Consultant Psychologist - Inpatient CAMHS and EDU

Priory; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 69,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service provider in Cheadle is seeking a Consultant Psychologist for their inpatient CAMHS and EDU ward. You will play a pivotal role in developing care plans and delivering therapeutic interventions. The ideal candidate will have experience in CBT and other modalities, working with complex patients, and possess leadership skills. The position offers a competitive salary and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Supplemented meals

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Birthday Holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym membership and IT technology

Access to development opportunities

Sponsorship for professional qualifications

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate a solid understanding of therapeutic principles.
• Experience in conducting assessments relevant to the specific environment.
• Willingness to undertake additional training.

Responsibilities

• Assist qualified staff with patient care plans.
• Contribute to service development and audits.
• Provide support to other psychologists and trainees.

Skills

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Therapeutic modalities

Leadership and management

Clinical supervision

Working with complex clients

Education

Relevant clinical qualifications

Job description

Consultant Psychologist - Inpatient CAMHS and EDU

Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Cheadle Royal

Compensation: £68,250 / year

Priory Hospital Cheadle is looking to recruit a Consultant Psychologist to join the team on our inpatient CAMHS and EDU ward. This is a full-time role of 37.5 hours.

Set within landscaped gardens in Stockport, Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal offers a range of comprehensive inpatient mental health services for young people and adults. The focus of our service is to help people live their best life in a safe and supportive environment.

What you'll be doing

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients\' wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients.

• You will contribute to the development of, and audit of services, at your site and more broadly when required and asked by your Head of Psychology.
• You will work with a dynamic multi-professional team leading development of individual formulations and psychological assessment. With the support of other members of the psychology team, you will support the development and delivery of behavioural and other psychological interventions for patients and service users and provide appropriately developed psychologically informed guidance to reduce risks, aid recovery and independence.
• 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.

What you'll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

The ideal candidate will have a confident grasp of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) along with proficiency in at least two other therapeutic modalities, one of which should include training in interventions suitable for working with location-specific or relevant clinical disorders. They should demonstrate a solid understanding and application of therapeutic principles, with a willingness to undertake additional training if not already completed. Experience in working with complex clients and delivering highly specialist interventions is essential, as is the ability to operate at a strategic level. Training in clinical supervision, as well as experience in conducting assessments relevant to the specific environment and population, is required. Additionally, the candidate should bring leadership and management experience, alongside proven skills in service planning and development.

For more information about the role, you can email Apply

What we will give you in return

• Free on-site parking
• Supplemented meals
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra day’s annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• 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

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.

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