Principal Psychologist in Horley

Job summaryAre you an experienced and compassionate Psychologist looking for an opportunity to combine clinical excellence with leadership and service development? Join Farmfield Hospital as the Principal Psychologist to play a key role in shaping and delivering high-quality psychological services within a specialist multidisciplinary environment. As Principal Psychologist, you will provide clinical leadership, expert psychological assessment, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions for individuals with complex mental health needs. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will help ensure service users receive high-quality, person-centred care that supports recovery and positive outcomes. You will undertake comprehensive psychological assessments, develop formulations, and deliver a range of therapeutic interventions tailored to individual needs. Using your advanced clinical expertise, you will provide specialist input into treatment planning, make complex clinical decisions, and support the delivery of effective, evidence-based care. Alongside your clinical responsibilities, you will contribute to the development and coordination of psychology serMain duties of the jobAre you an experienced and compassionate Psychologist looking for an opportunity to combine clinical excellence with leadership and service development? Join Farmfield Hospital as the Principal Psychologist to play a key role in shaping and delivering high-quality psychological services within a specialist multidisciplinary environment. As Principal Psychologist, you will provide clinical leadership, expert psychological assessment, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions for individuals with complex mental health needs. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will help ensure service users receive high-quality, person-centred care that supports recovery and positive outcomes. You will undertake comprehensive psychological assessments, develop formulations, and deliver a range of therapeutic interventions tailored to individual needs. Using your advanced clinical expertise, you will provide specialist input into treatment planning, make complex clinical decisions, and support the delivery of effective, evidence-based care. Alongside your clinical responsibilities, you will contribute to the development and coordination of psychology services, ensuring high professional standards and promoting continuous improvement. You will provide consultation, guidance, and psychological expertise to colleagues across the service, helping to embed psychologically informed approaches and support the wider multidisciplinary team. A key aspect of the role will be providing supervision, training, and professional support to psychology colleagues and other staff groups.About usElysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each persons individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.DetailsDate posted12 October 2026Pay schemeOtherSalary
65,000 a year
ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time

Reference number Job locationsElysium HealthcareCharlwoodRH6 0BNUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesAre you an experienced and compassionate Psychologist looking for an opportunity to combine clinical excellence with leadership and service development? Join Farmfield Hospital as the Principal Psychologist to play a key role in shaping and delivering high-quality psychological services within a specialist multidisciplinary environment.As Principal Psychologist, you will provide clinical leadership, expert psychological assessment, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions for individuals with complex mental health needs. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will help ensure service users receive high-quality, person-centred care that supports recovery and positive outcomes.You will undertake comprehensive psychological assessments, develop formulations, and deliver a range of therapeutic interventions tailored to individual needs. Using your advanced clinical expertise, you will provide specialist input into treatment planning, make complex clinical decisions, and support the delivery of effective, evidence-based care.Alongside your clinical responsibilities, you will contribute to the development and coordination of psychology services, ensuring high professional standards and promoting continuous improvement. You will provide consultation, guidance, and psychological expertise to colleagues across the service, helping to embed psychologically informed approaches and support the wider multidisciplinary team.A key aspect of the role will be providing supervision, training, and professional support to psychology colleagues and other staff groups, helping to develop capability and enhance the quality of care delivered across the service. You will also contribute to risk assessment and management processes, offering specialist advice on the psychological needs of service users and supporting safe, effective decision-making.As a senior member of the clinical team, you will play an important role in service development and quality improvement. You will contribute to audits, research, policy development, and service evaluation activities, using data and evidence to enhance clinical practice and improve outcomes for service users.If you're passionate about clinical leadership, innovation, and delivering outstanding psychological care, we'd love to hear from you.To be successful in this role, you will need:An Honours Degree in Psychology, or an equivalent qualification, recognised for graduate membership of the BPS. A Doctoral Degree in a Practitioner Psychology discipline or an equivalent qualification recognised by the HCPC. HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.Proficient knowledge of diverse clinical presentations.Proficient knowledge of psychological theories and models underpinning assessment, formulation and intervention.Proficient knowledge of evidence-based psychological interventions.Proficient awareness of service user individualised needs and contexts. Proficient knowledge of psychometrics and use of validated assessment tools.Proficient knowledge of statistical procedures, research methods, audit processes, and outcome evaluation.Proficient knowledge of clinical risk assessment, safeguarding and legal/ethical frameworks relevant to clinical practice. Ability to identify and proactively resolve problems within a service. Understanding of clinical governance, policy frameworks and legislation in relation to clinical presentations and particular service user group. Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriate record keeping.Eligible for Chartered Psychologist (CPsychol) status with the BPS. (D)Evidence of postgraduate study in a subject relevant to the study of Psychology. (D) Specialised training or experience in a relevant area of Psychology. (D)Advanced understanding of working with trauma and trauma-informed approaches. (D)Strong understanding of leadership, workforce development, service improvement and organisational change. (D)What You’ll GetAt Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:Annual base salary of 65,000The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goalsAccess to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balanceAccess to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discountsLife Assurance, for added peace of mindStream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can beEnhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special timePension contribution, to help secure your futureFree meals and onsite free parkingAbout us:Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure
Job description
Job responsibilitiesAre you an experienced and compassionate Psychologist looking for an opportunity to combine clinical excellence with leadership and service development? Join Farmfield Hospital as the Principal Psychologist to play a key role in shaping and delivering high-quality psychological services within a specialist multidisciplinary environment.As Principal Psychologist, you will provide clinical leadership, expert psychological assessment, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions for individuals with complex mental health needs. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will help ensure service users receive high-quality, person-centred care that supports recovery and positive outcomes.You will undertake comprehensive psychological assessments, develop formulations, and deliver a range of therapeutic interventions tailored to individual needs. Using your advanced clinical expertise, you will provide specialist input into treatment planning, make complex clinical decisions, and support the delivery of effective, evidence-based care.Alongside your clinical responsibilities, you will contribute to the development and coordination of psychology services, ensuring high professional standards and promoting continuous improvement. You will provide consultation, guidance, and psychological expertise to colleagues across the service, helping to embed psychologically informed approaches and support the wider multidisciplinary team.A key aspect of the role will be providing supervision, training, and professional support to psychology colleagues and other staff groups, helping to develop capability and enhance the quality of care delivered across the service. You will also contribute to risk assessment and management processes, offering specialist advice on the psychological needs of service users and supporting safe, effective decision-making.As a senior member of the clinical team, you will play an important role in service development and quality improvement. You will contribute to audits, research, policy development, and service evaluation activities, using data and evidence to enhance clinical practice and improve outcomes for service users.If you're passionate about clinical leadership, innovation, and delivering outstanding psychological care, we'd love to hear from you.To be successful in this role, you will need:An Honours Degree in Psychology, or an equivalent qualification, recognised for graduate membership of the BPS. A Doctoral Degree in a Practitioner Psychology discipline or an equivalent qualification recognised by the HCPC. HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.Proficient knowledge of diverse clinical presentations.Proficient knowledge of psychological theories and models underpinning assessment, formulation and intervention.Proficient knowledge of evidence-based psychological interventions.Proficient awareness of service user individualised needs and contexts. Proficient knowledge of psychometrics and use of validated assessment tools.Proficient knowledge of statistical procedures, research methods, audit processes, and outcome evaluation.Proficient knowledge of clinical risk assessment, safeguarding and legal/ethical frameworks relevant to clinical practice. Ability to identify and proactively resolve problems within a service. Understanding of clinical governance, policy frameworks and legislation in relation to clinical presentations and particular service user group. Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriate record keeping.Eligible for Chartered Psychologist (CPsychol) status with the BPS. (D)Evidence of postgraduate study in a subject relevant to the study of Psychology. (D) Specialised training or experience in a relevant area of Psychology. (D)Advanced understanding of working with trauma and trauma-informed approaches. (D)Strong understanding of leadership, workforce development, service improvement and organisational change. (D)What You’ll GetAt Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:Annual base salary of 65,000The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goalsAccess to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balanceAccess to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discountsLife Assurance, for added peace of mindStream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can beEnhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special timePension contribution, to help secure your futureFree meals and onsite free parkingAbout us:Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosurePerson Specification
Qualifications
EssentialAn Honours Degree in Psychology, or an equivalent qualification, recognised for graduate membership of the BPS. A Doctoral Degree in a Practitioner Psychology discipline or an equivalent qualification recognised by the HCPC. HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
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Qualifications
EssentialAn Honours Degree in Psychology, or an equivalent qualification, recognised for graduate membership of the BPS. A Doctoral Degree in a Practitioner Psychology discipline or an equivalent qualification recognised by the HCPC. HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.UK Registration
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Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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