Principal Psychologist

Priory; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Birthday Holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym access

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Hospital Woodbourne seeks a Principal Psychologist to join our allied health team. This part-time role (30 hours/week) offers pro-rata leadership over psychological care across wards, with HCPC registration required and a strong emphasis on evidence-based practice.

You will supervise staff, contribute to service development, and maintain high standards of patient care in a supportive, clinical environment near Birmingham. Pro-rata salary reflects 30 hours weekly commitment.

Qualifications

• Must hold a recognised postgraduate qualification leading to HCPC registration.
• Must be currently registered with the HCPC as a Psychologist.
• Formal training in at least two therapeutic modalities.
• Post-qualification experience and competencies for a Principal Psychologist role.

Responsibilities

• Lead psychological care for designated wards/patients, including assessment, intervention, and evaluation.
• Work autonomously within professional and service guidelines.
• Supervise and support psychology staff, trainees, and students.
• Provide consultation, reflective practice, and staff training.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary reviews, risk assessments, and patient care planning.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and manage administrative responsibilities.
• Support service development, audits, research and evidence-based practice.
• Oversee referrals, waiting lists, KPIs, and governance of psychological practice.

Skills

HCPC registration

Postgraduate qualification

Two modalities training

Job description

Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology

Location: Priory Hospital Woodbourne

Compensation: £58,266 / year

Description

Priory Hospital Woodbourne

Part-Time | 30 hours per week | Site based

Salary is £58,266 per annum FTE

HCPC registration is required

Priory Hospital Woodbourne has an opportunity for a Principal Psychologist to join our team. This is a part-time role working 30 hours per week, and the pro-rata salary is £46,600 per annum

Set in the leafy suburb of Edgbaston, just a short distance from Birmingham City Centre, Priory Hospital Woodbourne provides a welcoming and well-connected working environment within beautifully maintained grounds. With excellent access to the West Midlands motorway network and strong local public transport links, the site is easily accessible.

What you'll be doing

Our diverse and specialised range of services offers the opportunity to develop your skills and gain experience working with a wide spectrum of mental health conditions across five distinct service lines within the hospital. You will play a key part in patient recovery, supporting the assessment and delivery of tailored treatment plans while ensuring dignity, respect, and high standards of care.

You will also:

• Lead psychological care for designated wards/patients, including assessment, intervention, and evaluation.
• Work autonomously within professional and service guidelines.
• Supervise and support psychology staff, trainees, and students.
• Provide consultation, reflective practice, and staff training.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary reviews, risk assessments, and patient care planning.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and manage administrative responsibilities.
• Support service development, audits, research, and evidence-based practice.
• Oversee referrals, waiting lists, KPIs, and governance of psychological practice.
• Build effective relationships with patients, carers, staff, and external agencies.
• Maintain CPD, supervision, and compliance with Health & Safety and Mental Health Act requirements.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Essential: Applicants must hold a completed and recognised postgraduate qualification leading to HCPC registration and must be currently registered with the HCPC as a Psychologist. Applicants must also have formal training in at least two therapeutic modalities and have demonstrated relevant post‑qualification experience and competencies appropriate to a Principal Psychologist role. Newly qualified psychologists or those not yet HCPC registered would not be eligible for this position.

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Free on‑site parking
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.