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Principal Clinical/Counselling Psychologist, Clinical Lead

NHS Jobs · United Kingdom · GB

Clinical Practice
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Not yet analysed
Demand60
Career growth50
Healthcare fit15
Remote potential10
5-year outlook
Senior NHS psychologist roles typically follow Agenda for Change pay bands with incremental progression; exact figures depend on band and experience.
Clinical license
Required
Applicant reach
narrow
Seniority
lead
Employment type
–
Date found
2026-09-23

Intelligence details

Why this is worth applying to

For experienced clinical/counselling psychologists seeking a leadership role, this is a strong opportunity, but the description is unclear about the informatics component—clarify before applying.

Who should apply

Experienced clinical or counselling psychologists with leadership experience and an interest in service development or informatics.

CV angle

Highlight clinical expertise, leadership in psychological services, supervision experience, and any involvement in clinical informatics or digital health projects.

Skills to highlight

  • Clinical supervision
  • Leadership
  • Psychological assessment
  • Multidisciplinary teamwork
  • Clinical governance
  • Service development

Role summary

Principal Clinical/Counselling Psychologist acting as Clinical Lead within NHS, overseeing psychological services and potentially integrating clinical informatics.

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