Consultant Psychologist

NHS; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider is seeking a Consultant Psychologist to join their team in Cardiff. The role is part-time, working 22.5 hours a week, focusing on providing high-quality care in a supportive environment. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, formulating treatment plans, and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team. The position requires a post-graduate qualification in psychology and registration with the HCPC. Competitive salary package offered.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with complex clients and supporting staff teams.
• Preferable experience in a forensic setting and HCR‑20 trained.
• Post-graduate qualification and current UK professional registration needed.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside colleagues to provide high quality care.
• Conduct assessments and formulate treatment needs for patients.
• Provide training to staff and run reflective practice sessions.

Skills

Experience of working with complex clients

Supporting staff teams

Working in a forensic setting

Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) model

Education

Post-graduate qualification in clinical or forensic psychology

Registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Job description

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Psychologist to join the Psychology Team at Priory Hospital Cardiff. Priory Hospital Cardiff is a modern mental health treatment unit. The unit includes a variety of facilities, such as three secure gardens, a gym, a hydrotherapy pool, patient practice kitchens, patient social area, art rooms and dedicated support service areas. Priory Hospital Cardiff is a 3 Bed Bespoke Therapeutic Placement service. This is a part‑time role working 22.5 hours per week across 3 days. Pro Rata salary for this role is £40,168.00.

Main Duties of the Job

The unit will provide a modern, homely environment promoting independence, whilst employing an experienced Multi‑Disciplinary Team to oversee and support patient progress. As a Registered Psychologist you’ll work alongside colleagues from Psychiatry, Nursing, Occupational Therapy and Social Work to provide high quality care. The Psychologist we are looking for will be experienced in assessment and formulation to help determine the treatment needs of individual service users. A background in Positive Behaviour Support would be beneficial. The role will also include providing training to staff, running reflective practice, writing risk assessments and providing individual and group interventions, to meet the needs of the population.

About Us

Priory is the leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care in the UK. We support 26,000 people a year to move towards a healthier future so they can live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions, including depression, anxiety, and eating disorders, as well as children’s mental health, across our nationwide network of sites. We also support autistic adults and adults with a learning disability, Prader‑Willi Syndrome and brain injuries, as well as older people, within specialist residential care and supported living facilities.

With over 13,000 colleagues working at Priory, we have a long and prestigious history, and an unrivalled reputation for making a real and lasting difference to the lives of every individual in our care.

Priory is part of MEDIAN Group, a leading pan‑European provider of mental health, specialist care and rehabilitation services, focussed on restoring quality of life through effective, evidence‑based and data‑driven care. Priory is committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, read more here. All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. We are an equal opportunities employer. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.

Job Details

Date posted: 08 December 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £40,168 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number: E0358-25-0035

Job locations: Priory Hospital Cardiff, Dyfrig Road, Cardiff, CF5 5AD

Job Description / Responsibilities

For further information please visit https://jobs.priorygroup.com/postings/567a072e-c803-4853-8659-8aecbf7460f8

Person Specification – Experience (Essential)

• Experience of working with complex clients and supporting staff teams. Preferable experience of working in a forensic setting, HCR‑20 trained and experience in the Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) model.

Person Specification – Qualifications (Essential)

• Post‑graduate qualification in clinical or forensic psychology and Registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Registered Psychologist.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer Details

Employer name: Priory Healthcare

Address: Priory Hospital Cardiff, Dyfrig Road, Cardiff, CF5 5AD

Employer's website: https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)