Lead Psychologist

TN United Kingdom; Newport; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

An exceptional opportunity awaits for a dedicated Principal Psychologist at a leading mental health hospital in Monmouthshire. This permanent full-time role offers a chance to make a significant impact in the lives of patients with mental illnesses and personality disorders. You will lead a team, provide clinical supervision, and engage in evidence-based psychological assessments. With a competitive salary and generous benefits, including professional development opportunities and enhanced maternity pay, this role is perfect for those looking to advance their career in a supportive environment. Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider and help shape the future of mental health care.

Benefits

Bonus based on Outcomes

Continuing professional development opportunities

Contributory pension scheme

Paid sick leave

Generous annual leave + birthday off

Enhanced maternity pay

Free parking

Qualifications

• Qualified Psychologist with HCPC registration.
• Experience in forensic mental health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for the Lead Psychologist and manage team members.
• Provide clinical supervision and psychological assessments.
• Contribute to MDT care planning and service development.

Skills

Psychological assessment

Clinical supervision

Trauma therapy (CBT/EMDR)

Team management

MDT care planning

Education

HCPC registered Psychologist

Job description

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An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Principal Psychologist to work in an exceptional mental health hospital based in the Monmouthshire. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This is a mental health hospital that provides medium and low secure care for males and females with mental illnesses and/or personality disorders and for males with intellectual/learning disabilities

**To be considered for this position you must be qualified as a Psychologist registered with the HCPC**

As the Principal Psychologist your key responsibilities include:

• Deputising for the Lead Psychologist in their absence
• Taking a key role in service development
• Line Management of specified team members
• Providing robust clinical supervision and support in appraisals and in the professional development of the team
• Providing evidence based psychological assessment
• Provision of 1:1 and group interventions to patients to address a range of needs
• Contributing to MDT care planning and review
• Contributing to professional development within the team
• Contributing to audit and research as directed by the line manager

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Experience of working with women, ideally in a forensic mental health setting
• Have specialist training in a range of psychological models for trauma (e.g. CBT for trauma/EMDR) and/or other therapies
• Ability to apply psychological knowledge to a psychiatric setting

The successful Principal Psychologist will receive an excellent salary of £58,250 - £68,250 per annum DOE. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Bonus based on Outcomes
• Support and opportunities for continuing professional development
• Option and support to progress
• Contributory pension scheme
• Paid sick leave (after qualifying period)
• Generous annual leave entitlement + your birthday off
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Free parking

Reference ID: 6945

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV