Find your career in psychology
Find all you need to know about becoming a psychologist and what career options are available.
Find your career path
Considering pursuing a career in psychology? Well you're not the only one. As a matter of fact over 750,000 people in the UK currently work in an area which involves psychology as part of their role.
Getting started
Your path to becoming a psychologist can start at any point. Some begin their journey at school, or at college, while others don't start until university. But whatever level you're at, we aim to provide you with all the information (and inspiration) to help you on your way.
Find out moreCareer options in psychology
Whether you're new to the job market, or looking for a change of career, there are many options available to you in the field of psychology. But finding the right one isn't always easy, so this page aims to provide some helpful insight and guidance about the many different roles in the domains of psychology and the wider psychological workforce.
Find out morePostgraduate study and qualifications
Postgraduate study may be required to qualify for some roles in psychology, or there may be areas where you might want to develop your knowledge further. On this page you'll find advice about how to find the right course for you, including information about undertaking one of our accredited conversion courses.
Find out moreCoaching Psychology Professional Recognition Route (PRR)
This route has been developed to ensure that coaching psychology practitioners who meet the level 8 standards to gain chartered membership for the BPS through their professional training and practice have the opportunity to do so.
Find out moreWider Psychological Workforce
The term Wider Psychological Workforce refers to a number of psychological practitioners roles that are not-regulated by law. Some of these roles do not require a psychology degree, while others will supplement your main career as a psychologist.
Find out moreAdditional careers resources
The BPS provides a number of additional careers resources designed for use by schools, colleges, and higher educational institutions. These include videos, newsletters, and downloadable resources, all of which can be accessed on this page.
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Latest jobs
Psychologist
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Starting at a Band 6 (£35,392 - £42,618) up to 8b (£58,972 - £68,525).
Bridgwater
Sun, 3 Dec 2023 GMT
Clinical Lead (Residential) – Colchester
Essex County Council
Up to £60,184 per annum
Colchester
Sun, 3 Dec 2023 GMT
Senior Practice Tutor: Pg Dip Senior Wellbeing Practitioner (SWP)
Anna Freud
£50,000 per annum FTE, plus 6% contributory pension scheme
London (Greater) - Hybrid working
Mon, 4 Dec 2023 GMT
Senior Occupational Psychologist
Cabinet Office
£40,850 - £44,260
York
Sun, 3 Dec 2023 GMT
Principal Occupational Psychologist - Service Manager of SCS Assessment
Cabinet Office
£53,400, negotiable up to £65,000 for the successful candidate, depending on level of experience
Glasgow, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, York
Sun, 3 Dec 2023 GMT
Lead Practitioner Psychologist (equiv NHS AFC Band 8b)
Via
£64,408 - £73,961 pro rata'd per annum, inclusive of London Weighting where appropriate
Redbridge
Mon, 11 Dec 2023 GMT
Practitioner - Edge of Care - Children and Families Service
London Borough of Hackney
£41,472 - £42,510
London (Greater)
Tue, 5 Dec 2023 GMT
Cluster Educational Psychologist
Northampton Academy
highly competitive for the right candidate
East Midlands and Oxfordshire
Thu, 4 Jan 2024 GMT