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. About us If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework. Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. Person Specification Qualifications and/or Knowledge Eligibility for British Psychological Society Chartered status. Post-graduate Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the British Psychological Society. Registration with Health and Care Professions Council as a Clinical Psychologist. Well-developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult-to-treat groups (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities etc). Knowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialised psychological therapies and assessment methodologies, including neuropsychological assessment. Experience Substantial assessed experience of working as a qualified and senior clinical psychologist, normally including significant post-qualification experience within the designated speciality where the post is located, or relevant transferable skills. Assessed experience of working effectively as a qualified and senior level clinical psychologist in the designated speciality, or relevant transferable skills. Demonstration of further specialist training/experience through having received extensive and demonstrable clinical supervision of working as a specialist Clinical Psychologist or an alternative agreed by the Director of Psychology. Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts. Experience of representing psychology within the context of multidisciplinary care. Aptitude and Abilities The ability to demonstrate a high level of competence to work within the designated speciality. Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis as practised within clinical psychology Ability to speak Welsh. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Heddfan Psychiatric Unit, Wrexham Maelor Hospital £65,424 to £76,021 a yearper annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 050-PST-B Job locations Heddfan Psychiatric Unit, Wrexham Maelor Hospital
NHS National Services Scotland
Edinburgh, Midlothian
A health service organization in Edinburgh is seeking a permanent, part-time Principal Applied Psychologist for their Substance Misuse Psychology Team. The role involves clinical work, staff training, and consultancy within a supportive environment focusing on recovery from substance misuse and mental health issues. The position is suitable for individuals looking to engage in service development and research, and candidates must be PVG Scheme members.
Jan 14, 2026
Full time
A health service organization in Edinburgh is seeking a permanent, part-time Principal Applied Psychologist for their Substance Misuse Psychology Team. The role involves clinical work, staff training, and consultancy within a supportive environment focusing on recovery from substance misuse and mental health issues. The position is suitable for individuals looking to engage in service development and research, and candidates must be PVG Scheme members.
Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
City, Manchester
A healthcare organization is seeking a Principal Practitioner Psychologist for a Band 8b role in Manchester, focusing on adult acute inpatient care. The right candidate will provide clinical leadership and comprehensive psychological assessments, working collaboratively to enhance care quality. Applicants need a postgraduate psychology qualification and relevant experience in complex mental health issues. This 12-month fixed term position offers opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.
Jan 11, 2026
Full time
A healthcare organization is seeking a Principal Practitioner Psychologist for a Band 8b role in Manchester, focusing on adult acute inpatient care. The right candidate will provide clinical leadership and comprehensive psychological assessments, working collaboratively to enhance care quality. Applicants need a postgraduate psychology qualification and relevant experience in complex mental health issues. This 12-month fixed term position offers opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.
Principal Clinical Neuropsychologist / Principal Clinical Psychologist Location: Ely, Cambridgeshire Salary: 64,455 - 74,896 per annum (DOE) Hours: 35 hours per week Contract: Permanent Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal Clinical Psychologist / Clinical Neuropsychologist to join a specialist neurorehabilitation service in Ely. The service provides expert, evidence-based rehabilitation to adults with acquired brain injury and complex neurological conditions, supporting individuals to maximise independence and quality of life. This is a senior leadership role offering the opportunity to shape clinical standards, contribute strategically to service development, and provide expert neuropsychological input across a multidisciplinary environment. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic and professional leadership within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high standards of clinical governance and evidence-based practice. Deliver highly specialist neuropsychological and psychological assessments using standardised tools, structured observation and clinical interview. Formulate and implement complex psychological treatment plans for individuals with neurological, emotional and adjustment difficulties. Provide expert clinical consultation and supervision to psychologists and other clinicians. Lead on psychologically informed risk assessment and management, advising colleagues on best practice approaches. Contribute to multidisciplinary care planning, formulation meetings and service development initiatives. Support service and regional managers in the operational and clinical leadership of the service. Play a key role in audit, service evaluation, research and the development of clinical policy. Person Specification Essential Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent), accredited by the British Psychological Society. HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist. Significant post-qualification experience within neurorehabilitation or related neurological/complex care settings. Demonstrated ability to assess, formulate and manage complex clinical presentations. Strong leadership, supervision and multidisciplinary working experience. