Lead Psychologist

Jupiter Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Principal Psychologist is available at a leading mental health hospital in York. The role focuses on supporting the development and management of psychological services in a medium secure setting, with a competitive salary and generous benefits.

Benefits

Bonus based on Outcomes

Support for professional development

Contributory pension scheme

Paid sick leave

Generous annual leave entitlement

Enhanced maternity pay

Free parking

Qualifications

• Qualified as a Psychologist, HCPC registered.
• Experience in forensic mental health preferred.
• Specialist training in psychological models for trauma is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Deputising for the Lead Psychologist in their absence.
• Providing 1:1 and group interventions to patients.
• Contributing to MDT care planning and review.

Skills

Psychological assessment

Clinical supervision

Service development

Education

Registered Psychologist with HCPC

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 Stockton-on-the-Forest, York area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This is a medium secure psychiatric hospital, which cares for both mental illness and learning disability patients, which includes an Autistic Spectrum Disorder service and a female service

**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. 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: 6793

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