b Overview /b p In this role you lead and shape high-quality psychological services within a specialist multidisciplinary setting, delivering expert assessment and evidence-based interventions for complex mental health needs. You will provide clinical leadership, supervise colleagues, and drive service development and continuous improvement. Your work supports recovery and person-centered care while embedding psychologically informed approaches across the team. This is a senior clinical leadership role with a strong impact on treatment planning and service quality. /p b Pay / Benefits /b ul li annual base salary of 65,000 /li li 33 days annual leave (incl. bank holidays) plus birthday off /li li career development and training /li li wellbeing support and activities /li li Blue Light Card discounts /li li pension contribution /li /ul b Responsibilities /b ul li provide clinical leadership and supervision to psychology colleagues and other staff /li li conduct comprehensive psychological assessments and develop formulations /li li deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions tailored to individuals /li li contribute to treatment planning and complex clinical decision-making /li li develop and coordinate psychology services to maintain high professional standards /li li offer consultation across the service to embed psychologically informed approaches /li li lead supervision, training, and professional development /li li contribute to risk assessment, governance, audits, research, and service evaluation /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist /li li Doctoral Degree in Practitioner Psychology or equivalent /li li Honours Degree in Psychology (with BPS membership) /li li proficient knowledge of diverse clinical presentations and psychological theories/models /li li proficient knowledge of psychometrics, assessment tools, and outcome evaluation /li li strong understanding of clinical governance, safeguarding, and ethical/legal frameworks /li li experience in leadership, workforce development, and organisational change /li li ability to identify and resolve service-level problems /li /ul ul li leadership /li li communication /li li collaboration /li li psychological assessment /li li formulation development /li li evidence-based interventions /li /ul
Principal Psychologist in Surrey employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
