Clinical Psychologists receive their training through the NHS.
Typically, after several years of practice and the accumulation of diverse experiences, the option to apply for Consultant Clinical Psychologist positions arises when vacancies become available.
Consultant Clinical Psychologist job interviews
The interview panel for these roles includes external assessors. These assessors are drawn from the two main professional psychology bodies, the British Psychological Society and/or the Association ACP Their role is to represent the profession and ensure that only candidates with the necessary and relevant expertise are appointed to Consultant positions.
Consultant Clinical Psychologists’ roles compared to Clinical Psychologist colleagues
Consultants generally have a more advanced level of clinical expertise, enabling them to work with highly complex clients.
They also contribute to service-wide development by taking on strategic and/or clinical leadership roles.
These professionals are considered ambassadors for the clinical psychology profession at its highest level.
Their work often influences policy and service development at a Trust, Regional, or National level.
Consultants are also likely to have contributed to the field through publications in peer-reviewed academic journals and/or presentations at professional conferences.
They practice with significant autonomy and are equipped to handle the most complex work.
We have several experienced Consultant level colleagues available for private assessments and therapy.
You can find more information on our website here under the about us page.
