About this role
Job summary Provide specialist clinical psychological assessment and treatment to adult outpatients who are referred to the service. Expected caseload of 20 outpatient sessions per week. Provide expert and responsive care to inpatients across the hospital, including ward-based consultations and post-discharge follow-ups.
Main duties of the job The 8a Clinical Psychologist will provide clinical expertise and service development for The London Clinic's mental health care service. The role includes responsibility for clinical governance, audit, service pathways, financial oversight, training, and supervision across professional groups. There will also be a focus on developing innovative psychology services, including group psychotherapy and community-based initiatives. This is a senior position requiring a high level of autonomy, leadership, and the ability to influence practice across the organisation.
About us Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK's largest independent charitable hospitals, based in the heart of London's medical district. We provide high quality care across a wide range of specialties, supported by 234 beds, 10 operating theatres, and a 13 bed intensive care unit.
Our Therapies Care Team delivers psychological support across both inpatient and outpatient services, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to provide personalised, holistic care, particularly within oncology.
We are proud of our values: We go further, We work as one, and We personalise care.
Job description Job responsibilities Job Title: Clinical Psychologist - Band 8a Salary: £64,000 - £70,000 depending on experience Department: Therapies Hours: 37.5 Contract: Permanent About Us Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK's largest independent charitable hospitals, located in the heart of London's medical district. We have built a strong reputation for delivering outstanding patient care across a wide range of specialties. Our main hospital spans 8 floors with 234 beds and 10 operating theatres, including a hybrid theatre, supported by a 13-bed intensive care unit. We also have a dedicated Cancer Centre, supporting patients through diagnosis, treatment, and recovery with specialist multidisciplinary care. Our Mental Health Care Team provides psychological support across both inpatient and outpatient services, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver personalised, high quality care. The service supports a diverse patient group, with a strong focus on oncology, alongside a broader mix of medical and non-medical patients. The Role As a Clinical Psychologist, you will take a senior role in delivering specialist psychological care across the hospital, working with both inpatients and outpatients. You will manage a varied outpatient caseload; roughly 70% of referrals are oncology patients and 30% covering a wider mix of medical and non-medical presentations. You will provide expert psychological assessment and intervention, including bedside consultations, supporting patients through complex and often sensitive health journeys. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure psychological care is fully integrated into patient treatment plans. Alongside clinical work, you will contribute to service development, governance, audit, and training, helping to shape and strengthen the psychology offering across the organisation. This is a role that requires confidence, autonomy, and strong organisational skills to manage competing priorities effectively. This is a Monday to Friday service, typically 9am to 5pm. We can offer compressed hours from Tuesday to Friday, working 8.30am to 6.30pm. Hybrid working may be available in the future, to be discussed after probation, with 3 days onsite required. Key Duties
Provide specialist psychological assessment and evidence-based interventions to support positive patient outcomesDeliver bedside consultations and inpatient support to ensure responsive and holistic careManage a complex caseload across inpatient and outpatient settings to maintain safe and effective service deliveryUndertake risk assessments and contribute to clinical decision making across servicesWork closely with multidisciplinary teams to support integrated care planningContribute to service development, audit, and clinical governance activitiesSupport the development of new psychology initiatives, including group and staff well-being focused interventionsDeliver training, consultation, and supervision to colleagues across the hospitalMaintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with professional standards Key Requirements HCPC registered Clinical PsychologistMinimum 2 years post qualification experienceExperience working across both hospital-based and outpatient clinic settingsConfidence managing both medical and non-medical caseloads, ideally with oncology exposureStrong organisational skills with good attention to detailAbility to manage a varied and demanding workload independentlyExcellent communication and relationship building skillsCommitment to delivering high quality, patient centred care Benefits We offer a range of benefits including flexible working and great career opportunities. Our core benefits are: Private Medical InsuranceContributory pension scheme (total contribution up to 20%)25 days holiday plus bank holidaysLife assuranceTravel season ticket loanFamily friendly benefitsA range of retail discountsExcellent career development; with clear career pathways and access to further education. Apply Now If you are looking to develop your psychology career within a leading independent hospital, we would welcome your application. We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre-employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy then please contact a member of our recruitment team. The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply - we would love to hear from you regardless of your background.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
HCPC registered psychologist, preference for BPS chartered psychologist status. Evidence of ongoing CPD and training in at least 2 theoretical modalities - CBT/psychodynamic/DBT/Systemic/ACT/CFT/E
Experience Essential
At least 2 years post-qualification full-time work experience. Experience/competence in working independently, including decision making, managing a caseload, managing risk.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name The London Clinic
Address 20 Devonshire Place
West End
W1G 6JA
Employer's website https://www.thelondonclinic.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)