Lead Practitioner Psychologist (equivalent NHS AFC band 8b)
Job Reference: Job 0377. Location: Hybrid with travel to Kingston. Salary: £53,311 to £64,669 per annum including London weighting, pro rata to 30 hours per week. Vacancy type: Permanent/Part Time. Working hours: 30 hours per week. Application deadline: Monday, June 1, 2026.
Who we are
At Via, our mission is to provide the best health and wellbeing support to as many people as possible, helping them to change their lives for the better. Last year, we supported over 11,000 people across the UK affected by alcohol and drug use.
Values
- Care – Care for people is at the heart of everything we do.
- Be human – We are accessible, genuine and humble. Always learning.
- Do the right thing – We’re open, honest and inclusive. We get things done.
What we’re looking for
This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast‑paced and growing organisation. We’re looking for a Lead Practitioner Psychologist (equivalent NHS AFC band 8b) to provide clinical supervision to a range of our drug and alcohol services. The post will also include focused psychological input to our Kingston service, providing consultancy, supervision, training and support for our group programme. The post-holder will be part of a thriving psychology team that meets regularly to provide support, CPD opportunities, share learning and collaborate to implement the shared vision for psychologically informed practice across the organisation.
Key responsibilities
- Provide clinical supervision to our services, including young people services (supervision can be online where geographically challenging).
- Dedicate up to three days a week to providing supervision to these services.
- Embed one day a week in the Kingston service, playing a key role in shaping culture and processes.
- Support clinical case management, consultancy, reflective practice, training, and the group programme within a multidisciplinary team.
- Help ensure that psychological thinking is embedded throughout our work and support development through consultancy, reflective practice, supervision, training and group programme support.
Person profile
Individuals with compassion, good communication skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure are highly desirable. The role suits those seeking to step into a leadership position while continuing to develop clinically focused skills that contribute to trauma‑informed work.
Benefits
We provide community and residential services for substance use, nurture new ideas, put co‑production at the heart of what we do, and offer clinicians support to explore and grow.
How to apply
Deadline: 1st June 2026 at midnight. Contact our Head of Psychology, Dr Ai Yun Taha, at aiyun.taha@viaorg.uk for more information.
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