Consultant Psychologist

Priory; Hassocks; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Enhanced maternity pay

Birthday Holiday – extra annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Private healthcare

Job summary

Priory Hospital Burgess Hill in Hassocks, West Sussex, is seeking a Consultant Psychologist (HCPC registered) for a 12‑month maternity cover. The role offers a full‑time 37.5‑hour week and a salary of £68,250–£78,250 per year, with on‑site work at Priory Hospital Burgess Hill.

You will join the multi‑ward team, providing formulation led care, supervising colleagues, and contributing to patient recovery with CBT and other therapeutic modalities.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered with a minimum of five years’ post‑registration experience at Consultant level.
• Essential training includes CBT and at least two further therapeutic modalities.

Responsibilities

• Join the team across all wards in the Bespoke therapeutic placement for Acute and PICU.
• Deliver formulation led care and a range of therapeutic delivery to patients with complex needs.
• Provide support and guidance to psychologists, assistants and trainee psychologists.
• Oversee supervision and run reflective practice groups with a clear understanding of the service model.

Skills

CBT

Leadership

Strategic planning

Supervision

Education

HCPC registered

Job description

Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology

Location: Priory Hospital Burgess Hill

Compensation: £68,250 - £78,250 / year

Priory Hospital Burgess Hill

Full-time role of 37.5 hours

Description

Priory Hospital Burgess Hill has an opportunity for a Consultant Psychologist with an HCPC registration to join our team. This role is a 12-month maternity cover from October 2026 to October 2027

Priory Hospital Burgess Hill is a specialist across both of our wards. Conveniently located in Hassocks, Priory Hospital Burgess Hill, Goddards Green, West Sussex is an acute and psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU) service for adult males. The hospital is close to the A23, providing road access to Brighton, Gatwick and the M25. Due to the rural location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.

What you’ll be doing

You will join the team across all of our wards. We have a Bespoke therapeutic placement inAcute and PICU. In this role, you will play a key part in patient recovery, supporting the assessment and delivery of tailored treatment plans while ensuring dignity, respect, and high standards of care

• You will provide support and guidance to other psychologists, assistants and trainee psychologists.
• You will be working with clients with complex needs that are relevant to the population in the service area.
• You will develop and deliver formulation led care and be competent in a range of therapeutic delivery.
• You will be responsible for the delivery of/oversight of supervision and running reflective practice groups and do so with an understanding of the model underpinning your service.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you’ll bring to the role

Essential for the role – Consultant Psychologist

Applicants must be HCPC registered with a minimum of five years’ post-registration experience at Consultant level, demonstrating leadership and strategic experience. Essential training includes CBT and at least two further therapeutic modalities, including at least one intervention appropriate to the patient group.

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

Healthcare benefits

• Free on-site parking
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses