Principal Clinical Psychologist
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SOC 2225 (99% match) is an eligible occupation, and Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
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| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2225 Clinical psychologists Most likely code | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears |
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About the role
An exciting leadership opportunity in Clinical Health Psychology
We are seeking an experienced and inspiring Principal Clinical Psychologist to lead our Adult Clinical Health Psychology Service. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of psychological care within physical health services while joining a thriving Clinical Health Psychology Department with a reputation for innovation, collaboration and high-quality patient care. You will combine strategic leadership with highly specialist clinical practice, influencing services across acute and community healthcare settings.
Main duties of the job
Provide operational, professional, strategic and clinical leadership for the Adult Clinical Health Psychology Service.
Lead and manage the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based psychological services for adults living with physical health conditions and complex psychological adjustment difficulties.
Work collaboratively with the Head and Deputy Head of Clinical Health Psychology to support service development, workforce planning, quality improvement and performance management.
Provide line management, professional leadership and clinical supervision to psychological professionals within the service.
Maintain a highly specialist clinical caseload involving complex presentations and consultation to multidisciplinary teams.
Promote psychologically and trauma-informed approaches across healthcare services and pathways.
Person specification
Qualifications and Professional Registration
Essential
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent HCPC-recognised qualification).
- HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
- Evidence of ongoing CPD.
Desirable
- Post-doctoral training relevant to Clinical Health Psychology.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Significant post-qualification experience within Clinical Health Psychology/Physical Health settings.
- Experience working with adults with complex physical health conditions and psychological adjustment difficulties.
- Experience managing complex clinical risk.
Desirable
- Experience at Band 8A/8B level or equivalent.
- Research experience within Clinical Health Psychology.
Leadership & Management Experience
Essential
- Experience of service leadership and service development
- Experience of line management and performance management
- Experience of workforce planning and supervision of qualified and trainee staff
Desirable
- Experience leading service transformation and change programmes
- Experience of business planning and strategic workforce development
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced knowledge of psychological theory and evidence-based interventions relevant to Clinical Health Psychology
- Understanding of NHS structures, governance and health policy
- Knowledge of professional, ethical and legal frameworks
- Understanding of supervision models and quality improvement approaches
Desirable
- Knowledge of integrated care systems, commissioning processes and national policy relating to physical health psychology services
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Highly developed assessment, formulation and intervention skills
- Ability to provide expert consultation to multidisciplinary teams
- Ability to manage highly complex clinical presentations and uncertainty
Desirable
- Additional specialist therapeutic skills relevant to physical health settings
Leadership & Communication Skills
Essential
- Excellent leadership and people management skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities and complex workloads
- Ability to build effective relationships across professional and organisational boundaries
Desirable
- Experience representing services at regional or national forums
Service Development & Quality Improvement
Essential
- Experience of audit, service evaluation and quality improvement
- Ability to lead service development initiatives and monitor service performance
Desirable
- Experience leading transformation projects or research programmes
Teaching, Training & Supervision
Essential
- Experience providing clinical supervision to qualified and trainee psychological professionals
- Experience delivering teaching and training
Desirable
- Experience developing training or working with doctoral training courses
Personal qualities
Essential
- Collaborative and inclusive leadership style
Desirable
- Strategic thinker with enthusiasm for innovation and service improvement
About the employer
Why Work With Us
The Adult Clinical Health Psychology Service is a specialist service within Clinical Health Psychology Department. We are a well-established department providing specialist psychological care across a range of physical healthcare pathways within the acute trust & wider healthcare system.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a respected service while contributing to the ongoing development of Psychology across the Trust. You will join a supportive and ambitious department with a strong commitment to high-quality patient care, staff wellbeing & continuous improvement. We offer:
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Clinical psychologists (SOC 2225) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~11k in sample- Middle half £39,260–64,844
- Median £53,560
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