Psychology & Psychotherapy Workforce Lead

Are you passionate about shaping the future of the psychology and psychotherapy workforce?

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced and innovative senior psychological professional to join our Corporate Psychology & Psychotherapy team as a Principal Psychology & Psychotherapy Workforce Development Lead.

This is a unique opportunity to influence the development, wellbeing and professional growth of one of the largest psychology and psychotherapy workforces in the NHS. Working closely with the Director & Deputy Director for Psychology & Psychotherapy and a wide range of internal and external partners, you will lead strategic workforce development initiatives that strengthen capability, support staff wellbeing and promote excellence in psychological practice across the Trust.

This post is offered on a job-share basis, working 22.5 hours per week across Monday to Thursday, alongside the existing postholder who works Thursdays and Fridays., As a senior leader within Corporate Psychology & Psychotherapy, you will:

Lead the development, coordination and delivery of psychology and psychotherapy workforce development programmes across SLaM.

Design and deliver a broad portfolio of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities, including training events, mentoring schemes, leadership development and action learning programmes.

Lead workforce projects, funding bids and collaborative initiatives with partner organisations and professional bodies.

Support recruitment, retention and career progression across the psychology and psychotherapy workforce.

Contribute to Trust-wide staff wellbeing and staff support programmes, helping to create psychologically safe and inclusive workplaces.

Provide expert consultation, supervision and leadership to psychological professionals across multiple services.

Champion equality, diversity and inclusion and support the development of culturally responsive services and workforce practices.

Lead and contribute to service evaluation, audit, quality improvement and research activities.

This role combines strategic leadership, workforce development, clinical expertise and professional leadership, making it an ideal opportunity for an experienced practitioner seeking to influence psychological services at organisational level.

If you are an experienced senior psychological professional who is passionate about workforce development, leadership and creating opportunities for others to flourish, we would welcome your application.

At South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, you will join one of the world's leading mental health organisations. Working in partnership with the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London and as part of King's Health Partners, we are internationally recognised for excellence in clinical care, research and education.

Access to extensive professional development and leadership opportunities.

Opportunities to contribute to innovative workforce and service transformation programmes.

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

Opportunities to engage in research, quality improvement and academic collaborations.

Staff wellbeing support and learning opportunities.