Principal Psychologist
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 06 Chwefror 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | £64,455.00 i £74,896.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £64455.00 - £74896.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 20 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Walsall, WS3 1LZ |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | C9285-26-0079 |
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Qualifications, knowledge and skills Essential criteria Post-graduate doctoral level training in Applied Psychology (or its equivalent as accredited by the BPS including models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology HCPC registration Trained in clinical supervision and the supervision of doctoral trainees Evidence of continuing professional development Working as a qualified applied psychologist within the designated service including a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and a range of clinical severity across the full range of care settings. Liaison and joint working with statutory, voluntary and private sector agencies Research and development experience Experience of training and teaching others Active participation in quality improvement and service governance initiatives Experienced in risk assessment and management Demonstrable evidence of Trust behaviours Demonstrable evidence of good communication skills Willing to work flexibly across all the trust wide in-patient areas Completed service evaluations and audits Experience in working on service development and re-design Experienced in the supervision of Applied Psychologists, Trainee Psychologists and Assistant Psychologists Desirable criteria BPS / ACP membership Project management work Applying and timelinesWe may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications, so please apply soon. We shortlist after the closing date and will contact shortlisted candidates usually within two weeks. If you havent heard by then, you havent been shortlisted. Please check your email for updates and contact Recruitment for feedback. Pay and contracts Most NHS roles are paid under NHS Agenda for Change. With us - your starting point is set against the advertised band and your relevant NHS service, with progression through annual increments. Medical and Very Senior Manager roles follow separate national pay frameworks, not Agenda for Change. Details are provided in each advert and during recruitment. Standards and checks Clinical posts up to and including Band 4 are expected to hold the Care Certificate. If you dont have it yet, well support you to complete it in post. Some roles require a Standard or Enhanced DBS check under part V of the Police Act 1997. Having a criminal record wont automatically prevent employment. We consider the role and individual circumstances. We are an equal opportunities employer, offer flexible working, and are a smoke free Trust. Inclusion, equality and adjustments We are an equal opportunities employer and offer flexible working. We are an anti-racist, disability-inclusive and LGBTQ+-inclusive Trust. We welcome applications from under-represented groups and people with lived experience relevant to our services, including Black and Asian colleagues, Disabled people (including non-visible disabilities such as neurodiversity and mental health) and LGBTQ+ people. Disabled applicants can request consideration under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme where essential criteria are met. You can ask for reasonable adjustments at every stage of the process. Our culture and valuesBest for the Black Country is our improvement journey. We share a clear vision and values, lead with compassion and visibility, listen to every voice, keep improving what we do and take ownership for delivery. Youll feel it in how teams support each other and in the impact your work has on local people. If you want to contribute, learn and progress, this is a great time to join us.