Job summary
Come and lead a service that puts outcomes before bureaucracy. As Principal Clinical Psychologist (37.5 hpw) youll be the senior psychological voice across our Neurodevelopmental & Mental Health directorate, partnering with the Consultant Psychiatrist and supported by a strong operations team. Your remit spans two coordinated divisions: Adult ADHD & ASD (hybrid clinics) and CYP ADHD & ASD (face-to-face, two-clinician model), delivered MondayFriday, 09:0017:00 from our Worcester and Redditch hubs.
Your week blends leadership and expert practice. Youll co-chair the weekly MDT, set the clinical tone, and make sure our decisions are evidence-based, timely and kind. Youll line-manage non-medical clinicians (psychology, ADHD nurses, SALT, OT, assistants), nurture capability through supervision and PDPs, and hold the training/credentialing matrix (e.g., ADOS/ADI-R, ADHD CPD, supervision skills). Youll also shape clinic rosters and skill-mix so every session has the right people in the room.
We protect the things that matter: NICE-aligned pathways, standardised templates, protected admin time and realistic clinic templates. Youll use data to improve flow (referrals, waits, DNAs, report timeliness) and to close the loop on audit, incidents and QI. Above all, youll help children, young people and adults get earlier, clearer answers and practical plans that work at home, school and workwhile building a team culture that is collaborative, trauma-informed and proud of its impact.
Main duties of the job
Clinical leadership & governance Co-chair/attend the weekly MDT; ensure CYP ADHD decisions include a specialist paediatrician/psychiatrist and CYP ASD assessments follow the two-clinician model with senior sign-off. Maintain SOPs, templates and safety-netting; lead audit, QI, incident reviews and duty of candour.
People & workforce Line-manage non-medical clinicians; set supervision structures, appraisals and PDPs. Own the training/credentialing matrix (e.g., ADOS/ADI-R competence; ADHD CPD; supervision training). Plan rotas and caseloads; secure daily prescriber cover for Adult ADHD and the right skill-mix for CYP clinics. Recruit, induct and develop staff.
Operations & performance Work with Ops/BI on KPIs (referrals, waits, DNAs, meds safety, report timeliness). Oversee triage and prioritisation, safeguarding and reasonable adjustments. Drive documentation quality and timely correspondence to GPs/schools.
Expert clinical practice Lead complex assessments/formulations (ADHD/ASD), second opinions and family feedback. Provide specialist psychological supervision and reflective practice; teach tools, formulation and risk.
Stakeholders & co-production Liaise with schools, social care, CAMHS/Community Paediatrics, PCNs and commissioners; lead service-user feedback activity and embed learning. Model inclusive, trauma-informed care and use data to continually improve outcomes and experience.
About us
Vertis Health is a fast-growing provider
of community-based healthcare services to NHS patients within South Worcestershire.
The organisation utilises the excellent clinical expertise that already resides
within the local NHS environment and harnesses it with efficient administration
pathways to provide patients with more convenient and accessible services. We
hope that by doing this we will not only deliver pathway improvements to
patients but also go some way to relieving the growing volume pressures that
are being experienced within local hospitals and GP practices.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job title
Principal Clinical Psychologist (37.5 hours per week)
Salary & grade
£74,290-£85,601 per annum + NHS-aligned pension, CPD & study leave. No on-call.
Contract & working pattern
Substantive, full-time | MondayFriday, 09:0017:00
Base / location
Worcestershire hubs: Worcester (WR5) & Redditch (B98). Some hybrid working for adult pathways.
Reporting lines
Accountable to: Head of Services & Associate Medical Director
Professional/clinical partner: Consultant Psychiatrist (senior medical oversight)
Line management: Non-medical clinical staff across ND services (psychology, ADHD nurses, assessors, assistant psychologists)
Pre-employment checks
Enhanced DBS (with barred lists), Safeguarding Level 3, Proof of Right to Work (UK)
Job overview (Introduce the role)
Come and lead a service that puts patient outcomes before bureaucracy. As Principal Clinical Psychologist, youll be the senior psychological voice across our Neurodevelopmental & Mental Health directorate, partnering with the Consultant Psychiatrist and supported by strong operations and BI teams. Your remit spans two coordinated divisions: Adult ADHD & ASD (hybrid clinics) and CYP ADHD & ASD (face-to-face, two-clinician model). Youll co-chair the weekly MDT, set the clinical tone, and ensure decisions are evidence-based, timely and kind.
