Clinical Psychologist
CONTRACT: Permanent
SALARY: NJC Scale 43 – 50 (Salary based on 35 hours per week, 39 week term-time and 3 weeks holiday cover (105 hours) Actual - £47,453.49 - £54,542.57) [Total: 48 weeks per year] FTE £54,495.00 - £62,636.00
CONTRACT TYPE: Full or Part time
HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday, 30-35 hours per week (negotiable)
CLOSING DATE: Sunday 11th January 2026 at 11.59pm
INTERVIEW DATE: Wednesday 21st January 2026
START DATE: ASAP
The William Henry Smith Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The foundation has effective child and adult protection policies which provide clear direction to staff and others about expected codes of behaviour in dealing with safeguarding issues. Our recruitment process aims to create and maintain a safe workforce and contains robust vetting procedures. The successful applicant will be appointed subject to references and enhanced DBS check (this is a position working in regulated activity). The successful candidate will be subject to a rigorous safer recruitment process and must adhere to a strict code of conduct regarding behaviour at all times. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches in accordance with KCSIE 2025. The Foundation is also committed to promoting the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of both students and staff and reflects life in Modern Britain.
About the Role:
This role combines direct therapeutic work, strategic service development, and professional supervision and training. You will work closely with the Head of Therapeutic Practice and Health to lead psychologically informed care across the Foundation and to develop a high-quality, evidence-based therapeutic service.
You will provide assessment, formulation and intervention for complex presentations, while supporting and developing a multidisciplinary workforce through supervision, reflective practice and training.
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Practice
* Deliver high-quality psychological assessments and therapeutic interventions (1:1 and group).
* Provide specialist consultation, formulation and advice for complex multi-disciplinary cases.
* Offer psychological support to children, young adults, families and staff systems onsite, offsite and via remote platforms.
* Integrate therapeutic goals within IEPs, EHCPs and wider educational planning.
* Promote trauma-informed, PBS and psychologically informed approaches across the Foundation.
Leadership & Service Development
* Provide clinical leadership, supervision and training to the Health, Therapies and Families Team.
* Supervise assistant psychologists, trainees, psychology students and other MDT colleagues.
* Lead and contribute to service development, policy implementation and quality improvement.
* Support recruitment, shortlisting and interviewing across the service.
* Lead on audits, service evaluation and research projects, sharing outcomes internally and externally.
* Champion psychologically and trauma-informed care across the organisation.
Collaboration & Advocacy
* Work collaboratively with families, education staff, health and social care professionals.
* Liaise with external agencies to advocate for students and families.
* Support crisis responses in line with safeguarding procedures.
* Promote equality, inclusion and culturally responsive practice.
Professional Practice
* Maintain HCPC registration and adhere to BPS, HCPC and other relevant professional codes.
* Engage in regular clinical and line management supervision.
* Maintain a strong CPD profile and contribute to research, audit and evidence-based practice.
* Stay up to date with legislation, NICE guidance and national directives
About You:
* Doctoral level qualification in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent).
* HCPC registration.
* Significant experience working with children, young people and families.
* Experience of complex assessment, formulation and intervention.
* Proven leadership and supervision experience within multidisciplinary teams.
* Strong knowledge of trauma-informed care, PBS and psychologically informed practice.
* Excellent communication, report writing and relationship-building skills.
* Personally aligned with our values and committed to our mission.
Why Join Us?
At William Henry Smith Foundation, we are committed to delivering exceptional education and care in safe, nurturing, and inclusive environments. You will join a team of dedicated professionals who share a common purpose: helping every young person reach their full potential.
We offer:
A competitive salary and benefits package include: -
* A friendly and inclusive working environment
* Opportunities to truly enrich the lives of our children and young people and make a positive difference.
* Quality of Life and Well-being programme of activity, experiences and gifts
* A competitive defined pension scheme
* An employee assistance healthcare cashback plan
* Life Assurance Scheme (4x annual salary)
* A full induction programme, including an outstanding network of support
* A learning and development programme and CPD
* Assistance with childcare savings and cycle to work scheme
* Subscription to Head Space, Perks at Work and Discount for Teachers online apps which offer hundreds of discounts and benefits
* 50% towards the cost of branded work wear
* Personal health and fitness training, and a financial advisory service
* Free staff lunches and on-site parking
* Staff Savings Scheme
* One life day and one additional life day if 100% attendance is achieved*
* Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning
APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Section G – Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
All posts involving direct contact with vulnerable people are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service website.
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed
Visits to the William Henry Smith Foundation are highly recommended.
For further information on this post please contact the HR department on email address: HR@WHSFOUNDATION.ORG.UK
Please complete the application form in full.