Principal Psychologist

Pharmacyupdate; England; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym, IT, &

Access to development opportunities

Sponsorship of professional quals via

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Hospital Kemple View is seeking a HCPC registered principal psychologist to join our team on a part-time basis (22.5 hours per week). You will lead psychology provision for a ward, deliver assessments, formulate care and provide high-quality interventions in a multidisciplinary setting.

The role requires substantial experience with complex clients, leadership in clinical supervision, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration required.
• Proficiency in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and two other modalities.
• Experience delivering high-level interventions to complex clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead the psychology provision for a designated ward or group of patients in collaboration with the Head of Psychology.
• Undertake comprehensive psychological assessments, formulation and evaluation to inform care.
• Deliver evidence-based psychological interventions, individually and in groups, tailored to patients' needs.

Skills

HCPC registration

CBT

Complex clients

Clinical supervision

Job description

Priory Hospital Kemple View has an opportunity for a HCPC registered principal psychologist to join our team.

Part Time 22.5 hours Site based. £34950 - £40950. HCPC registration required.

What you'll be doing

As a Principal Psychologist, you'll play a key role in delivering and developing the psychology service within the hospital/unit. You'll provide high-quality psychological input that is responsive to the individual needs, risks and presentations of patients, working as part of the wider multidisciplinary team.

• Leading the psychology provision for a designated ward or group of patients, as agreed with the Head of Psychology.
• Undertaking comprehensive psychological assessments, formulation and evaluation to understand patients' needs and inform their care.
• Delivering evidence-based psychological interventions, both individually and in groups, tailored to patients' presentations and care pathways.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Essential:

• HCPC registration required

The successful candidate will possess a confident grasp of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and at least two additional therapeutic modalities, including one with specific relevance to interventions used for local or equivalent disorders. You will demonstrate a strong understanding and application of therapeutic principles, with a willingness to undertake further training where required. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience working with complex clients and delivering high-level interventions tailored to their needs, alongside formal training in clinical supervision. Additionally, they will bring solid skills and experience in assessments relevant to the environment and population served, as well as proven leadership and management capabilities.

For more information about the role, you can email

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.

About Priory

Priory is the UK's leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions - including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and children's mental health - and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader-Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.

All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.