Day-to-day, youll line-manage non-medical clinicians, nurture capability through supervision/PDPs, and own the training/credentialing matrix (e.g., ADOS/ADI-R, ADHD CPD, supervision skills). Youll shape rotas/skill-mix so every clinic has the right people in the room, protect NICE-aligned practice with standardised templates and realistic clinic timings, and use data to improve flow (referrals, waits, DNAs, report timeliness) and safety. Above all, youll help children, young people and adults get earlier, clearer answers and practical plans that work at home, school and workwhile building a collaborative, trauma-informed culture were proud of.
Main duties of the job
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Clinical leadership & governance: Co-chair/attend the weekly MDT; ensure CYP ADHD decisions include a specialist paediatrician/psychiatrist; ensure CYP ASD follows the two-clinician model with senior sign-off. Maintain SOPs, templates and safety-netting; lead audit, QI, incident reviews and duty of candour.
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People & workforce: Line-manage non-medical clinicians; set supervision structures, appraisals and PDPs. Own the training/credentialing matrix (ADOS/ADI-R, ADHD CPD, supervision). Plan rotas/caseloads; secure daily prescriber cover for Adult ADHD; ensure correct skill-mix for CYP clinics. Recruit, induct and develop staff.
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Operations & performance: Agree KPIs with Ops/BI (referrals, waits, DNAs, meds safety, report timeliness). Oversee triage/prioritisation, safeguarding and reasonable adjustments. Drive documentation quality and timely correspondence to GPs/schools.
-
Expert clinical practice: Lead complex assessments/formulations (ADHD/ASD), second opinions and family feedback. Provide specialist psychological supervision and reflective practice; teach tools, formulation and risk.
-
Stakeholders & co-production: Liaise with schools, social care, CAMHS/Community Paediatrics, PCNs and commissioners; lead service-user feedback and embed learning.
Working for our organisation
Vertis Health is a GP-owned organisation in Primary Care Worcestershire. We deliver safe, evidence-based community services through clinician-led teams, robust governance and practical, data-driven improvement. We protect clinical time with realistic templates and protected admin, and we invest in CPD and supervision.
Detailed job description & main responsibilities
-
Lead psychological standards across Adult ADHD/ASD and CYP ADHD/ASD pathways (MonFri, 09:0017:00).
-
Ensure MDT composition meets service/contract requirements for ADHD and ASD.
-
Hold and update SOPs, clinical letter/report templates; uphold IG, consent/capacity and safeguarding.
-
Line-manage psychologists, ADHD nurses, SALT, OT and assistants; deliver supervision plans and PDPs.
-
Maintain a live training matrix (ADOS/ADI-R, ADHD CPD, supervision capability).
-
Shape clinic rosters and skill-mix; ensure daily prescriber cover for Adult ADHD clinics.
-
Monitor KPIs with Ops/BI; run monthly performance huddles; lead audit/QI and incident learning.
-
Undertake complex assessments/formulations and second opinions; deliver family feedback.
-
Build partnerships with schools, social care, CAMHS/Paediatrics and PCNs; champion service-user voice.
Indicative job plan (37.5 hpw):
Clinical assessments/feedback: 1416h | Supervision/line-management: 810h | MDT/governance/QI: 68h | Service development/BI/stakeholders: 46h (reviewed at 3 months and annually)
Values & behaviours
Essential
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Child- and family-centred; respectful, fair, trauma-informed.
-
Improvement-minded and data-literate; collaborative with primary care and schools.
-
Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion; team-oriented and values-led.
Additional information
-
Travel between hubs required; mileage reimbursed per policy.
-
We welcome requests for reasonable adjustments in recruitment and employment.
-
We reserve the right to amend duties to align with business needs.
How to apply: Please submit your CV and a brief statement outlining your ND leadership experience, supervision capability and earliest start date. Shortlisted candidates will complete a structured interview and case exercise.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job title
Principal Clinical Psychologist (37.5 hours per week)
Salary & grade
£74,290-£85,601 per annum + NHS-aligned pension, CPD & study leave. No on-call.
