Principal Clinical Psychologist
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are hiring for Principal Clinical Psychologists across the UK!!
>Part-Time and Full-Time hours available (15-37.5 hours)
>Multiple Locations across Bristol, Birmingham and the surrounding areas, Kendal, London, Stoke, Bournemouth and Lincoln (Flexible working)
>Paying up to £65,000 (DoE).
Responsibilities
>Work closely with members of the hospital SMT- including the Hospital Director, Director of Clinical Services and Medical Director to implement an innovative and evidence-based psychology pathway across the hospital, and ensure the implementation of a high quality psychology department.
>Carrying a diverse caseload including assessing service users with varied and complex mental health diagnosis, personality disorders, autism and associated challenges.
>Designing and delivering specialist brief psychological treatment, interventions and assessments with patients, which will provide stabalisation and help patients achieve a successful discharge.
>Line manage the assistant psychologists and other junior members of the team including providing supervision.
Qualifications and Requirements
>HCPC Registered Psychologist
>Eligibility to work in the UK
>Experience working with acute mental health needs
>Prior experience working in a person-centered methodology
Benefits
>25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
>Group personal pension plan
>Private medical insurance and life assurance
>Free meals and parking
>Access to peer support, supervision and CPD
>Impressive career progression
>Multiple other benefits including flexible working
***Also roles for Consultant Level and lower level Psychologist positions also- please get in touch to find out more!***
Book a call to discuss further: https://calendly.com/rob-takeaseat/30min
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 15-37.5 per week
Salary: £55,000.00-£65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Relocation assistance
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Licence/Certification:
- HCPC (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bristol, BS8 4DR
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £55,000 - £65,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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