Principle Psychologist

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

Job summary

Priory Hospital Newbury is seeking a Principal Psychologist to provide senior clinical leadership, oversee assessment, formulation and tailored treatment planning for adults with complex mental health needs.

You will support multidisciplinary teams, contribute to risk management, care planning and discharge planning, and drive service development to meet Priory standards and governance controls.

Qualifications

• Recognised postgraduate qualification in Psychology.
• Current HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• Formal training in at least two therapeutic modalities.

Responsibilities

• Lead on assessment, formulation and treatment planning for patients with complex mental health needs.
• Provide senior clinical leadership within the psychology service and supervise team members.
• Contribute psychology expertise to risk management, care planning, clinical reviews and discharge planning.
• Support development and quality improvement of psychological services in line with governance and safeguarding.

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Psychology

HCPC registration as Practitioner Psychologist

Formal training in at least two therapeutic modalities

Job description

Priory Hospital Newbury

Salary £34,950.00 FTE 58,250.00 Part-time / 22.5 Hours

About the Service

Priory Hospital Newbury, located Berkshire, is a level 2 rehabilitation service which supports male adults with mental health needs, who are working towards a life back in the community. We also provide an acute service, for local male and female patients who are in crisis and require a short admission for support. 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.

Role Overview

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 Newbury, ensuring practice is aligned with clinical governance, safeguarding and Priory standards. You can find additional information in the attached job description.

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.