Senior Practitioner Psychologist in Horsham RH12 1RJ inHorsham RH12 1RJ PUBLISHED FRI 26 SEP 2025 Jump to job information section
£55,690 to £62,682 a year
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Band 8a salary £55,690–£62,682 with a permanent, full‑time contract
Lead and supervise Band 7, trainee and assistant psychologists — strong leadership role
HCPC‑registered, doctoral‑level role ideal for experienced applied psychologists
Direct influence on service development, audit and research within the Trust
Horsham base with easy travel to coast, countryside, Brighton and London — family friendly
NHS employer (equal opportunities); skilled worker sponsorship considered
As Senior Practitioner Psychologist at Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, based in New Park House, Horsham (RH12 1RJ), you will deliver specialist applied psychological assessment, formulation and evidence‑based interventions for clients, families and carers across community, inpatient and primary care settings. This Band 8a, permanent full‑time role (£55,690–£62,682) carries responsibility for clinical governance, complex risk assessment and management, and for providing high‑quality supervision and training to Band 7, assistant and trainee psychologists and other staff.
This post suits an experienced HCPC‑registered practitioner with doctoral‑level training (or equivalent), strong research and audit skills, and a track record of leading psychology within multi‑disciplinary teams. The Trust supports service development, offers opportunities to influence local care pathways and values work‑life balance in a location with easy access to coast, countryside, Brighton and London. The role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check; skilled worker sponsorship will be considered. To apply, please click the “Apply Now” button shown alongside this advert. You can also find and track this vacancy on jobsincare.com.
This post suits an experienced HCPC‑registered practitioner with doctoral‑level training (or equivalent), strong research and audit skills, and a track record of leading psychology within multi‑disciplinary teams. The Trust supports service development, offers opportunities to influence local care pathways and values work‑life balance in a location with easy access to coast, countryside, Brighton and London. The role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check; skilled worker sponsorship will be considered. To apply, please click the “Apply Now” button shown alongside this advert. You can also find and track this vacancy on jobsincare.com.
Band 8a salary £55,690–£62,682 with a permanent, full‑time contract
Lead and supervise Band 7, trainee and assistant psychologists — strong leadership role
HCPC‑registered, doctoral‑level role ideal for experienced applied psychologists
Direct influence on service development, audit and research within the Trust
Horsham base with easy travel to coast, countryside, Brighton and London — family friendly
NHS employer (equal opportunities); skilled worker sponsorship considered
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Band 8a salary £55,690–£62,682 with a permanent, full‑time contract; Lead and supervise Band 7, trainee and assistant psychologists — strong leadership role; HCPC‑registered, doctoral‑level role ideal for experienced applied psychologists; Direct influence on service development, audit and research within the Trust; Horsham base with easy travel to coast, countryside, Brighton and London — family friendly; NHS employer (equal opportunities); skilled worker sponsorship considered
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