Average Clinical Psychologist salary in the UK

Introduction Are you passionate about making a difference in mental health care? Join Badby Park Neurological Centre in Daventry, Northamptonshire as a Clinical Psychologist and play a vital role in delivering evidence-based interventions that transform lives. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will ensure service users are fully engaged in their care pathway and receive high-quality, person-centred treatment. This is an opportunity to contribute to innovative therapeutic approaches and service development while supporting people on their journey to recovery. In this role, you will provide psychological assessments using a range of tools and techniques, integrating complex data to formulate tailored treatment plans. You will implement individual and group interventions, adjusting and refining formulations to meet patient needs. Alongside direct clinical work, you will contribute to service improvement initiatives, research and audits, ensuring our practices remain aligned with best practice and clinical governance standards. You will also support staff development through training programmes and provide supervision to Assistant Psychologists, helping to build a strong and skilled team. As the Clinical Psychologist, you will: Support the provision of psychology services in a specified area, in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and under the direction and supervison.Participate fully with the multidisciplinary team and ensure that the patient is fully engaged in their care pathway.Support clinical team working, including both direct interventions and the delivery of staff training programmes.Support the clinical team and area of service in developing new initiatives and ways of working.Work with internal and external agencies to enhance treatment pathways for patients. To be successful in this role, you will have: Successful completion of a Doctorate level qualification in applied psychology either through the British Psychological Society or a recognised training body, enabling registration with the HCPC as as Practitioner Psychologist.Registration with the HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist and Charterable status with the British Psychological Society.Experience (either pre-training, on training, or subsequently) of working with clients with complex needs that are relevant to the population in the service area.Competency in psychological assessment and formulation skills and an aptitude for learning new assessment methods.Competency with risk assessment, management, and evaluation tools.Clinical therapy skills - Experience using different therapeutic approaches to address a range of clinical issues. An awareness of other modalities and how they may be applied to the current service user population. Where you will be working Location: Badby Road West, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 4NH You will be working at Badby Park, a specialist inpatient neurological rehabilitation and complex care service for people with neurological illnesses, acquired brain and spinal cord injuries. You will work alongside side the multidisciplinary and clinical teams to deliver truly person-centred services where each individual is at the heart of everything. The service has extensive facilities to cater for specific needs for people over 18 years old, who have complex neurological care and rehabilitation requirements What You’ll Get: At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future: Annual base salary of £53,040 pro rataThe equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) - plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window. Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub! Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts Life Assurance, for added peace of mind Stream - instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support. 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time Pension contribution, to help secure your future Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking About your next employer: Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

Are you a Clinical Psychologist with experience of working with eating disorders?  If so, there is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new role and psychological treatment pathway / provision, in adult residential eating disorders.  Join Stockwood House, in Luton: a residential rehabilitative service for adults with eating disorders. This is an opportunity to change lives for the better and help some of the most vulnerable people in society. Reporting directly to the Service Director, , you will be responsible for individual and group interventions, diagnostic and cognitive assessments, MDT working and risk assessments. You will also facilitate staff reflective practice sessions and be requested to design and deliver training. As a Clinical Psychologist, you will have experience and knowledge in carrying a service user’s caseload, including assessing complex needs and designing and delivering specialist psychological treatments to support their care plans.   Your Clinical Psychologist career at Stockwood House will be enjoyable and rewarding as you develop specialist skills throughout your time with us. Your professional growth is valued and there are numerous career development opportunities on offer. There is an extensive range of courses designed to help you grow and succeed in your career. It's a career that brings pride and fulfilment, a true representation of what delivering great healthcare should feel like. As a Psychologist you will be: Participating in the assessment of referrals, and to provide initial assessment service users referred to the rehabilitative service.Undertaking high quality direct (assessment & therapeutic) and indirect (consultative, advisory, and evaluative) specialist psychological interventions and making autonomous clinical decisions.Working therapeutically with service users with complex eating disorder and other co-related mental health presentations, undertake the assessments using a broad range of structured psychometric and semi structured clinical methods.Formulating and implementing plans of specialist psychological treatment or management of patients’ mental health needs based on a multi-factorial psychological understanding and current evidence based best practise.Being professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of clinical work and care.Maintaining high standards of care in all areas of practice and in accordance the HCPC Code of Conduct, professional guidelines and Company Policies and Procedures.  To be successful in this role, you'll need: Have BPS recognised psychology degreesBe HCPC registeredHave Chartered Psychologist status and appropriate post-graduate qualificationsBe an approved supervisor within the guidelines of the BPS and relevant divisionHave understanding of evidence-based psychological practiceHave experience of applying psychological knowledge to a clinical placement for people with eating disordersBe experienced working with clients with eating disorders and sensory needsHave previous experience of conducting research and project working Where you will be working: 3x Residential Locations: Talbot House - 32 Studley Road, LU3 1BB, Stockwood and Ellenbrook House Number 1 & Number 10 Cutenhoe Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3ND You will be working at the three care homes within close proximity to each other. The care homes provide care and support for people with eating disorders, with extra support around meals and food choices, a comprehensive group timetable and higher levels of assistance with community activities. Recovery at Talbot House can lead to a discharge to nearby Stockwood or Ellenbrook House which offer a more multifaceted rehabilitation plan, allowing you to be part of their longer-term recovery, seeing them improve up to being discharged. What You’ll Get  At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:  Annual base salary of £51,000The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window. Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub! Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts Life Assurance, for added peace of mind Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support. 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time Pension contribution, to help secure your future Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking  About your next employer:  Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.   Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.   Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote a

Clinical PsychologistLocation: Pilning, South GloucestershireContract: Full-TimeOverviewA specialist independent provision located in Pilning, South Gloucestershire is seeking an experienced and dedicated Clinical Psychologist to join their multi-disciplinary team. The setting supports children and young people aged 7-19 with Autism, anxiety, social and emotional needs, and other complex conditions. The school aims to develop the cognitive, emotional and functional skills of young people, preparing them for adulthood and greater independence.Main Purpose of the RoleTo apply psychological models and practices to enhance learning, emotional regulation and independence in young people.To provide clinical input that enables staff to effectively support communication, behaviour and emotional needs.To reduce students’ reliance on adults through therapeutic strategies, behaviour support and skills development.Key DutiesAssess the psychological needs of young people using appropriate approaches and tools.Work alongside external professionals involved in the care of the student.Contribute to multi-disciplinary planning and coordination of behaviour and emotional support.Research and promote best practice in Positive Behaviour Support and oversee its implementation across the school.Provide staff training on behaviour support, mental health, communication and related topics.Support parents and families through guidance, training and communication.Develop and deliver therapeutic group interventions as required.Provide individual therapeutic interventions tailored to specific needs.Produce progress updates, treatment evaluations and risk assessments for multi-disciplinary and priority meetings.Undertake any additional duties that fall within the role and personal competencies.Knowledge, Skills and ExperienceEducation and TrainingPostgraduate qualification in Psychology.Registered and accredited with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Practitioner Psychologist.ExperienceExperience working with young people requiring high levels of support and those with Special Educational Needs.Experience working with Autism and associated difficulties.Experience in school, college or care settings (desirable).Experience within a multi-disciplinary team.Experience supervising or line-managing an Assistant Psychologist.Knowledge of current evidence-based practices.Skills and AbilitiesStrong written and verbal communication skills.Ability to supervise, train and support staff.Ability to promote independence, dignity and effective communication for young people.Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively.Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records.Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and responsibilities.Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusive practice.Requirements of the RoleSuccessful completion of all pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check.SafeguardingReed Education and the employing school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and comply with safer recruitment procedures.Please apply above if you are interested, we would love to hear from you!