Lead Practitioner Psychologist - Acute Inpatient Care

NHS; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Principal Practitioner Psychologist to join their team to offer high-quality psychological input within acute inpatient services. Responsibilities include clinical leadership, conducting psychological assessments, and providing support to other professionals. The ideal candidate will have postgraduate training in psychology, relevant HCPC registration, and experience in mental health crises. This role offers an opportunity to work in a supportive environment focused on staff well-being and professional development.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Extensive training program

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical/counselling/forensic psychology.
• Current registration as a Clinical, Forensic or Counselling psychologist.
• Completion of further post qualification training in psychological therapies.
• Experience working with complex mental health problems including crises.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership in a high-quality psychology service.
• Undertake psychological assessments and interventions.
• Support team development and transformation of service delivery.
• Conduct risk assessments and management.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Psychological assessment

Team collaboration

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Education

Post-graduate doctoral level training in psychology

Current registration with HCPC

Post qualification training in psychological therapies

Training in supervision

Job description

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Principal Practitioner Psychologist to join their team to offer high-quality psychological input within acute inpatient services. Responsibilities include clinical leadership, conducting psychological assessments, and providing support to other professionals. The ideal candidate will have postgraduate training in psychology, relevant HCPC registration, and experience in mental health crises. This role offers an opportunity to work in a supportive environment focused on staff well-being and professional development.