Registered Psychologist

Priory Group; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Birthday Holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Professional development sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Hospital Dewsbury is seeking a registered psychologist to join our rehabilitation and recovery ward and our neurocognitive/dementia service, on a part‑time basis. The role requires HCPC registration and five years post‑registration consultant experience, with leadership and strategic expertise.

You will work with the Head of Psychology to shape service direction, audit and governance, and to deliver evidence‑based psychological interventions to support patient recovery and independence.

Qualifications

• Must be HCPC registered with at least five years post‑registration experience at Consultant level.
• Essential training includes CBT and at least two further therapeutic modalities.
• At least one intervention appropriate to the patient group is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for the hospital psychology service with the Head of Psychology.
• Ensure professional psychological practice and high-quality psychology services.
• Contribute to audit development and governance initiatives.
• Develop and deliver psychologically informed interventions to aid recovery and independence.
• Provide consultation to senior managers as required.

Skills

HCPC registration

Leadership

Strategic planning

CBT training

Therapeutic modalities

Job description

Registered Psychologist

Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology

Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Priory Hospital Dewsbury

Compensation: £40,000 / year

Description

Priory Hospital Dewsbury

£40,000

Part time | 22.5 hours | Hours are negotiable

HCPC registration required

Priory Hospital Dewsbury is looking to recruit a registered psychologist to join the team in our rehabilitation and recovery ward and our neurocognitive/dementia service.

Priory Hospital Dewsbury, Earlsheaton, West Yorkshire is a level 2 rehabilitation service for male patients with mental health disorders and increasing physical health needs, including neuropsychiatry, older adult and dementia care, and community-focused rehabilitation. It is accessible by public transport, with Dewsbury bus station nearby and a train station approximately 1 mile from the hospital. The M1 and M62 motorways are also within easy reach.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll be doing

The Consultant Psychologist will work closely with the Head of Psychology in delivering the strategic direction of the service to the hospital director/director of services/medical director. The Consultant Psychologist will ensure both the professional psychological practice and quality of the psychology department, to ensure excellence in patient experience and outcomes. You will contribute to the development of audit of services at your site and more broadly when required and asked by your Head of Psychology. To support the development and delivery of behavioural and other psychological interventions for patients and service users and provide appropriately developed psychologically informed guidance to reduce risks, aid recovery and independence. To provide consultation to the Head of Psychology and Senior Managers as required. To work within clinical and research governance initiatives.

What you'll bring to the role

Essential: Applicants must be HCPC registered with a minimum of five years’ post-registration experience at Consultant level, demonstrating leadership and strategic experience. Essential training includes CBT and at least two further therapeutic modalities, including at least one intervention appropriate to the patient group.

For more information about the role, you can email [e-mail]

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

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