Psychological Workforce Development Lead: Practitioner PsychologistinLondoninLondonPUBLISHED TUE 7 JAN 2025

Band 8b: £70,387 to £80,465 a year Per annum including HCAS  PERMANENT 
NHS

455 North London NHS Foundation Trust

Opportunities for strategic leadership development, enhancing skills in organizational development and project management.
Active involvement in large-scale projects collaborating with trusts across London, offering exposure to a diverse range of practices and stakeholders.
Focus on recruitment, retention, and engagement strategies that contribute directly to workforce sustainability and success within the psychological profession.
Leadership role in shaping a comprehensive CPD and training program, allowing for significant impact on the professional growth of Psychological Professionals.
Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion initiatives, making a meaningful difference in widening access for aspiring psychologists from underrepresented backgrounds.
Engagement with external stakeholders including NHS England and higher education institutions, facilitating a broad network and resource sharing opportunities.
Dynamic work environment within a newly formed department, encouraging innovation and the implementation of creative solutions to workforce challenges.
The role of Psychological Workforce Development Lead: Practitioner Psychologist at 455 North London NHS Foundation Trust involves leading workforce development initiatives within the newly established Training and Education department in Corporate Psychology. The successful candidate will focus on key areas such as recruitment, retention, and staff engagement, while also supporting the development of the Trust's Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and training programs. They will work to implement the organisation's Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion strategy, with specific emphasis on the ASPIRE program aimed at improving access for aspiring psychologists facing systemic barriers.

In this strategic leadership position, the candidate will collaborate with internal stakeholders and external organisations, including NHS England and higher education institutions in the North Thames region. The role requires excellent communication and organisational skills, as the candidate will manage multiple projects simultaneously while shaping the training and CPD initiatives for psychological professionals across the Trust. A passion for promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion is essential, as the role also involves spearheading initiatives to attract diverse talent within the workforce.
Opportunities for strategic leadership development, enhancing skills in organizational development and project management.
Active involvement in large-scale projects collaborating with trusts across London, offering exposure to a diverse range of practices and stakeholders.
Focus on recruitment, retention, and engagement strategies that contribute directly to workforce sustainability and success within the psychological profession.
Leadership role in shaping a comprehensive CPD and training program, allowing for significant impact on the professional growth of Psychological Professionals.
Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion initiatives, making a meaningful difference in widening access for aspiring psychologists from underrepresented backgrounds.
Engagement with external stakeholders including NHS England and higher education institutions, facilitating a broad network and resource sharing opportunities.
Dynamic work environment within a newly formed department, encouraging innovation and the implementation of creative solutions to workforce challenges.

 


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