Principal Psychologist


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	Negotiable
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, SE28 0FJ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	23 Jul 2026
Closing date:	12 Aug 2026

Apply for this job

Summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Psychologist to join our integrated Mental Health team at HMP Thameside. HMP Thameside is a category B remand prison located in South East London. The prison houses around 1,232 patients with a variety of needs include complex and acute mental health needs. We are seeking a strong clinical, forensic or counselling psychologist, who has previously worked within a fully integrated mental health service, and understands the needs of the Psychological services required and delivered within a prison healthcare setting. As part of this role you will be managing a Preceptorship Psychologist and Clinical Associate Psychologist as well as developing the psychological services at a busy remand site, where many patients only stay short term. Hours Mon to Fri: 9:00-17:00 or 08:00-16:00 4 days per week or 30 hours per week. Salary Youll receive an annual salary of up to £82,000 FTE - depending on experience. How will we support you? Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course Competency framework Regional and national career development opportunities Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Apply for this job