8b principal clinical/counselling psychologist -part time

8B Principal Clinical/Counselling Psychologist – Part time

Closing date: 30 June 2026.

Principal Psychologist will provide clinical leadership and expertise to our Family Safeguarding Team, working with clients and their families/carers to deliver high quality specialist applied psychology services.

The post will be based within the Family Safeguarding Service of Surrey County Council, permanently seconded from SABP.

Our family safeguarding model brings together all the professionals we need, under one roof, to provide intensive support to parents who are at high risk due to severe parenting problems, including maltreatment and neglect. It focuses on training team members in motivational interviewing, engaging parents in self‑assessment of risk and change, and integrating group interventions and relationship strengthening as part of everyday work. The team operates in a trauma‑informed way, offering trauma‑focused interventions to parents.

Proposed interview date: Wednesday 15 July 2026 at Dakota Building, Weybridge KT13 0YP.

Main duties of the job

• Plan and deliver a highly specialist psychology service within the family safeguarding service and oversee its clinical governance.
• Provide professional leadership and continued development of a team and/or service area.
• Lead supervision and contribute to individual performance reviews/appraisals of psychology staff as required.
• Ensure the healthcare needs of service users are communicated to and work in partnership with service commissioners and other healthcare providers for optimal outcomes.
• Advocate for and represent the service.
• Develop and implement appropriate policies, protocols, and care pathways.
• Contribute to staff recruitment and participate in wider strategic planning for psychology recruitment.
• Demonstrate specialist expertise in psychological assessments, formulation, therapeutic interventions, and consultation for individuals with complex needs.
• Supervise, teach, facilitate, and support pre‑registration students and junior personnel; participate in the audit of educational placements.
• Influence and cultivate team cultures that support innovation, creativity, partnership working, and curiosity.

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about delivering high‑quality care close to home to help people recover and stay well.

South Western London, North West Surrey and North east Hampshire are served by the Trust, supported by a diverse workforce. The Trust offers flexible working, free parking, strong health and wellbeing support, and many opportunities for staff development and progression.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Disclosure and Barring Service checks will be required as part of the hiring process.

£68,852 to £79,638 a year (incl. 5% Fringe HCAS, pro rata).