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to manage sensitive and complex clinical situations. Experience of service development, audit or research activity. Desirable Formal training or a strong professional interest in clinical neuropsychology. Experience contributing to policy development and quality improvement initiatives. Benefits Competitive salary package 38 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata) Option to buy and sell annual leave Health cash plan Employee Assistance Programme Excellent CPD and training opportunities Group life assurance Pension scheme Free on-site parking Long service and staff recognition awards Additional Information Shortlisting and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Appointment is subject to enhanced DBS checks and a minimum of three years' checkable references. The organisation is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and actively supports applications from disabled candidates under the Disability Confident scheme. If you would like to discuss this opportunity in confidence, please get in touch for further details. Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer. Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
Principal Clinical Neuropsychologist / Principal Clinical Psychologist Location: Ely, Cambridgeshire Salary: 64,455 - 74,896 per annum (DOE) Hours: 35 hours per week Contract: Permanent Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal Clinical Psychologist / Clinical Neuropsychologist to join a specialist neurorehabilitation service in Ely. The service provides expert, evidence-based rehabilitation to adults with acquired brain injury and complex neurological conditions, supporting individuals to maximise independence and quality of life. This is a senior leadership role offering the opportunity to shape clinical standards, contribute strategically to service development, and provide expert neuropsychological input across a multidisciplinary environment. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic and professional leadership within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high standards of clinical governance and evidence-based practice. Deliver highly specialist neuropsychological and psychological assessments using standardised tools, structured observation and clinical interview. Formulate and implement complex psychological treatment plans for individuals with neurological, emotional and adjustment difficulties. Provide expert clinical consultation and supervision to psychologists and other clinicians. Lead on psychologically informed risk assessment and management, advising colleagues on best practice approaches. Contribute to multidisciplinary care planning, formulation meetings and service development initiatives. Support service and regional managers in the operational and clinical leadership of the service. Play a key role in audit, service evaluation, research and the development of clinical policy. Person Specification Essential Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent), accredited by the British Psychological Society. HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist. Significant post-qualification experience within neurorehabilitation or related neurological/complex care settings. Demonstrated ability to assess, formulate and manage complex clinical presentations. Strong leadership, supervision and multidisciplinary working experience. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to manage sensitive and complex clinical situations. Experience of service development, audit or research activity. Desirable Formal training or a strong professional interest in clinical neuropsychology. Experience contributing to policy development and quality improvement initiatives. Benefits Competitive salary package 38 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata) Option to buy and sell annual leave Health cash plan Employee Assistance Programme Excellent CPD and training opportunities Group life assurance Pension scheme Free on-site parking Long service and staff recognition awards Additional Information Shortlisting and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Appointment is subject to enhanced DBS checks and a minimum of three years' checkable references. The organisation is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and actively supports applications from disabled candidates under the Disability Confident scheme. If you would like to discuss this opportunity in confidence, please get in touch for further details. Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer. Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.
Senior Educational Psychologist £57,171 - £72,186 per annum Permanent Full Time (36 hours) Wandsworth, London Are you a qualified and experienced Educational Psychologist keen to deliver a high-quality psychological service to children and young people? The Schools and Community Psychology Service (SCPS) is a team of Psychologists, Trainee Psychologists and Primary Mental Health Workers (PMHWs).As part of Wandsworth Council, you will join a key service contributing to work that aims to improve educational, social and mental health outcomes for children and young people living and being educated in Wandsworth.We have a strong traded presence with our local schools as well as strong links with other teams and university organisations. About the role As a Senior Educational Psychologist, you will include a small amount of schoolwork with both commissioned and statutory casework, supervision of qualified EPs and TEPs (if needed), various strategic roles within the team, as well as the wider Children's Services department. Our Offer: Balanced and efficient workload - You will work within a team that maintains no EHCNA backlog and ensures statutory time remains at a manageable 30% of your overall allocation. Strong professional development and support - You will benefit from regular 1:1 and peer supervision, access to CPD and engagement in reflective practice, all within a psychologically informed department. Innovative and respected environment - You will be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team with a great reputation, contributing to innovative practice and strategic work within Children's Services. The SCPS is committed to the following current priority areas: Anti-racism and inclusion - Actively promoting diversity, reducing societal barriers, and integrating anti-racist practice into reflective spaces. Consultation-driven service delivery - Prioritising collaborative approaches with schools and refining report writing