Lead Psychologist
| Posting date: | 23 January 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 February 2026 |
| Location: | SE1 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Sterling Cross Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | AA/12158/1-9137 |
Summary
Ready to lead, influence, and shape psychologically informed care?
A highly respected, values-driven health and social care provider is seeking an experienced Lead Psychologist to join its senior clinical team.
This organisation is recognised for delivering specialist, trauma-informed services to individuals with complex needs, using evidence-based models that prioritise recovery, dignity, and long-term outcomes.
You’ll work within a psychologically led service where clinical insight genuinely shapes care pathways, risk management, and organisational culture. The service places strong emphasis on reflective practice, multidisciplinary collaboration, and giving clinicians a real voice in service design and improvement.
Investment in staff wellbeing, supervision, and leadership development is a core part of how the service operates — not an afterthought.
This is a full-time permanent Lead Psychologist role, offering the opportunity to combine clinical leadership with meaningful, purpose-driven work in a setting that values autonomy and professional judgement.
Flexible working hours are available to support a healthy work–life balance.
Person Specification
• Relevant professional qualification and HCPC registration
• Strong experience working with complex needs or forensic populations
• Confident clinical leader with the ability to influence practice and culture
• Commitment to trauma-informed, person-centred care
• Reflective, resilient, and values-driven approach
Benefits
• Generous annual leave, increasing with length of service
• Employer pension contribution
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling support
• Regular reflective practice and clinical supervision
• Access to retail and lifestyle discounts
• Life assurance and optional health-related benefits
• Clear leadership development and progression pathways