(Part-Time) Principal Psychologist | Learning Disability Team

Job description

Are you a highly skilled Principal Psychologist ready to make a significant impact? Or an experienced Senior Psychologist looking to step into a Principal role?

We welcome applications from psychologists across a range of clinical specialities – including mental health, neurodevelopmental services, forensic, and health psychology – who are motivated to develop their expertise in working with adults with learning disabilities.

We are seeking a clinician to join our dynamic Community Learning Disability Team . In this part‐time role (22.5 hours per week) you will deliver a blend of direct therapeutic work and indirect consultation, supporting individuals and their networks across North and West Oxfordshire.

This role is ideal for those seeking a portfolio career or looking to combine NHS work with other professional interests.

We are open to appointing at Band 8a with a structured preceptorship to Band 8b for the right candidate. You will be supported through a clear development pathway including enhanced supervision, leadership development and defined progression milestones.

If you are new to learning disabilities, we offer structured support to help you build specialist knowledge and confidence in this area.

Our team is research active, offering opportunities to contribute to clinical trials and service innovation that influence practice locally and nationally.

Join us and help shape outstanding community care!

Clinical Expertise: Deliver specialist psychological assessment, formulation, and intervention for adults with learning disabilities, using a range of evidence‐based models tailored to individual needs.

Consultation & Risk Management: Lead risk formulation and management planning through consultation with the multidisciplinary team and external services, providing specialist guidance to support safe, coordinated, and effective care.

Psycho‐Education & Training: Deliver training and support colleagues to work in a formulation‐driven, evidence‐based way, strengthening professional practice, managing risk, and improving long‐term outcomes for service users.

Embedding Psychological Thinking: Promote and embed psychological thinking across the multidisciplinary team, helping to develop a reflective, compassionate, and evidence‐informed culture of care.

Leadership & Career Development: Take on meaningful leadership responsibilities with support to develop leadership capability, offering clear opportunities to progress into more senior clinical or operational roles within Oxford Health.

Research & Innovation: Contribute to a research‐active department by supporting the design and delivery of clinical research and trials focused on interventions for people with learning disabilities.

Benefits

Excellent opportunities for career progression

Individual and Trust‐wide learning and development

27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service

NHS Discount

Pension scheme

Lease car scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)

Staff networking and support groups

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Banbury

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-05-2026

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