Principal Clinical / Counselling Psychologist (AMHP)
At a glance
- Band
- Band 8
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Hours / week
- 28.8
- Posted
- 26/08/2026
- Closes
- 09/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
NHS Highland is seeking an experienced Principal Clinical / Counselling Psychologist to provide clinical leadership within Adult Mental Health Services across North Highland. This permanent, part-time role involves highly specialist psychological assessment and intervention for adults with complex mental health difficulties. You will lead specialist psychological services, provide supervision and training, and contribute to service development and governance. The position offers an excellent opportunity for experienced clinicians seeking a leadership role with a balanced working pattern.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 8 at £53,755 – £60,504 a year, across England.
This advert: £76,888 – £82,251 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
253655
Salary:
Band 8B (£76,888 - £82,251)
Job closing date:
09/09/2026
Job Type:
Other Therapeutic
Location:
New Craigs Hospital
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
28.8
Job posted date:
26/08/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Highland
Department:
Adult Mental Health Psychology
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Job Advert
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
NHS Highland is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Principal Clinical / Counselling Psychologist to contribute to clinical leadership within Adult Mental Health Services across North Highland.
This is a 0.8 WTE permanent post, based on a 36 hour week full time contract, (pro rata 28.8 hr) offering an excellent opportunity for experienced clinicians seeking a leadership role with a balanced working pattern.
About the Role
As Principal Psychologist, you will:
Provide highly specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for adults with complex and enduring mental health difficulties
Lead the delivery and coordi
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