Head of Psychology

Key Responsibilities

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  Strategic Leadership:
  Lead the development of psychological services, with a strong emphasis on autism, neurodiversity, and complex disability. Drive service expansion beyond physical disabilities.
  
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  Clinical Oversight:
  Ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based interventions for children and adults. Provide supervision and mentorship to psychology staff.
  
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  Research & Education:
  Foster a culture of learning and research. Collaborate with academic bodies to advance clinical practice and knowledge-sharing.
  
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  Stakeholder Engagement:
  Build strong partnerships with families, clinicians, and sector stakeholders. Represent the organisation at national and external forums.
  
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  Team Management:
  Oversee recruitment, performance management, training and professional development of psychology staff. Manage budgets and resources efficiently.
  

Essential Requirements

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  Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent)
  
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  Extensive senior-level experience in disability and neurodiversity
  
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  Proven ability to lead service transformation and strategic planning
  
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  Strong record of research involvement and clinical governance
  

Desirable Attributes

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  Innovative, dynamic leadership style
  
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  Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  
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  Collaborative and team-oriented mindset
  
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  Deep commitment to diversity, inclusion, and public service values