Contract & working pattern
Substantive, full-time | MondayFriday, 09:0017:00
Base / location
Worcestershire hubs: Worcester (WR5) & Redditch (B98). Some hybrid working for adult pathways.
Reporting lines
Accountable to: Head of Services & Associate Medical Director
Professional/clinical partner: Consultant Psychiatrist (senior medical oversight)
Line management: Non-medical clinical staff across ND services (psychology, ADHD nurses, assessors, assistant psychologists)
Pre-employment checks
Enhanced DBS (with barred lists), Safeguarding Level 3, Proof of Right to Work (UK)
Job overview (Introduce the role)
Come and lead a service that puts patient outcomes before bureaucracy. As Principal Clinical Psychologist, youll be the senior psychological voice across our Neurodevelopmental & Mental Health directorate, partnering with the Consultant Psychiatrist and supported by strong operations and BI teams. Your remit spans two coordinated divisions: Adult ADHD & ASD (hybrid clinics) and CYP ADHD & ASD (face-to-face, two-clinician model). Youll co-chair the weekly MDT, set the clinical tone, and ensure decisions are evidence-based, timely and kind.
Day-to-day, youll line-manage non-medical clinicians, nurture capability through supervision/PDPs, and own the training/credentialing matrix (e.g., ADOS/ADI-R, ADHD CPD, supervision skills). Youll shape rotas/skill-mix so every clinic has the right people in the room, protect NICE-aligned practice with standardised templates and realistic clinic timings, and use data to improve flow (referrals, waits, DNAs, report timeliness) and safety. Above all, youll help children, young people and adults get earlier, clearer answers and practical plans that work at home, school and workwhile building a collaborative, trauma-informed culture were proud of.
Main duties of the job
-
Clinical leadership & governance: Co-chair/attend the weekly MDT; ensure CYP ADHD decisions include a specialist paediatrician/psychiatrist; ensure CYP ASD follows the two-clinician model with senior sign-off. Maintain SOPs, templates and safety-netting; lead audit, QI, incident reviews and duty of candour.
-
People & workforce: Line-manage non-medical clinicians; set supervision structures, appraisals and PDPs. Own the training/credentialing matrix (ADOS/ADI-R, ADHD CPD, supervision). Plan rotas/caseloads; secure daily prescriber cover for Adult ADHD; ensure correct skill-mix for CYP clinics. Recruit, induct and develop staff.
-
Operations & performance: Agree KPIs with Ops/BI (referrals, waits, DNAs, meds safety, report timeliness). Oversee triage/prioritisation, safeguarding and reasonable adjustments. Drive documentation quality and timely correspondence to GPs/schools.
-
Expert clinical practice: Lead complex assessments/formulations (ADHD/ASD), second opinions and family feedback. Provide specialist psychological supervision and reflective practice; teach tools, formulation and risk.
-
Stakeholders & co-production: Liaise with schools, social care, CAMHS/Community Paediatrics, PCNs and commissioners; lead service-user feedback and embed learning.
Working for our organisation
Vertis Health is a GP-owned organisation in Primary Care Worcestershire. We deliver safe, evidence-based community services through clinician-led teams, robust governance and practical, data-driven improvement. We protect clinical time with realistic templates and protected admin, and we invest in CPD and supervision.
Detailed job description & main responsibilities
-
Lead psychological standards across Adult ADHD/ASD and CYP ADHD/ASD pathways (MonFri, 09:0017:00).
-
Ensure MDT composition meets service/contract requirements for ADHD and ASD.
-
Hold and update SOPs, clinical letter/report templates; uphold IG, consent/capacity and safeguarding.
-
Line-manage psychologists, ADHD nurses, SALT, OT and assistants; deliver supervision plans and PDPs.
-
Maintain a live training matrix (ADOS/ADI-R, ADHD CPD, supervision capability).
-
Shape clinic rosters and skill-mix; ensure daily prescriber cover for Adult ADHD clinics.
-
Monitor KPIs with Ops/BI; run monthly performance huddles; lead audit/QI and incident learning.
