Location
London, Greater London, England
Industry sector
Health, Nursing
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
23/01/2026
Closing date
20/02/2026
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