Consultant Psychologist - Inpatient CAMHS and EDU

Priory Group; Greater Manchester; Sur place; GBP 58 000 - 78 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Free on-site parking

Birthday Holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Résumé du poste

Priory Group seeks a Consultant Psychologist for the inpatient CAMHS and EDU ward at Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal. Full time, 37.5 hours, site-based, HCPC registered. You will work with the Head of Psychology to drive strategic directions and deliver high-quality patient outcomes.

The role requires a Master’s degree, HCPC registration, and extensive CBT expertise with other therapies; leadership experience is essential to support service planning and governance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology and HCPC registration are required.
• Proficiency in CBT and at least two other therapies is essential.
• Experience with complex clients and high-level service planning is required.
• Willingness to undertake further training and clinical supervision.

Responsabilités

• Deliver psychological services on the inpatient CAMHS/EDU ward.
• Support development and audit of services and governance initiatives.
• Provide consultation to senior leaders and contribute to risk reduction.
• Lead psychological practice and supervise clinical activity as required.

Connaissances

CBT

Multiple therapies

Leadership and management

Strategic service planning

Formation

Master's degree

HCPC Registration

Description du poste

Consultant Psychologist - Inpatient CAMHS and EDU

Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Cheadle Royal

Compensation: £68,250 / year

Description

Priory Hospital Cheadle

Full Time | 37.5 hours | Site Based

£68250

HCPC Registration Required

You will be working on our inpatient CAMHS and EDU ward.

Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal, Stockport is an inpatient mental health service for young people and adults. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes along Wilmslow Road and Cheadle Hulme and East Didsbury railway stations approximately 1–2 miles from the service.

What you'll be doing

The Consultant Psychologist will work closely with the Head of Psychology in delivering the strategic direction of the service to the hospital director/director of services/medical director. The Consultant Psychologist will ensure both the professional psychological practice and quality of the psychology department, to ensure excellence in patient experience and outcomes. You will contribute to the development of audit of services at your site and more broadly when required and asked by your Head of Psychology. You will be required to 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 also provide consultation to the Head of Psychology and Senior Managers as required, and work within clinical and research governance initiatives.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Essential:

Relevant Masters degree

HCPC Registration required

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.

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.

• Free on-site parking
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days 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.