-
Undertake complex assessments/formulations and second opinions; deliver family feedback.
-
Build partnerships with schools, social care, CAMHS/Paediatrics and PCNs; champion service-user voice.
Indicative job plan (37.5 hpw):
Clinical assessments/feedback: 1416h | Supervision/line-management: 810h | MDT/governance/QI: 68h | Service development/BI/stakeholders: 46h (reviewed at 3 months and annually)
Values & behaviours
Essential
-
Child- and family-centred; respectful, fair, trauma-informed.
-
Improvement-minded and data-literate; collaborative with primary care and schools.
-
Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion; team-oriented and values-led.
Additional information
-
Travel between hubs required; mileage reimbursed per policy.
-
We welcome requests for reasonable adjustments in recruitment and employment.
-
We reserve the right to amend duties to align with business needs.
How to apply: Please submit your CV and a brief statement outlining your ND leadership experience, supervision capability and earliest start date. Shortlisted candidates will complete a structured interview and case exercise.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post-qualification practice across CYP and Adult neurodevelopmental services.
- Leading MDTs and providing senior clinical oversight in ADHD/ASD pathways.
- Delivering and supervising ADHD/ASD assessments; confident with complex co-morbidity and risk.
- Line management of multi-professional staff (e.g., Bands 68a) with supervision/PDPs.
- Running clinical governance: audit cycles, incident reviews, duty of candour, SOPs.
- Producing high-quality reports (GP/school summaries) and service documentation.
- Working with operations/BI to track KPIs (referrals, waits, DNAs, report timeliness).
Desirable
- Start-up/scale-up of services in community/primary-care settings.
- Experience with rota/skill-mix design and capacity modelling.
- Delivering teaching/training programmes; research or publications.
- System-level liaison (schools, social care, CAMHS/Paediatrics, commissioners/PCNs).
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) (or equivalent) and HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist (Clinical). (Dealbreaker)
- Formal training & supervised competence in CYP neurodevelopmental assessment (ADHD/ASD).
- Clinical supervision training (or commitment to complete within 6 months).
- Safeguarding Level 3 (Children/Young People) current or willingness to refresh before start.
- Enhanced DBS (barred lists) and Right to Work (UK). (Dealbreakers)
Desirable
- Desirable
- ADOS-2 and/or ADI-R accreditation.
- QiCN / Paediatric Neuropsychology modules, or equivalent postgraduate training.
- Leadership/Improvement qualification (e.g., ILM, Edward Jenner, MSK/Quality Improvement certificates).
- Training in trauma-informed care, co-production, or coaching.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post-qualification practice across CYP and Adult neurodevelopmental services.
- Leading MDTs and providing senior clinical oversight in ADHD/ASD pathways.
- Delivering and supervising ADHD/ASD assessments; confident with complex co-morbidity and risk.
- Line management of multi-professional staff (e.g., Bands 68a) with supervision/PDPs.
- Running clinical governance: audit cycles, incident reviews, duty of candour, SOPs.
- Producing high-quality reports (GP/school summaries) and service documentation.
- Working with operations/BI to track KPIs (referrals, waits, DNAs, report timeliness).
Desirable
- Start-up/scale-up of services in community/primary-care settings.
- Experience with rota/skill-mix design and capacity modelling.
- Delivering teaching/training programmes; research or publications.
- System-level liaison (schools, social care, CAMHS/Paediatrics, commissioners/PCNs).
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) (or equivalent) and HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist (Clinical). (Dealbreaker)
- Formal training & supervised competence in CYP neurodevelopmental assessment (ADHD/ASD).
- Clinical supervision training (or commitment to complete within 6 months).
- Safeguarding Level 3 (Children/Young People) current or willingness to refresh before start.
- Enhanced DBS (barred lists) and Right to Work (UK). (Dealbreakers)
Desirable
- Desirable
- ADOS-2 and/or ADI-R accreditation.
- QiCN / Paediatric Neuropsychology modules, or equivalent postgraduate training.
- Leadership/Improvement qualification (e.g., ILM, Edward Jenner, MSK/Quality Improvement certificates).
- Training in trauma-informed care, co-production, or coaching.
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).
Additional information
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).
