Lead Psychologist

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

Job summary

An extraordinary opportunity for a Principal Psychologist in a leading mental health hospital in York. This pivotal role involves clinical supervision, service development, and managing a specialized team to address diverse patient needs. Attractive salary and benefits for dedicated professionals committed to making a difference in trauma-informed care.

Benefits

Bonus based on Outcomes

Opportunities for professional development

Contributory pension scheme

Paid sick leave

Generous annual leave + birthday off

Enhanced maternity pay

Private Healthcare

Free parking

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Psychologist registered with the HCPC.
• Experience in forensic mental health preferred.
• Specialist training in trauma therapy (e.g. CBT for trauma/EMDR) is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for the Lead Psychologist as needed.
• Provide robust clinical supervision to team members.
• Conduct evidence-based psychological assessments.

Skills

Psychological knowledge application

Clinical supervision

Evidence based psychological assessment

Trauma therapy techniques

MDT care planning

Education

HCPC registered Psychologist

Job description

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
• Private Healthcare
• Free parking

Reference ID: 6793

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