Band 8c Consultant Practitioner Psychologist | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	26 January 2026
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£85,431 - £97,148 per annum inclusive of HCAS (pro rata)
Hours:	Part time
Closing date:	25 February 2026
Location:	London, NW3 2QG
Company:	Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	7678043/391-RFL-7678043

Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced applied consultant psychologist to lead the ICU psychology services at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

The ICU psychology provision started in 2021, following the well-received input during the COVID pandemic. Its provision is focused on support for inpatients and valued others, as well as staff. The current post will manage the ICU psychologists (1WTE 8B at Royal Free Hospital and 0.7WTE 8B at Barnet Hospital) and work clinically in the Royal Free Hospital ICU. This unit has 46 beds and includes enhanced post-operative beds to support the complex surgeries undertaken.

This post would suit an applied psychologist (clinical/counselling/health) with clinical and managerial experience in a senior role, ideally in a physical health setting where the issues are similar to those of patients being treated within critical care and their valued others. Experience should include service-related research, clinical audit, teaching and training, as well as working at an organisational or service level. Additionally, we would welcome applicants with in-depth knowledge, skills and experience in a specific psychological therapy. Research activity is positively encouraged and supported with opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues on a national and international scale. There is also access to regular supervision from within the hospital and externally with discussion.

The post holder will lead and manage the ICU psychology services at both Barnet and Royal Free Hospitals. They will also provide direct clinical input into well-developed multi-professional teams of medical staff, therapies (physiotherapy, OT, Dietetics, Speech and Language Therapy) and nursing colleagues, and contribute to the comprehensive care of these patient groups in both inpatient and outpatient settings within the Royal Free Hospital ICU. There are interdependencies with other clinical teams in the hospital, such as Liaison Psychiatry and the Palliative Care Team. The post holder would also be expected to work at a divisional and directorate level within ICU, Anaesthetics and Theatres and support the psychological professions across the Trust.

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across four main hospitals, our dedicated team of staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

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https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

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This advert closes on Sunday 8 Feb 2026