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Clinical Psychologist jobs in the United Kingdom

Regulated profession (HCPC). Employers typically expect registration eligibility, strong documentation standards, and safe risk practice.

Healthcare & Care Senior / Specialist Sponsorship: possible for eligible employers (role-dependent) Regulation: HCPC protected title requirements
CV required: candidates without a CV are not considered.
Typical gross pay (NHS AfC) Often Band 7–8b depending on scope and responsibility (UK nation and employer rules apply).
Working pattern Commonly 37.5 hours/week (hybrid options may exist by service).
Updated 2026-01-01 (weekly refresh cadence).
Work eligibility: non-UK candidates must have the right to work in the UK or apply for roles where sponsorship is possible (depends on employer, role code eligibility, and compliance checks). For this profession, regulated registration expectations still apply.
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What the job looks like (UK)

  • Assessment, formulation, and intervention planning within a defined pathway.
  • Evidence-based interventions (individual / group / systemic), adjusted to risk and complexity.
  • MDT consultation: helping teams make safe decisions on complex cases.
  • Clinical records written to governance standards (audit-ready, defensible, clear).
  • Supervision and reflective practice (both receiving and, depending on role, providing).

Pay in the UK (gross / brutto)

Below are typical NHS Agenda for Change ranges often seen in adverts for psychology posts. Exact pay depends on band, point, UK nation, and employer.
Typical band Annual gross pay Approx. gross hourly (37.5h × 52) Usually aligns to
Band 7 £47,810 – £54,710 ~£24.52 – £28.06 / hour Newly qualified / core clinical psychologist scope (service-dependent)
Band 8a £55,690 – £62,682 ~£28.56 – £32.14 / hour Highly specialist scope, complex caseload, leadership elements
Band 8b £64,455 – £74,896 ~£33.05 – £38.41 / hour Principal level, service leadership, pathway responsibility
Note: Some “bank” roles advertise hourly rates; supplements and location weighting (if any) are employer-specific.

Conditions you should expect

  • Hours: many services use a 37.5-hour week; delivery may include evenings/weekends depending on pathway and client group.
  • Annual leave (common in NHS AfC): increases with service length (policy-driven by employer).
  • Checks: right-to-work verification, reference checks, and DBS level appropriate to service-user contact.
  • Clinical governance: supervision culture, incident learning, audit/service evaluation expectations.
  • Data protection: strict boundaries on records, confidentiality, and minimal necessary data.
UK-specific operational detail: some Scottish AfC employers are implementing reduced full-time weeks (implementation varies by board and timeline).
Next step: Submit your CV via the CV page. We will screen your profile against current UK demand and employer requirements (registration, scope, and right-to-work route).
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Requirements (detailed)

Non-negotiables (typical employer expectations)
  • English CV with clear scope, populations, and supervision structure.
  • HCPC protected title requirement: employers commonly require registration eligibility for the relevant protected title (regulated profession).
  • Evidence of supervised clinical practice (assessment, formulation, intervention, risk work).
  • Documentation competence: notes that are concise, defensible, and consistent with the care plan.
  • Governance readiness: willingness to work within service policies, supervision, and outcomes/audit.
Strong advantages
  • Experience with complex presentations (comorbidity, trauma, neurodiversity, long-term conditions).
  • Track record in service evaluation / audit / pathway improvement.
  • Group work facilitation and multidisciplinary consultation.
  • Specialist area evidence (CAMHS, neuro, learning disability, health psychology interface).
  • Supervision provided to junior staff (where role scope includes it).

Short candidate portrait

  • Clinically structured: thinks in formulation, not only techniques.
  • Risk-literate: can explain decisions, actions, and escalation clearly.
  • Write-to-standard: documentation is clean, brief, and audit-ready.
  • Team multiplier: improves care via consultation, not just own sessions.
  • Professional discipline: uses supervision, tracks outcomes, maintains CPD.
CV tip: add a “Regulation & Registration” section (current status, regulator, registration number if applicable, and timeline if in progress).

International candidates (practical checklist)

  1. Prepare an English CV that clearly shows supervised clinical hours and settings.
  2. Collect degree/transcripts, supervised practice evidence, references, and CPD records.
  3. Map your experience to UK expectations: assessment → formulation → intervention → outcomes → governance.
  4. Be ready to explain your route to UK work eligibility (right-to-work or employer sponsorship route).
  5. Bring a short de-identified portfolio summary (no client identifiable information).
This page is guidance, not legal advice. Final eligibility is determined by the employer and relevant UK authorities.

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FAQ (UK Clinical Psychologist)

Is visa sponsorship guaranteed for Clinical Psychologists?
No. Sponsorship depends on the employer being a licensed sponsor, the exact role’s eligibility, salary/compliance rules, and your ability to meet professional and regulatory requirements.
Will I be assessed on therapy techniques or formulation?
In UK services, formulation is central. Employers often look for structured thinking, documentation discipline, and safe risk practice alongside technique knowledge.
What should my CV highlight first?
Scope and level of practice, supervised clinical experience, populations, risk/safeguarding exposure, outcomes used, and governance work (audit/service evaluation).