Lead Psychologist

Jupiter Recruitment; Oldham; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a skilled Lead Psychologist for their private mental health hospital in Oldham. The role involves overseeing psychological services, engaging in clinical governance, and developing initiatives within a multidisciplinary team. With a competitive salary of up to £70,000 per annum, the position offers extensive benefits including generous annual leave, professional training, and wellbeing support, making it an excellent opportunity for a dedicated professional.

Benefits

33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)

Free meals and parking

Wellbeing activities

Career development and training

Pension contribution

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity Package

Qualifications

• Registered with HCPC, BPS accredited, Chartered Member of BPS.
• Experience with complex needs, ability to supervise juniors.
• Competency in psychological assessments and formulation skills.

Responsibilities

• Attend Clinical Leads meetings, contribute to governance.
• Support psychology services and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Develop new initiatives and supervise junior staff.

Skills

Assessing

Formulating

Therapeutic work

Problem resolution

Supervision

Trauma knowledge

Psychological assessments

Education

HCPC registration

BPS accreditation

Chartered Member of BPS

Job description

An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for a skilled Lead Psychologist to work in an exceptional private mental health hospital based in the Oldham, Greater Manchester area.You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This is a specialist mental health hospital which has self-contained flats for men over 18 years old, which helps them move along their care pathway to more independent living

**To be considered for this position you must be registered with the HCPC, BPS accredited and a Chartered Member of the BPS**

As the Lead Psychologist your key responsibilities include:

• Attending and contributing to Clinical Leads and Hospital Governance Meetings
• Supporting the provision of psychology services in a specified area, in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
• Participating fully with the multidisciplinary team and ensure that the service user is fully engaged in their care pathway
• Supporting clinical team working, including both direct interventions and the delivery of staff training programmes
• Supporting the clinical team and area of service in developing new initiatives and ways of working
• Taking a key role in Psychology service developments, providing an evidence-based approach to new clinical initiatives
• Maximising current opportunities to make improvements to the service area.
• Participating in the recruitment of junior psychology staff
• Supporting in the development and implementation of policies that enhance staff safety and risk management
• Working with internal and external agencies in order to enhance treatment pathways for service users

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

• Competence in assessing, formulating, and working therapeutically with service users
• Ability to identify and proactively resolve problems and challenges within the service
• Ability to supervise junior members of the team
• Knowledge and understanding of working with trauma
• Experience in working with people with complex needs that are relevant to the population in the service area
• Competency in psychological assessments and formulation skills and an aptitude for learning new assessment methods

The successful Lead Psychologist will receive an excellent salary up to £70,000 per annum.This exciting position is a permanent full time role for 37.5 hours a week working through days.In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) - plus your birthday off!
• Free meals and parking
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance
• Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals
• Pension contribution to secure your future
• Life Assurance for added peace of mind
• Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time

Reference ID: 6951

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