Lead the Change: Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist – Trailblazer Programme (Band 8a)
Are you a visionary Psychologist ready to redefine the intersection of Mental Health and Economic Wellbeing? We are seeking a Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist to provide expert leadership for our ground-breaking Trailblazer ‘Life Re-worked’ Programme. This is a brand-new, high-profile role designed to support economically inactive adults with mental health issues, helping them navigate the journey back to sustainable employment and health. As a senior lead in this innovative service, you will move beyond standard clinical delivery into a space of strategic influence, consultation, and complex service architecture.
Why This Leadership Role Is a Career-defining Opportunity
- Clinical Autonomy & Expertise: You’ll provide specialist psychological assessments & therapies for clients with highly complex needs.
- Consultant Resource: You will act as a specialist “go-to” for non-psychologist colleagues, offering expert advice & consultation to Primary Care & Employment teams.
- Shape the Service: This is a Trailblazer initiative, meaning you will utilise your research skills for audits, policy development & service-wide projects. You will have a direct hand in the policy changes that support our economically inactive population.
- Supervisory Leadership: You will play a vital role in establishing the service & providing mentorship to junior staff (including our Trailblazer Assistant Psychologists) & overseeing doctoral-level research.
We Are Looking For a Psychologist Who Is
- A Specialist Practitioner: You hold a Doctoral level qualification in Clinical Psychology and have significant experience managing complex multi-pathologies and “difficult to treat” groups.
- A Strategic Thinker: You are comfortable using complex multivariate data analysis and research to drive service delivery and demonstrate impact.
- A Collaborative Leader: You thrive in a multicultural framework and can build effective relationships across the NHS, DWP, and local community stakeholders.
Benefits
We offer a competitive employment package, as the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.
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