Clinical Psychologist

Job description

Clinical Psychologist (Band 3)

Houghton‑le‑Spring / Remote

09:00–17:00, Monday to Friday (37.5 hours per week)

We are now seeking an experienced and highly professional Clinical Psychologist to join our expanding medico‑legal and occupational health services. This is an excellent opportunity to combine clinical expertise with expert witness work, contributing to high‑quality assessments, evidence‑based interventions, and authoritative medico‑legal reporting.

Role Overview

In this role, you will:

• Carry out comprehensive psychological assessments across a range of presentations.
• Deliver short‑ to medium‑term Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) interventions.
• Produce structured, impartial, and compliant expert witness reports for legal proceedings.
• Support the development and quality assurance of our expert panel.
• Attend court or tribunal hearings to provide expert evidence when required.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date clinical records in line with GDPR, HCPC standards, and NHS/private practice requirements.
• Participate in regular supervision and ongoing CPD.
• Keep up to date with relevant legislation, regulatory changes, medical standards, HSE guidance, and case law.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

• BPS‑accredited Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy).
• HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• Minimum two years’ post‑qualification experience.
• Formal training and experience in delivering CBT.
• Competence in medico‑legal report writing; Bond Solon training desirable.
• Strong understanding of CPR Part 35 and PD 35 duties.
• Evidence of ongoing medico‑legal CPD.
• Commitment to high professional standards, ethical practice, and integrity.

Experience

• At least two years’ clinical experience or 100+ personal injury reports completed.
• Experience across a range of case types (clinical negligence, serious injury, disability, criminal, mental capacity) desirable.
• Experience participating in case conferences desirable.
• Experience giving oral evidence in court advantageous.
• Demonstrated experience delivering CBT to diverse client groups.
• Strong understanding of UK ethical and legal frameworks governing psychological practice.

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build effective therapeutic relationships based on trust and respect.
• Strong written and oral evidence‑giving skills.
• Ability to produce impartial, well‑structured, and compliant expert witness reports.
• Effective participation in Discussions of Experts.
• Strong organisational skills and commitment to evidence‑based practice.
• Ability to produce high‑quality Joint Statements (desirable).
• Confidence in giving oral evidence in tribunals or court (desirable).

Personal Qualities

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to evaluate complex evidence.
• Open‑minded, reflective, and receptive to new perspectives.
• Confident and professional demeanour.
• Independence of thought and sound professional judgement.
• Commitment to ongoing CPD and development as an expert witness.
• Dedication to upholding the standards of the expert witness profession.

Key Working Relationships

• Expert Liaison Team
• Medico‑Legal Reporting (MLR) Team

Supported by:

• Values Behavioural Framework
• SMILE Leadership Framework

Our Values

All colleagues are expected to demonstrate our core values:

• Focused
• Innovation
• Respect
• Standards
• Team

You will also be required to work in accordance with company policies, procedures, and relevant legislation, including:

• GDPR
• Equality Act 2010
• Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
• ISO 7001
• ISO 14001

We’re proud to share that ExamWorks UK has once again achieved Level 3 Disability Confident Leader status, reaffirming our commitment to inclusion, accessibility, and equal opportunities for all colleagues.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Durham

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

10-01-2026

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English