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Lead Psychologist

Job reference

AA/12158/1

Company Name

Sterling Cross Ltd

Salary

£60,000 FTE

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