At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide specialist psychological services for patients in acute and community settings.
- Company: Join Croydon Health Services, a supportive NHS organisation dedicated to patient care.
- Benefits: Professional supervision, access to training, and opportunities for career development.
- Other info: Be part of a friendly team that values every member and promotes growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while working in a collaborative team environment.
- Qualifications: Must be HCPC registered and BPS chartered with experience in mental and physical health.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 $ per year.
This is an exciting service set up to provide psychological input to patients presenting with Stroke and non-stroke presentations both in acute and community services.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated psychologist with experience of working in mental/physical health and an interest and experience in neuro services. The clinical psychologist is an important part of the MDT and will be expected to meet with patients, families, and carers to assess, formulate, and provide the delivery of care. Additionally, the role requires consultation and liaison with the MDT, statutory, voluntary, and private sectors.
The psychology service offers a range of therapeutic interventions for patients including:
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
- EMDR
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Compassion Focused Therapy
- Narrative therapy
- Family work
This is a comprehensive post and mental health, physical health, and family work is covered within the role.
This post would be suitable for a fully qualified and experienced Clinical Psychologist who has the ability to work autonomously within the context of a multi-disciplinary team approach and undertake specific clinical work with patients and their families/carers in response to clinical needs.
Provide a specialist Clinical Psychology service for Acute Neuro Services and Community Stroke Service. Professional supervision is provided and the successful candidate will have access to a psychology team based both in the CUH and also at the Broad Green Community Neuro Service. There is the opportunity for providing supervision as our service provides placements for clinical trainees, assistant psychologists, and psychology students on a local Masters degree course. We also support CPD.
Applications are invited from HCPC registered and BPS chartered clinical psychologists.
Croydon Health Services provides integrated NHS services to care for people at home, in schools, and health clinics across the borough as well as at Croydon University Hospital and Purley War Memorial Hospital. CUH provides more than 100 specialist services and is home to the borough's only Emergency Department and 24/7 maternity services, including a labour ward, midwifery-led birth centre, and the Crocus home birthing team. Purley War Memorial Hospital (PWMH) in the south of the borough offers outpatient care, including diagnostic services, physiotherapy, and ophthalmology services run by Moorfields Eye Hospital, alongside an onsite GP surgery.
Our experienced staff take care of people of all ages across the borough of Croydon. We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where every one of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset. Join us and be a part of the team that is making Croydon proud.
This advert closes on Friday 16 Oct 2026.
Clinical Psychologist (preceptorship from band 7 to 8a) | Croydon Health Services NHS Trust employer: Croydon Health Services
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust is an exceptional employer, offering Clinical Psychologists the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of Children Looked After. With a strong commitment to professional development, including access to specialist training and supervision, employees thrive in a collaborative and supportive work culture that prioritises innovation and quality care. Located in Croydon, a vibrant community, the Trust fosters a flexible working environment, ensuring that staff can balance their professional and personal lives while contributing to transformative healthcare services.
