Consultant Psychologist

NHS; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A modern mental health treatment unit in Cardiff is seeking a part-time Consultant Psychologist to join their Psychology Team. The role involves providing high-quality care in a supportive environment, conducting assessments, and training staff. Ideal candidates will have a post-graduate qualification in psychology and experience with complex clients. This position offers the opportunity to help shape patient treatment in a collaborative, dedicated setting.

Qualifications

• Experience working with complex clients and staff team support.
• Training in HCR-20 and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) model is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team.
• Conduct assessments and formulate treatment plans.
• Train staff and provide group interventions.

Skills

Experience of working with complex clients

Background in Positive Behaviour Support

Team collaboration

Education

Post-graduate qualification in clinical or forensic psychology

Registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Job description

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 youll 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 childrens 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 ofMEDIAN Group, a leading pan-European provider of mental health, specialist care and rehabilitation services, focussed on restoring quality of life through effective, evidenced 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 morehere.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 responsibilities

For further information please visit

https://jobs.priorygroup.com/postings/567a072e-c803-4853-8659-8aecbf7460f8

Person Specification

Experience

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.