Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your Clinical Psychology career- all whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding environment?
London Children’s Practice is an exciting and creative practice looking for an ambitious Clinical Psychologist who wants to grow their clinical skills in a strong team environment.
We place a high importance on work-life balance, so we offer a Summer Contract that maximises annual leave!
We’re also trialling provision for 10% rest every day!
Job Title:
Clinical Psychologist
Location:
Regional Role, Surrey
Salary:
Up to £60,000 FTE, dependent on experience
Hours:
37.5 Hour Week - Flexible working across 6 days (Monday-Saturday)
Contract:
Permanent
- Summer contract – 50 weeks (5 weeks off in summer break, + 22 days holiday)
About London Children’s Practice
The London Children‘s Practice is a renowned multidisciplinary hub, with a 15-year legacy of delivering exceptional care to children, young people, and families, both in London and internationally. Our success is built on a foundation of growth, collaboration, diversity, and care, which underpins every aspect of our therapeutic and assessment services. We work in close partnership with schools and Local Authorities, developing tailored packages of support that create meaningful, lasting outcomes.
As part of the Outcomes First Group, a recognised leader in exceptional education, The London Children‘s Practice works with the OFG Momenta Connect brand. Our partnership helps young people overcome educational barriers, engage with their learning, and embrace their unique strengths to find their path.
With The London Children‘s Practice entering a significant phase of growth, now is an exciting time for new employees to join and develop professionally.
For more information about the London Children’s Practice, please visit our website:
London‘s Children‘s Practice
About the role
As a Clinical Psychologist at the London Children‘s Practice, you will deliver a specialist, person-centred psychology service across a variety of school environments. Collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams and teaching staff, you will provide targeted interventions and psychological assessments for pupils with complex needs, including those with developmental trauma, neurodivergence, or SEMH needs, while also assessing students for Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). In this pivotal role, you will manage your own caseload with the full support of a designated clinical supervisor and actively contribute to service development through training and upskilling staff to effectively support student goals. Your work will ensure a strong safeguarding culture and promote the wellbeing and best interests the pupils we support, fulfilling our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance their quality of life and outcomes. This position is ideal for a resilient, creative, and enthusiastic individual who puts the needs of pupils at the forefront of everything they do.
Location: Primarily school-based with work within a clinic setting.
Essential Criteria:
Registered with the HCPC
Doctoral level degree in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent if qualified prior to introduction of relevant Doctorate)
Relevant previous experience, working in related settings or with related client group
Experience of effective multi-disciplinary working (working with both clinical and non-clinical, internal and external agencies)
Experience of effectively communicating with/working with families/relatives and carers
Experience of effectively working at different systems within an organisation e.g. service development, group and individual levels
Experience of effectively using consultation as a method of service delivery
Adequate competence in all core areas of psychological practice, meets HCPC practice standards
Knowledge of client group and their needs
Knowledge of trauma informed practice and neuro-diversity
Ability to develop formulations and use these to inform clinical intervention plans and recommendations for others
Ability to develop and deliver training to different cohorts of people
Ability to write coherent and accurate clinical records, including observation records, consultation records, reports and intervention plans
Excellent communication with people on complex matters and ideas and in complex situations
Effective IT skills, or aptitude to learn effective IT skills, to use core computer programmes and platforms
Ability to work effectively with a range of professionals, problem solving with others to achieve excellent service development outcomes
Ongoing evidence of CPD
Ability to use evaluation tools to demonstrate and improve service effectiveness and outcomes
Ability to make independent clinical decisions when necessary
Excellent time management and organisational skills
Ability to prioritise multiple work demands and meet work deadlines
Undertake relevant Group induction training on commencement in post
Commitment to the values of the organisation
Flexible approach to working environments
Ability and willingness to travel on company business
Full driving licence and access to a car
Desirable
Experience of working with specific client group (e.g. neuro-diverse and/or social, emotional and mental health) and setting type (e.g. schools and/or clinics)
Experience of providing supervision to others
Working knowledge of current philosophies and principles underpinning services for those within the specific client group
Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group
Post qualification training in topics related to role, service and/or client group
Training in evidence-based interventions/approaches
London Children’s Practice - Why Choose Us?
At the London Children’s Practice, we provide exceptional care by investing in our team. Here’s what we offer:
Ongoing Professional Development : Access training opportunities that support your career growth and interests.
Comprehensive Wellbeing Support:
Prioritise a healthy work-life balance with our dedicated support services and wellness initiatives.
Expert Supervision and Mentoring:
Work with experienced practitioners who provide guidance for your paediatric occupational therapy journey.
Structured Clinical Growth:
Benefit from regular in-house training, workshops, and supervision to refine your skills.
Paediatric OT Onboarding Program:
Our experienced team offers a dedicated program to help newly qualified or paediatric-new OTs build core skills.
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including:
5 weeks off in the school summer break
22 days of annual leave + years of service allowance
1 CPD day to use towards training
Annual CPD opportunities + Monthly internal CPD provided
Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
100s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
For more information about this role please refer to the Job Description and Job Pack.
At LCP, we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of people. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS.
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