Principal Psychologist

Priory Healthcare; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Priory Hospital Kneesworth House is seeking a Principal Psychologist for a part-time role (22.5 hours/week) at a Level 2 rehabilitation setting. You will lead psychological care across designated wards, covering assessment, intervention, risk management and care planning, while supervising psychology staff and trainees.

On-site working to be discussed at interview. Applicants must hold current HCPC registration and have formal training in at least two therapeutic modalities; newly qualified

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification recognised for HCPC registration.
• Current HCPC registration as a Psychologist.
• Formal training in at least two therapeutic modalities.

Responsibilities

• Lead psychological care for designated wards and patients, including assessment, intervention, evaluation, risk management and care planning.
• Work autonomously within professional and service guidelines, maintaining clinical governance, record keeping and compliance.
• Supervise and support psychology staff, trainees and students through consultation, reflective practice, training and professional development.
• Work with patients, carers, multidisciplinary teams and external agencies to deliver person-centred care.
• Contribute to service development, audit, research and evidence-based practice.
• Oversee referrals, waiting lists, KPIs and psychological practice governance.

Skills

Formal training in at least twoTherap"

Education

Postgraduate qualification leading to HCPC registration

Job description

This Principal Psychologist post sits at Priory Hospital Kneesworth House, a Level 2 rehabilitation setting with specialist pathways. The post-holder leads psychological care across designated wards, covering assessment, intervention, risk management and care planning, and supervises psychology staff and trainees. It is part-time at 22.5 hours a week over three days, with on-site working to be discussed at interview. Current HCPC registration and formal training in at least two therapeutic modalities are required; newly qualified psychologists are not eligible.

What the job involves

• Lead psychological care for designated wards and patients, including assessment, intervention, evaluation, risk management and care planning
• Work autonomously within professional and service guidelines, maintaining clinical governance, record keeping and compliance
• Supervise and support psychology staff, trainees and students through consultation, reflective practice, training and professional development
• Work with patients, carers, multidisciplinary teams and external agencies to deliver person-centred care
• Contribute to service development, audit, research and evidence-based practice
• Oversee referrals, waiting lists, KPIs and psychological practice governance

What’s required

Qualifications

• Completed and recognised postgraduate qualification leading to HCPC registration

Registration & licences

• Current HCPC registration as a Psychologist

Experience

• Demonstrated relevant post-qualification experience and competencies appropriate to a Principal Psychologist role

Skills & knowledge

• Formal training in at least two therapeutic modalities

Checks & eligibility

• Successful DBS, Access NI or Disclosure Scotland check at an appropriate level

Nice to have

• Experience of working in a forensic setting and/or with a forensic adult population presenting offending risk