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Principal Psychologist

Merco Recruitment
Posted a day ago, valid for 11 days
Location

London, Greater London E6, England

Salary

£62,215 - £72,293 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Principal Psychologist in a national neurorehabilitation service focusing on justice-involved individuals.
  • This fully remote role requires significant experience in supervising qualified psychologists or clinicians and a strong background in brain injury rehabilitation.
  • The salary ranges from £62,215 to £72,293 per annum depending on experience.
  • The role involves providing clinical leadership, developing service protocols, and contributing to strategic growth and policy innovation.
  • Candidates must be HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologists with postgraduate training in Neuropsychology and a passion for equity and social change.

Lead Innovation in Neurorehabilitation for Justice-Involved Individuals

We’re looking for a forward-thinking Principal Psychologist to join a national neurorehabilitation service working with individuals in the criminal justice system. This unique, fully remote role (with some travel) focuses on providing clinical leadership, supervision, research, and service development across a growing specialist brain injury service supporting people in prison and on probation.

This 18-month contract is ideal for someone passionate about driving accessible, evidence-based rehabilitation where it’s needed most.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Provide clinical and neuropsychological supervision to a team of Linkworkers
  • Lead on service delivery protocols, quality standards, and research
  • Deliver brain injury awareness training to staff across the justice system
  • Contribute to strategic growth, clinical governance, and national awareness
  • Represent the service at conferences, in publications, and across sectors
  • Provide expert clinical consultation and guide best practice within the organisation
  • Develop policy and innovation within a neurorehabilitation framework

What We’re Looking For

  • HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist with QiCN or equivalent route
  • Postgraduate training in Neuropsychology (e.g. PG Dip)
  • Strong background in brain injury rehabilitation
  • Significant experience supervising qualified psychologists or clinicians
  • Confident in developing strategy, policy, and service innovation
  • A collaborative leader, passionate about equity and social change

What’s On Offer

  • Competitive salary: £62,215 – £72,293 per annum DOE (FTE)
  • 38 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
  • Buy/sell up to 5 days AL each year
  • Health Cash Plan (from June)
  • Group Life Assurance
  • Company pension
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Excellent CPD and leadership training
  • Eye care vouchers
  • Free parking (where applicable)
  • Staff awards and long service recognition

This is more than a clinical role — it’s a chance to influence real change and make rehabilitation more accessible for some of society’s most underserved individuals.

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