Principal Psychologist

Priory; Gosport; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced maternity pay

Birthday Holiday

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Hospital Nelson House in Gosport is seeking a Principal Psychologist for a part-time role (22.5 hours) to lead the psychology service, deliver evidence-based assessments and interventions, and contribute to multidisciplinary care planning.

You will be HCPC registered with a postgraduate psychology qualification, with training in at least two therapeutic modalities and experience at principal level. Priory offers development and leadership pathways across the group.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in Psychology meeting HCPC requirements.
• Currently HCPC registered as Practitioner Psychologist.
• Formal training in at least two therapeutic modalities.
• Experience at Principal Psychologist level.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior clinical leadership within the psychology service and deliver high-quality psychological assessments and interventions.
• Lead on assessment, formulation and treatment planning for complex mental health needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on risk management, care planning and discharge planning.
• Provide clinical supervision and support to psychology and wider clinical teams.
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement in line with governance and Priory standards.

Skills

HCPC registration

Two therapies

Clinical supervision

Leadership

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Psychology

Job description

Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology

Location: Nelson House

Compensation: £34,950 / year

Salary: £34, 950.00 FTE 58,250.00

Hours: Part-time / 22.5 Hours

Priory Hospital Nelson House

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

• 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.