Registered Psychologist

Priory; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Birthday holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Training opportunities

Job summary

Priory Hospital Cardiff is recruiting a Registered Psychologist to join the Allied Health Professionals and Psychology team. The part-time role is 22.5 hours per week, with an actual salary between £28,950 and £31,350 per annum.

You will deliver staff training, conduct psychological risk assessments, and provide evidence-based individual and group interventions. You’ll receive supervision from a supportive psychology team and have access to ongoing training and career development.

Qualifications

• Post-graduate qualification in psychology is required.
• HCPC Registration with the HCPC as a Registered Psychologist is required.
• Experience with complex clients and supporting staff teams preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver staff training and reflective practice sessions to support clinical excellence across the service.
• Complete psychological risk assessments and contribute to effective risk management planning.
• Provide evidence-based individual and group interventions tailored to the needs of the patient population.
• Receive peer support and supervision from an established psychology team.
• Use a creative and compassionate approach to enhance the quality of life and recovery outcomes for patients.
• Support individuals as they progress through their recovery journey toward less restrictive environments.
• Benefit from excellent training, development, and career progression opportunities.

Skills

Risk assessment

Staff training

Clinical supervision

Education

Post-graduate qualification in psychology

HCPC Registration

Job description

Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology

Location: Priory Hospital Cardiff

Compensation: £48,250 - £52,250 / year

Role: Registered Psychologist

Priory Hospital Cardiff is looking for a Registered Psychologist to join the team. This is a part-time role working 22.5 hours per week, with an actual salary of £28,950-£31,350 per annum.

Priory Hospital Cardiff, Cardiff, South Wales is a low secure service for males and females with a personality disorder, learning disability or mental health diagnosis, delivered across three bespoke therapeutic placements (BTPs). It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes nearby providing access into and around Cardiff and a train station approximately 1 mile from the hospital. The M4 motorway is also close by, providing wider regional access.

Part-Time | 22.5 hours per week | Site based

£48,250 - £52.250 FTE depending on experience

HCPC Registration required.

What you’ll be doing

• Deliver staff training and facilitate reflective practice sessions to support clinical excellence across the service.
• Complete psychological risk assessments and contribute to effective risk management planning.
• Provide evidence‑based individual and group interventions tailored to the needs of the patient population.
• Receive peer support and supervision from an established and supportive psychology team based at Llanarth Court.
• Use a creative and compassionate approach to enhance the quality of life and recovery outcomes of patients.
• Support individuals as they progress through their recovery journey and move towards less restrictive environments.
• Benefit from excellent training, development, and career progression opportunities.

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.

What you’ll bring to the role

Essential Post‑graduate qualification in psychology and Registration with the HCPC as a Registered Psychologist. The candidate should have experience of working with complex clients and supporting staff teams.

Desirable Preferably experience of working in a forensic setting, HCR‑20 trained and experience in the Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) model

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.

• Free on‑site parking
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• 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

Due to limits on sponsorship allocations, we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship to new candidates for this role; this remains under review.