Lead Psychologist

Ready to lead, influence, and shape psychologically informed care?

A highly respected, values-driven health and social care provider is seeking an experienced Lead Psychologist to join its senior clinical team.

This organisation is recognised for delivering specialist, trauma-informed services to individuals with complex needs, using evidence-based models that prioritise recovery, dignity, and long-term outcomes.

You’ll work within a psychologically led service where clinical insight genuinely shapes care pathways, risk management, and organisational culture. The service places strong emphasis on reflective practice, multidisciplinary collaboration, and giving clinicians a real voice in service design and improvement.

Investment in staff wellbeing, supervision, and leadership development is a core part of how the service operates — not an afterthought.

This is a full-time permanent Lead Psychologist role, offering the opportunity to combine clinical leadership with meaningful, purpose-driven work in a setting that values autonomy and professional judgement.

Flexible working hours are available to support a healthy work–life balance.

Person Specification

Relevant professional qualification and HCPC registrationStrong experience working with complex needs or forensic populationsConfident clinical leader with the ability to influence practice and cultureCommitment to trauma-informed, person-centred careReflective, resilient, and values-driven approach

Benefits

Generous annual leave, increasing with length of serviceEmployer pension contributionEmployee Assistance Programme, including counselling supportRegular reflective practice and clinical supervisionAccess to retail and lifestyle discountsLife assurance and optional health-related benefitsClear leadership development and progression pathways