Principal Psychologist – Practice, Quality and Innovation
Core
Functional authority for Psychology practice, quality, and innovation across a multidisciplinary service for children, adolescents, families, and schools.
Role type
Principal Psychologist (Clinical Governance & Strategy)
Builds
Clinical models, service design, standard ways of working, and quality systems for Psychology services.
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Psychology / Education
Required skills
Clinical governance, quality assurance, professional standards design, clinician capability development, evidence-based service design, regulatory compliance, data analysis for outcomes, stakeholder influence, risk management, innovation leadership
Preferred skills
Autism assessment expertise, postgraduate qualification in clinical/counselling/educational/developmental psychology, experience in not-for-profit/child and family/disability/education environments, community of practice development
Technologies
AI and automation tools for clinical practice
Responsibilities
Maintain and publish Psychology Practice Framework; resolve clinical/ethical escalations; lead service innovation from concept to implementation; update SOPs and protocols; manage clinical risk register; analyze complaints and outcomes data; verify clinician competencies and supervision; provide clinical input to recruitment and performance decisions; assess new technology for clinical adoption; represent practice in external forums.
Seniority
Principal, functional authority & thought leadership
