Expert Psychologist for Crisis Mental Health Care

3 weeks ago


Shrewsbury, Shropshire, United Kingdom Service Care Solutions - Healthcare Full time

Service Care Solutions is supporting the NHS in recruiting a Principal Psychologist (Band 8a) for the Crisis & Home Treatment Service. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a highly specialised team, leading crucial mental health services on a locum basis.

As a Principal Psychologist, you will deliver high-quality psychological services, including complex assessments, formulating treatment plans, and providing leadership across the team. Your role will significantly impact service delivery and patient outcomes.

Key Details

  • Role: Principal Psychologist (Band 8a)
  • Location: Shrewsbury
  • Pay: £35.00 p/h LTD + (£250 sign up bonus)
  • Contract: 12-week locum contract (37.5 hours)
  • Hours: 09:00 - 17:00, Monday to Friday

Key Responsibilities

  1. Provide expert psychological services, including complex assessments and psychological formulations for adults in crisis.
  2. Lead the psychological care pathway, coordinating the work of other professionals within the team.
  3. Offer clinical leadership within the Crisis & Home Treatment Service across two localities.
  4. Contribute to the development of specific psychological therapies within the Trust.
  5. Provide professional advice on psychological practices and patient care across the locality.
  6. Supervise and support other psychologists and clinical staff in their therapeutic work.
  7. Participate in service development, policy changes, and governance initiatives.
  8. Deliver training and supervision to junior psychologists and trainees.
  9. Conduct risk assessments and provide psychological consultation on risk management.
  10. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure high-quality service delivery.

Essential Criteria

  1. Doctoral-level qualification in clinical/counselling psychology with BPS accreditation.
  2. HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
  3. Substantial experience working as a qualified clinical psychologist, particularly in crisis services.


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