Senior Clinical Psychologist and Lead Therapist

2 days ago


Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job Overview

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly experienced Senior Clinical Psychologist to fill the role of Clinical Lead for the Health and Wellbeing Team at Swanwick Lodge, a secure children's home. This position involves providing clinical leadership, specialist psychological assessments, and evidence-based interventions to support the well-being of young people in care.

About the Role

This fixed-term appointment offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-quality, trauma-informed care within a multidisciplinary team. As a senior clinician, you will work closely with colleagues from various backgrounds to develop and implement strategies that promote positive outcomes for residents.

Responsibilities

  • Provide clinical leadership and coordination of psychological care services for the home/unit.
  • Ensure the systematic provision of high-quality specialist psychological services, focusing on co-production and addressing complex psychological problems.
  • Develop and implement psychological interventions, including specialist neuropsychological assessment, consultancy, and expert advice to multidisciplinary teams.
  • Lead the creation, development, and maintenance of a multi-professional therapeutic environment, informed by the SECURE STAIRS framework and the Trauma Recovery Model.
  • Contribute to staff recruitment, professional appraisal, and identification of continuing professional development needs.
  • Exercise autonomous professional responsibility for specialist assessments and treatment plans.

Person Specification

We are looking for a qualified Clinical Psychologist with substantial experience in working with diverse patient groups across the full range of clinical severity. The ideal candidate should possess:

  • Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology (or equivalent).
  • Formal training in supervision or equivalent experience.
  • Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Practitioner Psychologist.
  • Substantial experience in delivering group programs, working with ambivalent clients, and liaison with other health professionals.

Benefits

The successful applicant can expect a competitive salary of £65,000 - £85,000 per annum, depending on experience, along with opportunities for professional development and career advancement within the trust. We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment, flexible working arrangements, and access to a wide range of employee benefits.



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