Consultant Clinical Psychologist - children's services
The closing date is 29 April 2026
Service developments mean that we have an opportunity for an experienced Clinical Psychologist to join our Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) Service across Coventry and Warwickshire. This newly configured post will offer professional and clinical oversight of our NHS psychological services provided into schools and colleges. The role will also support the transformation agenda for prevention and early intervention services for children and young people (CYP) in liaison with NHSE, ICB and VCSE services.
We are looking for someone who is knowledgeable and experienced in evidence-based psychological approaches for CYP mental health including holding a strength in CBT. The post is advertised as full‑time (37.5 hours), but we can consider requests for part‑time (minimum 30 hours). Flexible working, compressed hours, and the possibility of a development role (8b‑8c) are also available.
MHST work into schools from several NHS bases across Coventry and Warwickshire. Some remote working will be possible, but regular on‑site presence at our MHST bases is expected. Travel between sites during the working day is also required.
Main duties of the job
Demonstrate strong professional leadership for Psychological Services, practice and Professions within our Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) in schools and colleges across Coventry and Warwickshire.
Provide highly specialist psychological advice within MHST, demonstrating expertise in evidence‑based therapies and interventions, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
Support, guide and represent the views of psychological services staff within MHST, ensuring visibility to achieve these goals.
Collaborate with the Head of Service, MHST Service Manager and other leads to interpret and deliver national clinical guidance and key targets for the performance of MHST in schools and colleges.
Invite psychological services staff to contribute to business planning, service developments and programme changes within MHST.
Monitor and improve the quality of psychological services and practice offered within MHST, using routine paired outcome measures and service‑user feedback.
Oversee research, audit, service evaluation and quality improvement activities within MHST.
About us
At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical health, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry and Warwickshire.
We put people at our heart; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.
These include:
* Generous NHS annual leave entitlements
* Flexible working opportunities
* Excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more
* Salary sacrifice schemes for leased cars/vehicles, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more
* Discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes
* Wellbeing support, including an in‑house counselling service, external helpline and more
* Staff networks and support groups
We’re always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.
Job responsibilities
We employ a range of psychological professionals across mental health, neurodevelopmental and learning disability services. This diversity of expertise supports a clear structure with leadership and oversight from a C&YP Services Directorate Professional Lead. You will be joining a supportive peer group of six Consultant Psychological Practitioners within our CYP services.
Person Specification
Education & Experience
* Post‑graduate doctoral level training in Clinical Psychology (or another relevant Doctoral‑level Practitioner Psychologist training pathway) accredited by the BPS.
* Post‑doctoral training and ongoing CPD in one or more specialised areas of psychological practice relevant to the post.
* Formal training and experience in supervision of Psychological Practitioners.
* Leadership training and experience relevant to the delivery of NHS psychological services.
Registration
* HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a disclosure submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous convictions.
Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust
£66,582 to £91,609 a year per annum pro rata
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