Principal Clinical Psychologist
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Honeybeerecruitment.com Ltd. trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP) Principal Clinical Psychologist
The closing date is 12 September 2026
Job summary
We are looking for a Locum Principal Clinical Psychologist to cover an assignment with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), at MHT Preston, in Preston, Lancashire.
Work pattern: Monday - Friday (22.5 hours)
The successful applicant will deliver an exceptional standard of care to the MoD service personnel and their families.
Pay Rate:
PAYE - £32.79 (£29.26 + £3.53 holiday pay) per hour
Umbrella - £37.71 per hour
Main duties of the job
- To provide a high-quality specialist qualified Clinical/Counselling psychology service as an autonomous and independent practitioner within the defined service sector and as determined by the local Consultant Clinical Psychologist (or designated other) in the defined service sector and as determined by the Head of Service, Defence Clinical Psychology Service (Hd DCPS).
- To provide a specialist psychological assessment and therapy service, at the same time as demonstrating clinical leadership, offering advice and consultation on clients psychological care to non-psychologist colleagues and to others, working autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the relevant teams policies and procedures
- To maintain the highest standards of record keeping including electronic data entry and recording, report writing, activity returns and the responsible exercise of professional self-governance via supervision and continuous professional development.
- To utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development within the defined service sector as agreed with local Consultant Clinical Psychologist and/or Hd DCPS.
- To work with a range of professional groups within a multidisciplinary environment. Work may encompass joint assessments, individual outpatient work, group work or a co-ordinated team approach to patient care.
About us
About Military Medical Personnel and Our Benefits:
Military Medical Personnel (MMP) is a specialist recruitment consultancy dedicated exclusively to providing locum civilian medical, dental and healthcare professionals to the Ministry of Defence. We are a contracted supplier to the MOD and have locum vacancies on military bases throughout the UK and occasionally overseas locations.
Military Medical Personnel offer an attractive package for candidates which may include the following:
- Attractive rates of pay with weekly payments and choice of payment model
- A generous Refer a Friend bonus scheme
- Flexibility of long- and short-term assignments to suit your availability
- Free uniforms provided (if required)
- A PVG membership (Disclosure Scotland) or an Access Northern Ireland certificate is required for this role.
- Free mandatory training
- Weekly payments
- Assigned an experienced consultant who will support you throughout your application and will continue to look after you during your assignment
All job placements are subject to the receipt of satisfactory compliance requirements.
We reserve the right to remove this requirement once a suitable candidate has been selected.
Please note that MMP is unable to sponsor work visas. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, such as a valid visa with no restrictions on hours.
Details
Date posted
17 August 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£37.71 an hour Umbrella.
Contract
Locum
Duration
33 weeks
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
Q0004-41540-1
Job locations
Preston
Lancashire
PR2 8AA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide a high-quality specialist qualified Clinical/Counselling psychology service as an autonomous and independent practitioner within the defined service sector and as determined by the local Consultant Clinical Psychologist (or designated other) in the defined service sector and as determined by the Head of Service, Defence Clinical Psychology Service (Hd DCPS).
- To provide a specialist psychological assessment and therapy service, at the same time as demonstrating clinical leadership, offering advice and consultation on clients psychological care to non-psychologist colleagues and to others, working autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the relevant teams policies and procedures
- To maintain the highest standards of record keeping including electronic data entry and recording, report writing, activity returns and the responsible exercise of professional self-governance via supervision and continuous professional development.
- To utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development within the defined service sector as agreed with local Consultant Clinical Psychologist and/or Hd DCPS.
- To work with a range of professional groups within a multidisciplinary environment. Work may encompass joint assessments, individual outpatient work, group work or a co-ordinated team approach to patient care.
- The post holder will be primarily based as agreed with the Head of Service but will also be expected to see clients at other locations, as appropriate. Such locations may vary from time-to-time dependent upon clinical and operational need and may include a requirement to attend DCPS business and CPD events.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide a high-quality specialist qualified Clinical/Counselling psychology service as an autonomous and independent practitioner within the defined service sector and as determined by the local Consultant Clinical Psychologist (or designated other) in the defined service sector and as determined by the Head of Service, Defence Clinical Psychology Service (Hd DCPS).
- To provide a specialist psychological assessment and therapy service, at the same time as demonstrating clinical leadership, offering advice and consultation on clients psychological care to non-psychologist colleagues and to others, working autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the relevant teams policies and procedures
- To maintain the highest standards of record keeping including electronic data entry and recording, report writing, activity returns and the responsible exercise of professional self-governance via supervision and continuous professional development.
- To utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development within the defined service sector as agreed with local Consultant Clinical Psychologist and/or Hd DCPS.
- To work with a range of professional groups within a multidisciplinary environment. Work may encompass joint assessments, individual outpatient work, group work or a co-ordinated team approach to patient care.
- The post holder will be primarily based as agreed with the Head of Service but will also be expected to see clients at other locations, as appropriate. Such locations may vary from time-to-time dependent upon clinical and operational need and may include a requirement to attend DCPS business and CPD events.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Must be eligible for Graduate Membership of the BPS.
- Must have Postgraduate doctoral level training in Clinical/Counselling psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS.
- Must have HCPC registration under Practitioner Psychologist domain.
Experience
Essential
- Must have a minimum of two years post-qualification experience working as a Clinical/Counselling psychologist within the designated specialty (Adult Mental Health).
- Must be able to evidence having been permanently employed for a minimum of two years at a Principal grade.
- Must be able to evidence having carried out clinical research (either implementation or supervision).
- Must have evidence of delivery of teaching and training.
- Must have evidence of having provided consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
- Must be in date and able to provide certification for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Safeguarding Adults up to and including Level 3 training (Children and Adults).
Qualifications
Essential
- Must be eligible for Graduate Membership of the BPS.
- Must have Postgraduate doctoral level training in Clinical/Counselling psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS.
- Must have HCPC registration under Practitioner Psychologist domain.
Experience
Essential
- Must have a minimum of two years post-qualification experience working as a Clinical/Counselling psychologist within the designated specialty (Adult Mental Health).
- Must be able to evidence having been permanently employed for a minimum of two years at a Principal grade.
- Must be able to evidence having carried out clinical research (either implementation or supervision).
- Must have evidence of delivery of teaching and training.
- Must have evidence of having provided consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
- Must be in date and able to provide certification for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Safeguarding Adults up to and including Level 3 training (Children and Adults).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Honeybeerecruitment.com Ltd. trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP)
Address
Preston
Lancashire
PR2 8AA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.militarymedicalpersonnel.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Honeybeerecruitment.com Ltd. trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP)
Address
Preston
Lancashire
PR2 8AA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.militarymedicalpersonnel.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Recruitment Co-Ordinator
Anna Coakley
08000448123
Details
Date posted
17 August 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£37.71 an hour Umbrella.
Contract
Locum
Duration
33 weeks
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
Q0004-41540-1
Job locations
Preston
Lancashire
PR2 8AA
United Kingdom
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