Principal Clinical Psychologist

An exciting leadership opportunity in Clinical Health Psychology

We are seeking an experienced and inspiring Principal Clinical Psychologist to lead our Adult Clinical Health Psychology Service. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of psychological care within physical health services while joining a thriving Clinical Health Psychology Department with a reputation for innovation, collaboration and high-quality patient care. You will combine strategic leadership with highly specialist clinical practice, influencing services across acute and community healthcare settings.

• Provide operational, professional, strategic and clinical leadership for the Adult Clinical Health Psychology Service.
• Lead and manage the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based psychological services for adults living with physical health conditions and complex psychological adjustment difficulties.
• Work collaboratively with the Head and Deputy Head of Clinical Health Psychology to support service development, workforce planning, quality improvement and performance management.
• Provide line management, professional leadership and clinical supervision to psychological professionals within the service.
• Maintain a highly specialist clinical caseload involving complex presentations and consultation to multidisciplinary teams.
• Promote psychologically and trauma-informed approaches across healthcare services and pathways.

Why Work With Us

The Adult Clinical Health Psychology Service is a specialist service within Clinical Health Psychology Department. We are a well-established department providing specialist psychological care across a range of physical healthcare pathways within the acute trust & wider healthcare system.

This Is An Exciting Opportunity To Lead a Respected Service While Contributing To The Ongoing Development Of Psychology Across The Trust. You Will Join a Supportive And Ambitious Department With a Strong Commitment To High-quality Patient Care, Staff Wellbeing & Continuous Improvement. We Offer

• A balance of leadership, service development & highly specialist clinical practice.
• A collaborative & welcoming culture that values kindness, curiosity & shared learning.
• Flexible & agile working arrangements.
• Strong professional support through supervision, peer consultation & reflective practice.
• Excellent opportunities for CPD, teaching, research, quality improvement & leadership development.
• Established links with universities, regional training programmes & Psychology services across South West.

We are looking for an experienced clinical leader who is passionate about psychological care in physical health settings & motivated by the opportunity to shape services, support staff & improve outcomes for patients & families. This role offers a rare opportunity to shape services, develop the workforce & influence the role of psychology within an acute NHS trust.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Doug Crix Job title: Clinical Psychologist Email address: doug.crix@nhs.net Telephone number: 01803 654573