Principal Psychologist - AMH

Job Title
Principal Psychologist

Banding
Equivalent to Band 8b

Location
A specialist mental health service in Warrington, Cheshire

Working Hours
Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Salary
£65,000 per annum

Make a Difference as a Principal Psychologist
Are you an experienced Principal Psychologist looking for a rewarding role where you can truly make an impact? This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialist mental health service in Warrington, leading a dedicated psychology team and shaping therapeutic care for individuals with complex needs. You’ll enjoy a competitive salary of £65,000, excellent benefits, and the chance to work within a supportive senior management team committed to delivering outstanding care.

Responsibilities
In this role, you’ll take the lead in developing and overseeing psychological services. You’ll deliver individual and group interventions, conduct diagnostic and cognitive assessments, and manage risk assessments. You’ll facilitate staff reflective practice sessions, design and deliver training, and supervise peers to ensure high standards of care. As part of the senior management team, you’ll oversee specialised psychological programmes and ensure clinical governance and professional standards are met.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £65,000
• 25 days annual leave plus your birthday off
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• Career development and training opportunities
• Wellbeing support and exclusive discounts
• Pension contribution and life assurance
• Enhanced maternity package
• Free meals and onsite parking

Qualifications and Experience

• HCPC registration (essential)
• Previous experience as a Principal Psychologist (essential)
• Strong background in managing complex caseloads and delivering specialist psychological treatments

Applicants who don’t meet every requirement are still encouraged to apply.

How to Apply
Apply directly through the Pulse website, and our recruitment team will be in touch to discuss the next steps.

Why Work with Pulse
Pulse offers access to exclusive roles, competitive pay, and dedicated support throughout your career journey. We’re committed to helping you find the right role and thrive in your profession.

Reasonable Adjustments
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process, please let us know, and we’ll be happy to support you.