Principal Psychologist

Priory Group; Gosport; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced maternity pay

Birthday holiday

Contributory pension

Flexible benefits with gym membership

Private healthcare

Job summary

Priory Hospital Nelson House in Gosport is seeking a Principal Psychologist to lead the psychology service, deliver evidence-based assessment and interventions, and ensure high standards of care for complex mental health needs.

The role requires HCPC registration with a postgraduate qualification, experience in inpatient settings, and ability to supervise colleagues; part-time 22.5 hours per week with competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate psychology qualification meeting HCPC requirements and HCPC registration.
• HCPC registration required; not suitable for newly qualified psychologists.
• Experience in mental health inpatient or specialist settings; supervise, contribute to team, service development, and interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior clinical leadership within the psychology service.
• Lead assessment, formulation and treatment planning for complex mental health needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for risk management, care planning and discharge.
• Provide clinical supervision and support to psychology and clinical staff.
• Support development and quality improvement of psychological services in Priory Hospital.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Psychological assessment

Treatment planning

Clinical supervision

Risk management

Education

Postgraduate psychology qualification

HCPC registration

Job description

Principal Psychologist

Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology

Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Nelson House

Compensation: £34,950 / year

Description

Priory Hospital Nelson House
Salary £34, 950.00 FTE 58,250.00
Part-time / 22.5 Hours

Located in Gosport, Hampshire, Priory Hospital Nelson House is a rehabilitation service which offers both level 1 and level 2 care, supporting males presenting with mental health conditions and complex needs, who may also have behaviours that challenge and substance misuse issues.

We are well-placed to accept patients who need higher levels of care and intensive therapeutic support, as well as those stepping down in acuity.

What you'll be doing

In this role, 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.

• Provide senior clinical leadership within the psychology service, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based psychological assessment and interventions.
• Lead on the assessment, formulation and treatment planning of patients with complex mental health needs, ensuring care is individualised and recovery focused.
• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team, contributing psychological expertise to risk management, care planning, clinical reviews and discharge planning.
• Provide clinical supervision, consultation and support to members of the psychology and wider clinical teams, promoting best practice and professional development.
• Support the development and quality improvement of psychological services at Priory Hospital, ensuring practice is aligned with clinical governance, safeguarding and Priory standards.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Essential for the Role – Principal Psychologist

Applicants must hold a recognised postgraduate qualification in Psychology that meets the requirements for HCPC registration and must be currently registered with the HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist. Candidates should have formal training in at least two therapeutic modalities, alongside relevant post-qualification experience and the clinical competencies required to work at Principal Psychologist level. This position is not suitable for newly qualified psychologists or applicants who are not yet HCPC registered.

The Following Experience Would Be Beneficial

We would particularly welcome applications from psychologists with experience of working within mental health, inpatient or specialist clinical settings, particularly those who have experience working with complex presentations. Experience of providing clinical supervision, contributing to multidisciplinary teams, supporting service development and quality improvement, and delivering evidence-based psychological interventions would also be highly desirable.

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.

• Enhanced maternity pay
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
• 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.