to increase meaningful face-to-face engagement. Values-led practice and team wellbeing - Embedding shared values in work with schools, fostering team collaboration, and ensuring wellbeing through annual surveys and a dedicated working group. Professional development and specialisation - Supporting EPs in individual areas of interest, offering protected CPD time, and maintaining high-quality psychological supervision. Balanced and strategic psychological work - Ensuring a mix of statutory, commissioned, and project work while championing psychology at all levels of strategic influence. Essential Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge: Qualified and HCPC registered Educational Psychologist with proven experience of practice post EP qualification. Creative thinking and ideas for further developing and supporting a dynamic and multi-talented team. Interest in strategic thinking and contribution to cross-departmental partnership work, including strategic thinking in early years and developing quality statutory processes. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Experience in offering psychological supervision and commitment in developing professional skills and distributed leadership in others. Interest in applying psychology in team leadership within the context of a wider organisation. Interest in Early Years and the key role EPs can play in delivering support for families and practitioners working with children 0-5 years. If you meet the above criteria and want to join a creative, friendly and supportive multi-disciplinary team and help shape our innovative practice, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity. For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Theodora Theodoratou (Principal Educational Psychologist) on Check out our team website for more information Wandsworth Schools & Community Psychology Service Closing Date: Sunday 25 January 2026. Shortlisting Date: Monday 26 January 2026. Interview Date: w/c 2 February 2026. We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are alsocommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers toshare thiscommitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactoryresponse to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.
Jan 06, 2026
Full time
Senior Educational Psychologist £57,171 - £72,186 per annum Permanent Full Time (36 hours) Wandsworth, London Are you a qualified and experienced Educational Psychologist keen to deliver a high-quality psychological service to children and young people? The Schools and Community Psychology Service (SCPS) is a team of Psychologists, Trainee Psychologists and Primary Mental Health Workers (PMHWs).As part of Wandsworth Council, you will join a key service contributing to work that aims to improve educational, social and mental health outcomes for children and young people living and being educated in Wandsworth.We have a strong traded presence with our local schools as well as strong links with other teams and university organisations. About the role As a Senior Educational Psychologist, you will include a small amount of schoolwork with both commissioned and statutory casework, supervision of qualified EPs and TEPs (if needed), various strategic roles within the team, as well as the wider Children's Services department. Our Offer: Balanced and efficient workload - You will work within a team that maintains no EHCNA backlog and ensures statutory time remains at a manageable 30% of your overall allocation. Strong professional development and support - You will benefit from regular 1:1 and peer supervision, access to CPD and engagement in reflective practice, all within a psychologically informed department. Innovative and respected environment - You will be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team with a great reputation, contributing to innovative practice and strategic work within Children's Services. The SCPS is committed to the following current priority areas: Anti-racism and inclusion - Actively promoting diversity, reducing societal barriers, and integrating anti-racist practice into reflective spaces. Consultation-driven service delivery - Prioritising collaborative approaches with schools and refining report writing to increase meaningful face-to-face engagement. Values-led practice and team wellbeing - Embedding shared values in work with schools, fostering team collaboration, and ensuring wellbeing through annual surveys and a dedicated working group. Professional development and specialisation - Supporting EPs in individual areas of interest, offering protected CPD time, and maintaining high-quality psychological supervision. Balanced and strategic psychological work - Ensuring a mix of statutory, commissioned, and project work while championing psychology at all levels of strategic influence. Essential Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge: Qualified and HCPC registered Educational Psychologist with proven experience of practice post EP qualification. Creative thinking and ideas for further developing and supporting a dynamic and multi-talented team. Interest in strategic thinking and contribution to cross-departmental partnership work, including strategic thinking in early years and developing quality statutory processes. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Experience in offering psychological supervision and commitment in developing professional skills and distributed leadership in others. Interest in applying psychology in team leadership within the context of a wider organisation. Interest in Early Years and the key role EPs can play in delivering support for families and practitioners working with children 0-5 years. If you meet the above criteria and want to join a creative, friendly and supportive multi-disciplinary team and help shape our innovative practice, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity. For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Theodora Theodoratou (Principal Educational Psychologist) on Check out our team website for more information Wandsworth Schools & Community Psychology Service Closing Date: Sunday 25 January 2026. Shortlisting Date: Monday 26 January 2026. Interview Date: w/c 2 February 2026. We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are alsocommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers toshare thiscommitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactoryresponse to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.
