Lead Principal Clinical Psychologist – Spinal Injury Care

Merseywestlancs; Sefton; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare trust is seeking a Principal Clinical Psychologist/Deputy Service Lead to join the newly established team at the North West Regional Spinal Injuries Centre. This role involves providing specialist assessments and treatments for individuals with spinal injuries, leading service development initiatives, and supervising training programs. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in clinical psychology, particularly within trauma settings, and will play a key role in enhancing patient care and multidisciplinary collaboration. Join us in making a positive impact on patient lives.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

27 days annual leave

NHS discounts

Employee recognition programs

Qualifications

• Doctoral level knowledge in lifespan developmental psychology.
• Experience in conducting psychological assessments.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment and treatment to individuals with spinal injuries.
• Supervise the delivery of psychological assessments and treatments.
• Lead training and teaching commitments.

Skills

Advanced communication skills

Clinical assessment expertise

Research methodology knowledge

Team leadership

Experience with spinal injuries

Education

Doctoral level training in clinical psychology

Professional registration with HCPC

Tools

Psychological assessment tools

Job description

A major healthcare trust is seeking a Principal Clinical Psychologist/Deputy Service Lead to join the newly established team at the North West Regional Spinal Injuries Centre. This role involves providing specialist assessments and treatments for individuals with spinal injuries, leading service development initiatives, and supervising training programs. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in clinical psychology, particularly within trauma settings, and will play a key role in enhancing patient care and multidisciplinary collaboration. Join us in making a positive impact on patient lives.