Clinical Psychologist at Chris James Clinical Psychology Practice
Job Description and Person Specification – Clinical Psychologist (part – time)
Post title: Clinical Psychologist
Starting salary: £Negotiable - dependent on hours agreed and level of experience
Hours: 22.5 hrs per week (3+ days). Flexible days/hours to suit.
Department: Clinical Psychology Practice & Sleep Athletic
Responsible to: Dr. Chris James, Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Clinical Supervisor: Dr. Chris James, Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Location: Fully Remote (working from home)
Client age group: Adults; specialism in working with children/adolescents also welcomed
* Competitive annual leave package
* Positive and supportive culture
* Protected time for CPD
About you
* You’re a qualified Clinical/Counselling Psychologist with experience working with both adults and adolescents, and a strong interest in neurodiversity – particularly autism and ADHD.
* You’re confident in delivering evidence‑based assessments and interventions, and you bring a compassionate, client‑centred approach to your work.
* An interest in sleep and its impact on mental health would be a bonus.
* You’re flexible, collaborative, and keen to contribute to a growing, supportive team that values high quality care.
* Doctoral level training in Clinical or Counselling Psychology on a BPS‑approved training course.
* Current HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
* A current full enhanced DBS certificate.
* Ability to work remotely (access to a laptop/computer is essential, with good internet connection).
* Eligible to work in the UK.
* Eligible to register with (or already registered with) private healthcare providers.
Must haves
* Extensive experience delivering CBT and other psychological therapies, supporting individuals with a wide range of mental health difficulties.
* Skilled in specialist assessment and evidence‑based interventions, tailored flexibly to individual needs and using an integrative, goal‑focused approach.
* Knowledge of NICE guidelines and effective use of outcome measures to inform and evaluate therapeutic work.
* Confident in assessing and managing risk within clinical practice.
* Clear and professional communicator, with experience writing concise reports and collaborating effectively with clients, colleagues, and health professionals.
* Experienced in training, supervision, and consultation, including delivering workshops and supporting staff teams.
* Technically proficient, with strong IT skills, experience using clinical systems, and delivering therapy and assessments remotely.
* Organised and reliable caseload manager, maintaining high‑quality care across multiple clients.
* Registered or eligible to register with private healthcare providers, including BUPA (essential), AXA, WPA, and Aviva.
Nice to haves
* Post‑qualification experience of providing psychological support to children and adolescents.
* Formal training or qualifications in providing clinical supervision.
* Experience of delivering CBT‑I.
* An interest in sleep medicine, sleep science and sleep disorders.
* Additional training in neurodiversity e.g. ASD/ADHD diagnostic assessments.
* Knowledge and interest in performance/sports psychology.
* An interest in business development.
About the role
We’re a forward‑thinking, growing practice with a strong reputation for high‑quality psychological services. Due to high demand, we’re looking for Clinical/Counselling Psychologists who are passionate about delivering effective, evidence‑based support and are keen to be part of our development.
* Providing tailored psychological assessments, interventions, and consultations for a broad range of clients—many of whom are high‑functioning individuals seeking support for mild, emerging, or non‑clinical issues, including personal development and performance.
* Contributing to service development, projects, training, supervision, and external consultation work.
* Managing a caseload of clients.
* Providing one‑off support sessions and brief interventions.
* Providing clinical supervision to other members of the team.
* Providing specialist consultation to individuals and organisations.
* Creating and delivering training sessions to individuals and organisations, and seeking out opportunities to do so.
* Accurately recording therapy notes and outcome data.
* Liaising with relevant colleagues and other employees of Dr. Chris James Clinical Psychology Practice.
* Assisting with business development initiatives, marketing, social media, and other company projects.
* Leading on specific projects and developments.
* Attending supervision on a monthly basis – remotely.
* Attending in‑person company meetings (biannual).
* Maintaining CPD requirements and accreditations, including BPS, HCPC & BABCP.
* Actively working towards developing clinical specialisms and accreditations.
* Other relevant administrative and support tasks.
About us
Our clinical director, Dr. Chris James, set up Dr. Chris James | Clinical Psychology Practice in 2015 and we’ve since grown into a successful, busy private practice that provides evidence‑based therapeutic interventions, specialist assessments, clinical supervision, training, consultation, and medicolegal work to individuals and organisations from all over the UK and internationally.
The company has three main brands: the Clinical Psychology Practice, which provides mental health and wellbeing support; Sleep Athletic, which helps professional athletes sleep and perform better; and the ADHD Clinic, where we assess and diagnose ADHD in adults. We also provide sleep interventions to non‑athletes (primarily sleep assessments and CBT‑I treatment for insomnia).
Our Ethos and Values
We very much support flexible working arrangements and encourage personal autonomy, whilst recognising that members of our team need to be adequately supported and helped to develop their skills, knowledge and experience. We also recognise the importance of still feeling like a team when working remotely. As a psychologist within our company, you will have regular meetings with Dr. Chris James and the team.
Our core values are empowerment, containment & compassion, humility, and curiosity. We believe that ‘less is more’, and quality is more important than quantity.
Ready to apply?
Please send a copy of your CV and a covering letter/email to us at info@drchrisjames.com, letting us know what attracts you to the role and what makes you the ideal candidate.
If you haven’t ticked every box, that’s ok; just let us know which criteria you don’t quite meet.
Please include your availability for interview in the coming weeks.
Closing date for receipt of applications: TBC
Interviews will take place via video call (date TBC)
To learn more about Dr. Chris James | Clinical Psychology Practice, please visit www.drchrisjames.com and www.sleepathletic.com
* For informal enquiries about this role, please email Dr. Chris James – chris@drchrisjames.com
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