Principal Psychologist

Priory Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading mental health provider seeks a Principal Psychologist for their Altrincham hospital, part of the Priory Group. The role involves delivering psychological treatment to inpatients and outpatients and facilitating group therapy within a collaborative multi-disciplinary team. A comprehensive benefits package, including CPD opportunities and salary progression, underscores the commitment to professional development. Candidates must be HCPC registered.

Benefits

Access to CPD both internal and external

Clear salary progression plan

33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)

Professional and clinical supervision

Free parking

Subsidised meals in a restaurant environment

Qualifications

• Skilled and motivated in the facilitation of group therapy.
• Integral member of a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Providing excellent standards of evidence based practice.
• Participating in service developments, using resident feedback.
• Providing specialist supervision and training to colleagues.

Skills

Evidence based practice

Group therapy facilitation

Education

Registered with HCPC

Job description

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Priory Hospital Altrincham, Rappax Road, Hale, Manchester, WA15 0NU

Priory Group Division

Hours

30 hours per week

Vacancy Type

Permanent - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time

Job Advert Location Description

The Priory Hospital – Altrincham is part of the Priory Group, Europe’s leading provider of specialist treatment in mental health. The hospital has an established reputation for providing the highest standards of care together with an extensive range of clinical services. The hospital has residential facilities for 56 patients as well as day care and outpatient services.

The hospital is a principle provider to the NHS in the North of England, focusing on positive holistic outcome through full service provision.

Job Advert Role Description

We currently have a vacancy for a Principal Psychologist to work as part of our established multi-disciplinary therapy team that provides psychological treatment and support toinpatients and outpatients. You will also be skilled and motivated in the facilitation of group therapy interventions.

You will join a thriving therapy service that is committed to evidence based practice, supervision and providing professional development opportunities. You will be an integral member of an established multi-disciplinary team to contribute to clinical meetings / care planning for patients.

You must beregistered with the HCPC

The post holders responsibilities will include:

• Working within the standards set out by CQC, QNIC and other regulators
• Providing excellent standards of evidence based practice
• Regularly reviewing and monitoring outcomes of assessments and the effects of treatment in line with goal based outcomes
• Active participation in service developments including: the use of resident feedback / in-house training
• Contributing to the development of care pathways and other treatment protocols
• To provide specialist supervision, training and consultation to colleagues through formulation groups / reflective practice

Working as part of Priory Hospital Altrincham comes with a comprehensive package of benefits in order to recognise you for your contribution to the service. Our benefits are flexible and tailored to the individual, but here are just some of what is on offer:

• Access to CPD both internal and external
• Clear salary progression plan
• Clear career pathway
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to Priory Benefits Portal
• Funded DBS
• 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
• Ability to accrue annual leave with the service
• Free parking
• Subsidised meals in a restaurant environment
• Professional and clinical supervision

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Disclosure

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