Practitioner Psychologist

NHS; Widnes; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Practitioner Psychologist to contribute to mental health care through innovative interventions and service development. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, conduct psychological assessments, and provide both individual and group interventions. Candidates should hold a Doctorate in Applied Psychology and have experience with complex client needs. A comprehensive benefits package is included, with a competitive salary ranging from £55,000 to £65,000.

Benefits

Annual salary between £55,000 and £65,000

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to Rewards & Benefits platform

24/7 GP service

Enhanced Maternity Package

Pension contribution

Qualifications

• Registration with the HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• Experience with clients with complex needs.
• Competency in psychological assessment and formulation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the provision of psychology services in a specified area.
• Implement individual and group interventions.
• Contribute to service improvement initiatives.

Skills

Psychological assessment

Clinical therapy skills

Risk assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Doctorate in Applied Psychology

Job description

Are you passionate about making a difference in mental health care? Join Gateway Recovery Centre as a Practitioner Psychologist and play a vital role in delivering evidence-based interventions that transform lives. This is an opportunity to contribute to innovative therapeutic approaches and service development while supporting people on their journey to recovery.

Main duties of the job

As a Practitioner Psychologist, you will support the provision of psychology services in a specified area, in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and under the direction and supervision of a Senior/Principal/Consultant or Lead Psychologist. You will participate fully with the multidisciplinary team and ensure that the patient is fully engaged in their care pathway. You will also support clinical team working, including both direct interventions and the delivery of staff training programmes, as well as develop new initiatives and ways of working.

About us

Elysium Healthcare has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Job responsibilities

Are you passionate about making a difference in mental health care? Join Gateway Recovery Centre as a Practitioner Psychologist and play a vital role in delivering evidence-based interventions that transform lives.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will ensure service users are fully engaged in their care pathway and receive high-quality, person-centred treatment. This is an opportunity to contribute to innovative therapeutic approaches and service development while supporting people on their journey to recovery.

In this role, you will provide psychological assessments using a range of tools and techniques, integrating complex data to formulate tailored treatment plans. You will implement individual and group interventions, adjusting and refining formulations to meet patient needs. Alongside direct clinical work, you will contribute to service improvement initiatives, research and audits, ensuring our practices remain aligned with best practice and clinical governance standards. You will also support staff development through training programmes and provide supervision to Assistant Psychologists, helping to build a strong and skilled team.

As the Practitioner Psychologist, you will:

• Support the provision of psychology services in a specified area, in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and under the direction and supervison of a Senior/Principal/Consultant or Lead Psychologist.
• Participate fully with the multidisciplinary team and ensure that the patient is fully engaged in their care pathway.
• Support clinical team working, including both direct interventions and the delivery of staff training programmes.
• Support the clinical team and area of service in developing new initiatives and ways of working.
• Work with internal and external agencies to enhance treatment pathways for patients.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Successful completion of a Doctorate level qualification in applied psychology either through the British Psychological Society or a recognised training body, enabling registration with the HCPC as as Practitioner Psychologist.
• Registration with the HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist and Charterable status with the British Psychological Society.
• Experience (either pre-training, on training, or subsequently) of working with clients with complex needs that are relevant to the population in the service area.
• Competency in psychological assessment and formulation skills and an aptitude for learning new assessment methods.
• Competency with risk assessment, management, and evaluation tools.
• Clinical therapy skills - Experience using different therapeutic approaches to address a range of clinical issues. An awareness of other modalities and how they may be applied to the current service user population.

What You’ll Get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Annual salary between £55,000 and £65,000
• The equivalent of 25 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking

About your next employer:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Doctorate level qualification in applied psychology either through the British Psychological Society or a recognised training body, enabling registration with the HCPC as as Practitioner Psychologist. Registration with the HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist and Charterable status with the British Psychological Society.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.