Switch The Play Foundation
Freelance Associate Clinical Psychologist
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Switch the Play Foundation
The Switch the Play Foundation is the UK's only charity dedicated to supporting athletes to successfully transition into life beyond sport. A key part of our athlete support offer is our Psychological Care Pathway - an independent, confidential service providing athletes with access to specialist psychological support during periods of challenge, change and transition.
We recognise that many athletes do not choose when their sporting careers come to an end. Retirement may result from injury, deselection, illness or other unforeseen circumstances, and can have a significant impact on wellbeing and identity. Our Psychological Care Pathway plays a vital role in supporting athletes through these experiences, helping them navigate change and build positive futures beyond performance sport.
We are seeking a qualified, HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist to join our team of Associate Practitioners. This is a paid associate position, with work offered on an hourly basis according to demand. Experience working with athletes, within high-performance sport, or across sporting performance pathways is highly desirable.
Role Overview
As an Associate Clinical Psychologist, you will also become a valued Switch the Play TeamMate - part of a trusted network of specialists committed to delivering exceptional, person-centred support to athletes. Being a TeamMate means more than providing clinical expertise; it means working collaboratively, sharing learning, supporting fellow practitioners and contributing to a culture built on professionalism, compassion and continuous development.
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Working as part of the Psychological Care Pathway, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary network of specialists across psychology, mentoring, career development and athlete wellbeing, ensuring athletes receive holistic, person-centred support tailored to their individual needs.
About You
- Qualification as a Clinical Psychologist
- Current HCPC registration
- Experience supporting individuals experiencing psychological distress, adjustment and life transitions
- Experience working within sport or high-performance environments (desirable)
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- A collaborative, compassionate and athlete-centred approach to practice
- A commitment to working as part of a multidisciplinary team and contributing to a positive learning culture.
What We Offer
As an Associate Clinical Psychologist with Switch the Play Foundation, you'll benefit from:
- Paid associate work on an hourly basis
- Flexible opportunities, with work offered according to demand
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to athletes at pivotal moments in their lives
- Becoming part of our TeamMate community - a trusted multidisciplinary network of practitioners committed to supporting athletes and one another through collaboration, shared expertise and ongoing professional development
- Regular Continuing Professional Development (CPD), reflective practice and peer support through our monthly and quarterly TeamMate meetings.
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Being a Switch the Play TeamMate
At Switch the Play Foundation, our TeamMates are central to the quality of support we provide. As a member of our TeamMate community, you will be expected to work collaboratively, uphold high professional standards and contribute to a culture of shared learning and continuous improvement.
Successful applicants will be expected to:
- Attend a monthly online TeamMate meeting
- Attend a quarterly online TeamMate development and CPD meeting
- Engage in reflective practice, peer learning and knowledge sharing
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Psychological Care Pathway to ensure joined-up, person-centred support
- Uphold the values, standards and mutual expectations set out in the Switch the Play TeamMate Pact.
These meetings and shared commitments provide valuable opportunities for collaboration, professional development and peer support, helping us deliver the highest quality service to the athletes we support.
How to Apply
If you are passionate about supporting athletes to thrive both during and beyond their sporting careers, we'd love to hear from you.
Please send your CV together with a brief expression of interest outlining your relevant experience to: info@switchtheplay.com. Closing date: 7th August 2026.
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