Principal Psychologist, Psychotherapist & Psychological Therapist


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£75,328 to £86,114 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, SE5 8AZ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	10 Nov 2026
Closing date:	23 Nov 2026

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Summary

Detailed JD can be found under Documents. To develop, co-ordinate and ensure the systematic provision of apsychological therapyserviceand personally provide highly specialist clinical input. To contribute to enabling other staff, service users and carers from diverse backgrounds to flourish by working to create a psychologically safe environment. To provide clinical supervision and consultation as appropriate, functioning as a lead specialist To ensure that systems are in place and working effectively for the clinical and professional supervision andsupport of otherpsychological professionalsin the service. Topromoteservice evaluation, audit, research and policy development. To work as an autonomous professional withinregistration bodyguidelines and codes of conduct, guided by principles and policies or procedures of the service, taking responsibility for interpreting policies within defined parameters. To agree outcomes/results with clinical/professional lead and to decide how they are best achieved. To support the coordination of staff support within their area, working closely with Corporate Psychology and Psychotherapy to support colleagues and ensure all staffinSLaMhave access toevidence basedsupport. To participate, as a recipient, in staff support work when appropriate.

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