# Principal Clinical Psychologist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/principal-clinical-psychologist/05933c5d-d077-40db-a1fd-a4962d8467dd - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/principal-clinical-psychologist/05933c5d-d077-40db-a1fd-a4962d8467dd.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Hatfield - **Region:** East of England - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Psychologist - **Grade:** Band 8 - **Salary:** £66,582 - £77,368 Per annum, Pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-09T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-26T09:10:46.461Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Hertfordshire/Stevenage/Hertfordshire_Partnership_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Applied_Psychology/Applied_Psychology-v8035375 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8035375?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.hpft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Hertfordshire Partnership is an Outstanding Provider of Mental Health Services.  An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 1.0 wte 8B Lead Clinical Psychologist within the mental health liaison services at Lister General Hospital (LGH). This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a cutting edge service that has an excellent reputation within the trust and general hospitals.  Psychology is highly valued by both the MHLT and general hospital wards/ specialities and is seen as a core component of service provision. The Mental Health Liaison Service works at integrating physical and mental health care for people attending the general hospital. The aim is to provide a multidisciplinary approach in understanding people presenting with co-morbid mental and physical health difficulties within a general hospital setting. ### Main duties of the job The post holder/s will mainly focus on the provision of specialist assessment and intervention within a physical health context including the provision of psychology across hospital specialities, e.g. gastroenterology, diabetes, respiratory, dementia/frailty, and pain whilst also focusing on supporting with secondary care mental health presentations e.g. complex personality disorder. There is huge opportunity to engage in service development initiatives, provide teaching/training and consultation across the acute care context. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities As the remit of the service is wide there is scope for the post holder/s to develop specific areas of specialism and expertise and to develop and follow their own initiatives. Examples of liaison initiatives include projects focused on reducing frequent attenders to the Accident and Emergency (A&E) department based on a consultation model, group programmes for Medically Unexplained Symptoms (MUS), reflection work with acute general hospital staff and proactive psychological support for individuals at risk of lengthy hospital admissions. There is a keen focus on supervision, personal development and peer support opportunities. This post would suit an HCPC registered Clinical or Counselling Psychologist with at least 4 years post qualification experience in mental health, preferably with experience of working in acute settings. The post would suit individuals wishing to work in a fast paced, energetic and creative mental health field at the cutting edge of integrated care. Experience in integrated care and physical health presentations, or experience in working with older people and frailty, will be a distinct advantage.  However, we would also welcome applications from clinical/counselling psychologists aspiring to move fields or to expand their Clinical Health Psychology knowledge and skills. HPFT is committed to its staff.  You would also be joining a strong and established group of psychological therapists offering services within adult mental health.  There are thriving special interest groups and we offer regular opportunities for ongoing professional development ## Job Details Hertfordshire Partnership is an Outstanding Provider of Mental Health Services. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 1.0 wte 8B Lead Clinical Psychologist within the mental health liaison services at Lister General Hospital (LGH). This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a cutting edge service that has an excellent reputation within the trust and general hospitals. Psychology is highly valued by both the MHLT and general hospital wards/ specialities and is seen as a core component of service provision. The Mental Health Liaison Service works at integrating physical and mental health care for people attending the general hospital. The aim is to provide a multidisciplinary approach in understanding people presenting with co-morbid mental and physical health difficulties within a general hospital setting. ## Job Description The post holder/s will mainly focus on the provision of specialist assessment and intervention within a physical health context including the provision of psychology across hospital specialities, e.g. gastroenterology, diabetes, respiratory, dementia/frailty, and pain whilst also focusing on supporting with secondary care mental health presentations e.g. complex personality disorder. There is huge opportunity to engage in service development initiatives, provide teaching/training and consultation across the acute care context. ## Responsibilities As the remit of the service is wide there is scope for the post holder/s to develop specific areas of specialism and expertise and to develop and follow their own initiatives. Examples of liaison initiatives include projects focused on reducing frequent attenders to the Accident and Emergency (A&E) department based on a consultation model, group programmes for Medically Unexplained Symptoms (MUS), reflection work with acute general hospital staff and proactive psychological support for individuals at risk of lengthy hospital admissions. There is a keen focus on supervision, personal development and peer support opportunities. This post would suit an HCPC registered Clinical or Counselling Psychologist with at least 4 years post qualification experience in mental health, preferably with experience of working in acute settings. The post would suit individuals wishing to work in a fast paced, energetic and creative mental health field at the cutting edge of integrated care. Experience in integrated care and physical health presentations, or experience in working with older people and frailty, will be a distinct advantage. However, we would also welcome applications from clinical/counselling psychologists aspiring to move fields or to expand their Clinical Health Psychology knowledge and skills. HPFT is committed to its staff. You would also be joining a strong and established group of psychological therapists offering services within adult mental health. There are thriving special interest groups and we offer regular opportunities for ongoing professional development ## Person Specification ### EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE **Essential** - Experience of working with moderate to severe mental health problems, including: medically unexplained symptoms, physical health problems, and personality difficulties - Experience of working within MHLT or acute services - Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for client’s psychological care and treatment. - Able to plan own workload; and coordinate with other relevant staff in the delivery of clinical service **Desirable** - Familiarity with computing technology, including keyboard skills, and use of word-processing, e-mail, and internet software. - Good presentation and teaching skills and ability to use multi-media materials for formal presentations to large groups. ### KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE **Essential** - Good honours degree in psychology. Eligibility for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS). - Post-graduate doctorate in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS, or fully completed training as a Counselling Psychologist. - Full-time post-registration experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment with clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature. **Desirable** - Related academic qualifications to masters or doctorate level. - Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice. ## Documents - [jd (pdf, 704.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10323325) - [refer a friend (pdf, 160.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2083) - [staff benefits (pdf, 888.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2165) - [person specification (pdf, 480.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10323326) - [functional requirements (pdf, 205.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10323327) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.