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Job Overview Head of Clinical Health Psychology (0.5 WTE, Job Share, Fixed Term 1 year)Consultant Clinical Psychologist – Band 8DEmployer: Central North West London Foundation NHS Trust (CNWL)Hosted by: Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust (ICHT)Closing date: 20th FebruaryContact: Agnes Kocsis – agnes.kocsis@CNWL is recruiting a senior Consultant Clinical Psychologist as Head of Clinical Health Psychology, sharing the role with the incumbent who is stepping down to 0.5 WTE. The post leads the CNWL-delivered psychology service embedded within Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, spanning Medicine, Surgery and Specialist Services, including pathways delivered through Service Level Agreements.Values‑Based RecruitmentPlaces compassion at the centre of patient and staff experienceChampions inclusion and culturally competent careMain Responsibilities Please see attached documents which have been created jointly with Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and which give detailed specifications in the job description.Person Specification Education And QualificationsDoctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) or equivalent doctoral‑level trainingEvidence of ongoing CPD relevant to physical health psychology, leadership and supervisionHCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist (Clinical Psychologist)Additional recognised training/qualification relevant to clinical health psychology/behavioural medicine (e.g., long‑term conditions, trauma‑informed care, adherence)Leadership/management qualification or formal programme (e.g., NHS leadership, QI, coaching)Chartered Psychologist / full membership of relevant BPS division (where applicable)Previous ExperienceSubstantial postqualification experience as a senior/consultant clinical psychologist in physical health/acute hospital settingsExperience of clinical leadership for complex presentations (multimorbidity, adjustment, trauma, non‑engagement, adherence and distressed relationships with healthcare)Demonstrable professional leadership for psychologists/psychological practitioners including supervision governance, capability development, recruitment/retention and psychologically safe cultureExperience of service development / transformation, pathway redesign and/or quality improvement within NHS physical healthcareExperience of MDT consultation, training (e.g., communication skills, trauma‑informed care, behavioural distress) and staff support/reflective practiceExperience leading or managing service level agreements (SLAs), contract monitoring and/or business planningExperience of leading multi‑site or cross‑division services (Medicine/Surgery/Specialist Services)Experience of budget management and financial planning within delegated authorityExperience working across organisational boundaries (hosted/matrix leadership) and system partnerships (ICB, academic partners)Knowledge and SkillsAdvanced knowledge of evidence‑based psychological assessment, formulation and intervention relevant to physical health settings; ability to adapt approaches to complexity and cultureHigh‑level communication and influencing skills; able to advise senior leaders and work constructively with challenging dynamics and conflictStrong understanding of clinical governance, risk, safeguarding, consent/confidentiality and capacity‑related dilemmas in acute settingsDemonstrable commitment to inclusion, culturally competent and trauma‑informed care; ability to address health inequalities in service design and deliveryAbility to lead workforce planning, supervision systems, appraisal and development; supports psychological safety and wellbeingAble to operate effectively in a job‑share at senior level: structured handover, shared priorities, joint decision‑making and stakeholder communicationResearch, Audit, Teaching and InnovationEvidence of using research/evaluation/audit to improve services and outcomes; able to develop and embed outcomes measurement and evaluationExperience of teaching/training and supervision (including doctoral placements) in NHS settingsPublications, grant activity, or significant contribution to research/innovation with academic partners (e.g., Imperial College London/NIHR)Recognised supervisor status/training (e.g., clinical supervision qualification) and experience supervising research/doctoral projects#J-18808-Ljbffr