Band 8 Psychology Jobs in the NHS

Band 8 covers four sub-bands (8a through 8d) ranging from experienced specialists and small team leads to heads of department and associate directors. Applications at this level need a clear track record of impact: service improvement, governance, budget management, or advanced clinical expertise.

179 live vacancies at this grade · 78 NHS employers · salary £57,528 - £108,814

179

Open Positions

£47k - £98k

Salary Range

78

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What to expect from Band 8 Psychology roles

Band 8 covers four sub-bands (8a through 8d) ranging from experienced specialists and small team leads to heads of department and associate directors. Applications at this level need a clear track record of impact: service improvement, governance, budget management, or advanced clinical expertise. For psychology candidates, this usually means matching the advertised responsibilities to your evidence before applying: the same band can cover different service settings, rota patterns, and levels of supervision across NHS employers.

Job Clerk is currently tracking 179 live band 8 psychology vacancies across 78 NHS employers. Use this page to compare the broad market, then narrow into a city page when you need local salary expectations, employers, and closing-date pressure.

Recent salary data for band 8 psychology roles ranges from about £46,781 to £97,746 per year, depending on employer, setting, rota pattern, and high-cost area supplements.

Band expectations

  • Professional registration and advanced qualifications
  • Extensive experience in specialist area
  • Proven leadership and management track record
  • Master's degree or equivalent (often required)

Role evidence to prepare

  • Complex case formulation and specialist assessment
  • Supervising trainees, assistant psychologists, and other staff
  • Consultation and reflective practice to teams
  • Service evaluation, audit, and outcome measurement

Typical requirements

  • HCPC registration as a practitioner psychologist
  • Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) or equivalent approved route
  • Subspecialty experience relevant to the advertised post
  • Supervision training or qualification (for Band 8a+)

Hiring locations

Current band 8 psychology demand is visible in London, London, Bedford, EXETER, and Exeter. Location pages help you compare local trusts, travel expectations, and live job counts before applying.

Employer mix

Recent listings include employers such as Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and East London NHS Foundation Trust. Review each advert for the person specification, application method, and whether the post closes early after enough applications.

Band 8 Psychology Jobs by City

Browse band 8 psychology jobs in the UK's biggest NHS hubs.

Where Band 8 Psychology Roles Are Hiring

London, London12 jobs
London11 jobs
Bedford3 jobs
EXETER, South West3 jobs
Exeter, South West3 jobs
Harrow2 jobs
Glasgow2 jobs
Kingholm Quay, Alba / Scotland2 jobs
Birmingham, West Midlands2 jobs
Chertsey, South East2 jobs
Croydon, London2 jobs
Bury2 jobs

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