We are seeking an experienced Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to provide hands-on leadership and strategic direction to a Clinical Psychology Department supporting children and young people with complex needs.
The postholder will be responsible for ensuring high-quality, evidence-based psychological outcomes, developing a robust clinical service, and leading a multidisciplinary team to exceed best-practice standards. This role includes responsibility for clinical governance, staff development, service quality, and resource management.
Key responsibilities of a Clinical Psychologist:
Provide strategic and operational leadership to the Clinical Psychology team, setting high standards of practice and professional ambition.
Develop, embed, and continually improve a holistic, trauma-informed therapeutic ethos.
Ensure the delivery of high-quality psychological assessments, formulations, interventions, and reports
Oversee clinical plans for all new admissions and ensure effective ongoing review.
Lead supervision, appraisal, performance management, and professional development of clinical staff.
Maintain clinical governance, quality assurance, and compliance with relevant professional, safeguarding, and statutory guidance.
Oversee safeguarding practice, including review and sign-off of incidents, concerns, and learning outcomes.
Manage departmental resources, staffing, and budgets effectively.
Implement and oversee therapeutic models, including specialised self-harm and risk intervention pathways.
Undertake clinical work where appropriate, including one-to-one interventions and court-directed reporting.
Monitor, analyse, and report on outcomes and progress for individual young people.
Advise on risk assessments and behaviour support strategies, promoting a restorative and therapeutic approach.
Work collaboratively with education, care, health, and social care professionals, including CAMHS and external agencies.
Contribute to admissions, placement planning, transitions, and multi-agency meetings.
Ensure safe, effective use of IT systems and maintain appropriate clinical environments.
Maintain own continuing professional development and professional registration.Essential criteria of a Clinical Psychologist:
Qualified Clinical or Counselling Psychologist
HCPC Registered
Significant experience working with children and young people with complex needs
Proven leadership and service development experience
Strong knowledge of safeguarding, clinical governance, and evidence-based practice
Excellent communication and multi-agency working skillsBenefits:
Additional training for staff to support their professional practice. This includes training in health & safety, medication, autism awareness, reflective practice and identity & self-esteem, among others
Actively promote equality, diversity and inclusion for staff, with initiatives such as LGBTQ+ awareness and inclusive practices embedded in policies
Referral Programme
Clinical Governance & Supervision
Flexible Rotas
Onsite ParkingIf you are interested in the above position please apply, or for more information contact Cameron at Domus Recruitment
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