Principal Psychologist

Jupiter Recruitment; Warrington; On-site; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Warrington is seeking a committed Principal Psychologist. In this permanent full-time role, you will lead the psychology team, manage complex mental health cases, and ensure effective treatment systems are in place. Candidates must be registered with the HCPC and have relevant experience. You will receive a competitive salary of £65,000 per annum along with generous benefits, including career development, wellbeing support, and more.

Benefits

25 days annual leave including bank holidays

Career development and training

Rewards & Benefits platform access

Wellbeing support and activities

Access to Blue Light Card

Life Assurance

Instant access to earned wages

24/7 GP service

Enhanced Maternity Package

Pension contribution

Free/subsidised meals

Onsite/local free parking

Qualifications

• Must be qualified as a Psychologist registered with the HCPC.
• Experience working in mental health conditions.
• Ability to manage complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes.

Responsibilities

• Make evaluations and decisions about treatment options.
• Lead the Psychology team at the service.
• Ensure systems are in place to manage new referrals and admissions.
• Support and supervise other departmental members.
• Develop systems for the effective running of the Psychology service.

Skills

Experience of working as a principal psychologist

Experience in mental health and complex presentations

Able to show a can-do attitude

Education

Qualified Psychologist registered with the HCPC

Job description

An exciting job opportunity has arisen for a committed Principal Psychologist to work in an exceptional mental health hospital based in the Warrington, Cheshire area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care provider

This special hospital service provides care and treatment for adult women in medium, and low secure, and psychiatric intensive care PICU) environments, who have Personality Disorder and Mental Health conditions

To be considered for this position you must be qualified as a Psychologist registered with the HCPC.

As the Principal Psychologist your key responsibilities include:

• Directly, or through the provision of supervision, to make highly skilled evaluations and decisions about treatment options taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group
• Leading the Psychology team at the service
• Ensuring clear systems are in place (and are followed) to process and manage new referrals/admissions
• Supporting and Supervising other departmental members in the assessment, formulation and case management of therapeutic work
• Developing and support appropriate systems for the effective running of the Psychology service in line with clinical governance standards, professional standards and departmental procedures

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Experience of working as a principal psychologist
• Experience of working in mental health and complex presentations, including Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder, eating disorders and complex traumas
• Able to show a can‑do attitude always

The successful Psychologist will receive an excellent salary of £65,000 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full‑time role working through Days. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• The equivalent of 25 days annual leave (including bank holidays) - plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one‑stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work‑life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream - instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking

Reference ID: 7191

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV