Part-Time Lead Psychologist

NHS; Exeter; On-site; GBP 39,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare organization in Exeter is seeking a part-time Clinical Psychologist to lead the psychology department at Pinhoe View. The role involves assessing and delivering patient-centered psychological interventions in a supportive inpatient environment. The ideal candidate will have a BPS-recognised psychology degree and HCPC registration. A competitive salary and bonus are offered, alongside opportunities for career development and professional growth.

Benefits

£5,000 welcome bonus

Annual salary of £38,400

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Free meals and parking

Wellbeing support and work-life balance activities

24-hour GP service

Career development and training

Pension contribution

Life assurance

Enhanced maternity packages

Qualifications

• BPS-recognised psychology degree(s).
• HCPC registration.
• Understanding of evidence-based psychological practice.
• Experience applying psychological knowledge to a clinical setting.
• Experience working with clients with cognitive deficits.
• Experience conducting research and project work.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the assessment of referrals and provide initial assessments.
• Undertake high-quality direct and indirect psychological interventions.
• Work therapeutically with service users with complex presentations.
• Formulate and implement specialist psychological treatment plans.
• Be professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of clinical work.
• Maintain high standards of care in accordance with guidelines and policies.

Skills

BPS-recognised psychology degree

HCPC registration

Understanding of evidence-based psychological practice

Experience applying psychological knowledge

Experience working with clients with cognitive deficits

Experience conducting research and project work

Education

BPS-recognised psychology degree

Job description

This is a part-time lead psychologist role at Pinhoe View, a 36-bed acute inpatient hospital in Exeter, offering a rewarding career where you can make a difference and change lives for the better. You will receive a £5,000 welcome bonus, support from a regional network of healthcare professionals, and numerous career development opportunities.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education. There are opportunities to grow and move within the organisation.

Job overview

You will work 22.5 hours per week as a Part-time Clinical Psychologist at Pinhoe View, a 36-bed Acute Inpatient Hospital in Exeter. You will lead the psychology department, work with the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) to offer patient-centred care, and implement daily activities to support recovery. You will assess service users, plan and deliver person-centred interventions, and continuously evaluate care and treatment. You will oversee the provision of the psychology service and support the team in assessment, formulation, interventions and psychology groups in collaboration with the team. There are opportunities for professional growth and development, with a regional network of healthcare professionals available for support. This role includes a welcome bonus of £5,000 and potential to extend the workdays from three to four.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the assessment of referrals and provide initial assessments for service users referred to the service.
• Undertake high-quality direct (assessment & therapeutic) and indirect (consultative, advisory, and evaluative) specialist psychological interventions and make autonomous clinical decisions.
• Work therapeutically with service users with complex presentations, using a broad range of structured psychometric and semi-structured clinical methods.
• Formulate and implement plans of specialist psychological treatment or management of patients’ mental health needs based on a multi-factorial psychological understanding and current evidence-based best practice.
• Be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of clinical work and care.
• Maintain high standards of care in all areas of practice and in accordance with the HCPC Code of Conduct, professional guidelines and Company Policies and Procedures.

Requirements

• BPS-recognised psychology degree(s).
• HCPC registration.
• Understanding of evidence-based psychological practice.
• Experience applying psychological knowledge to a clinical setting.
• Experience working with clients with cognitive deficits.
• Experience conducting research and project work.

Location

Location: Pinhoe View, College Way, Exeter, EX1 3PZ. Pinhoe View is a purpose-built facility providing mental health services for adults with acute conditions across two wards. The 24-hour inpatient service is supported by a full multidisciplinary team specialized in assessment, treatment and stabilization of significant mental health episodes and crises.

What you will get

• Annual salary of £38,400
• 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays) with your birthday off
• Free meals and parking
• Wellbeing support and activities for work-life balance
• 24-hour GP service
• Access to Stream to manage your finances
• Career development and training to support your goals
• Pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Enhanced maternity packages

There are additional benefits including retail discounts, special offers and more.

About your next employer

You will work for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales, there are opportunities to grow and move within the organisation.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network across 10 countries and over 86,000 employees worldwide.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment practices and is a Disability Confident employer. All staff are responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. All candidates are subject to DBS disclosure.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BPS-recognised psychology degree(s) and HCPC registration.
• Understanding of evidence-based psychological practice.
• Experience applying psychological knowledge to a clinical setting.
• Experience working with clients with cognitive deficits.
• Experience conducting research and project work.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a DBS disclosure.