Principal Practitioner Psychologist
| Posting date: | 04 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £72,921.00 to £83,362.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £72921.00 - £83362.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 March 2026 |
| Location: | Denmark Hill, SE5 8AZ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9334-26-0191 |
Summary
Job Purpose: Todevelop, co-ordinate andwork closely with the team leader toensure the systematic provision ofthe Community Autism Serviceand personallyprovide highlyspecialist clinical input. To contribute to enabling other staff, serviceusersand carers from diverse backgrounds to flourish by working to create a psychologically safe environment. To provide clinical supervision and consultation asappropriate, functioning as a lead specialistworking with autistic adults. To ensure that systems are in place and working effectively for the clinical and professional supervision andsupport of otherpsychological practitionerswithin the Community Autism Service. Topromoteservice evaluation, audit,researchand policy development. To work as an autonomous professional withinregistration bodyguidelines and codes ofconduct, andguided by principles and policies or procedures of the service, taking responsibility for interpreting policies within defined parameters. To agree outcomes/results with clinical/professional lead and to decide how they are best achieved. To support the coordination ofstaffsupport within their area, working closely with Corporate Psychology and Psychotherapy to support colleagues and ensure all staffin SLaM have access toevidence basedsupport. Toparticipate, as a recipient, in staff support work whenappropriate.