Registered Practitioner Psychologist

NHS; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading mental health care provider in the UK is seeking a compassionate Registered Practitioner Psychologist to join their team. This part-time role requires 30 hours per week and involves conducting psychological assessments, formulating tailored treatment plans, and providing evidence-based therapeutic interventions. The ideal candidate will hold a doctoral degree in Counselling Psychology and be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council. Experience in mental health settings is essential, along with excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Counselling Psychology required.
• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• Demonstrated experience delivering counselling services within a mental health setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments and formulate treatment plans.
• Deliver individual and group therapeutic interventions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for holistic patient care.
• Maintain confidential records of client progress and outcomes.
• Provide guidance to patients and their families during treatment.

Job description

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients

• Conducting psychological assessments and formulating treatment plans tailored to individual needs
• Delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions, including individual and group sessions
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated and holistic care for patients
• Maintaining accurate and confidential records of client progress and treatment outcomes
• Providing support and guidance to patients and their families throughout the treatment process
• Participating in clinical supervision, team meetings, and continuing professional development activities
• Completing 53% of contracted hours as clinical contact time, with the remaining hours used for supporting the therapy service with specialist projects, audits, and debriefs

Main duties of the job

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

About us

Priory is the UKs leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 13,000 colleagues and a network of 280 services, we support over 26,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and children's mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader-Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.

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

Job responsibilities

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Practitioner Psychologist to join our team at Priory Hospital Hayes Grove. The ideal candidate will be passionate about supporting individuals in their journey towards mental wellbeing and possess the expertise to provide comprehensive counselling services.

This is a part-time role working 30 hours per week.

Hayes Grove provides residential treatment for a range of mental health conditions, including treatment for depression, as well as drug and alcohol addiction treatment. They also provide outpatient treatment for young people as well as private CAMHS assessment options and private autism assessments for adults.

Requirements

• We are seeking a highly qualified Counselling Psychologist who holds a doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Counselling Psychology from an accredited institution and is currently registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Practitioner Psychologist. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience delivering counselling services within a mental health setting, alongside a strong understanding of psychological assessment methods and evidence-based therapeutic interventions. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, with the ability to build effective, professional relationships with both clients and colleagues. A clear commitment to maintaining high professional standards, adhering to ethical guidelines, and demonstrating flexibility in response to the evolving needs of patients and the clinical environment is also required.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.