Principal Clinical Psychologist

Join to apply for the Principal Clinical Psychologist role at PAN TRADE 3 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Contract: Fixed term of 18 months (covering current post until September 2026) Hours: Part time – 18.75 hours per week Job ref: 373-SMH2228-C Employer: Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Location: Bowere Hospital, Chester Salary: £62,215 – £72,293 per annum pro rata Closing date: 25/04/2025 23:59 Job Overview This part-time role involves leading psychological care for adults with personality difficulties and complex trauma within the West Complex Needs Service. The post offers opportunities to engage with innovative therapies like Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), especially for candidates interested in this modality, with training and supervision support. Main Duties Provide specialist assessment and interventions, contributing to clinical decision-making. Join a supportive senior leadership team, carrying a clinical caseload. Supervise, consult, and train staff across the service. Contribute to service development and innovation, particularly in CAT. Candidate Profile We seek experienced psychologists with expertise in personality disorders and trauma, leadership skills, and a commitment to service development. Experience with therapies like DBT, MBT, EMDR, or CAT is highly desirable. Organisation Details Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive health and care services across the region, rated as Outstanding for Caring by CQC, and committed to inclusive recruitment practices. Application Process Review the detailed job description and person specification, reflect on the Trust’s values, and prepare your application accordingly. For support, contact the recruitment team at [email address] or 01244 393100. Qualifications & Experience Post-graduate doctoral training in clinical psychology, registered with the HCPC. Minimum four years’ experience as a qualified clinical psychologist, with two at a senior level. Experience with diverse client groups, multidisciplinary work, and supervision. Additional Information This role is subject to DBS checks, and applicants are encouraged to enrol in the DBS Update Service. The NHS offers a supportive induction and values diversity in its workforce. #J-18808-Ljbffr