Registered Psychologist

The Methodist Church in Britain; London Borough of Wandsworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check cost covered

Job summary

Priory Hospital Roehampton is seeking a registered psychologist to work within its mental health service. The role focuses on assessing patients with complex needs, formulating their difficulties and delivering evidence-based therapy, alongside recovery-focused care plans agreed with the wider team.

The position is full-time, on-site for 37.5 hours, combining individual and group work with clinical governance, audit and supervision of colleagues.

Qualifications

• Recognised postgraduate qualification in clinical, counselling or forensic psychology.
• HCPC registration is required.
• Experience working within mental health settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver psychological assessments, formulations and evidence-based interventions (CBT, DBT, trauma-informed approaches) for patients with complex mental health needs.
• Develop, implement and regularly review individualised, recovery-focused treatment plans with the multidisciplinary team.
• Facilitate structured group programmes and one-to-one therapy sessions to promote emotional wellbeing and resilience.
• Maintain clinical documentation, risk assessment and outcome monitoring to professional, ethical and regulatory standards.
• Contribute to clinical governance, audit, service development and research.
• Support supervision, teaching and reflective practice within the team.
• Assist qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans.
• Carry out routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to support patient wellbeing, dignity and treatment.

Skills

Psychological assessment

Formulation

Evidence-based therapy

Team collaboration

Risk management

Communication skills

Empathy

Education

Clinical Psychology

Job description

Priory Hospital Roehampton is seeking a registered psychologist to work within its mental health service. The work centres on assessing patients with complex needs, formulating their difficulties and delivering evidence-based therapy, alongside recovery-focused care plans agreed with the wider team. It is a full‑time, on‑site post of 37.5 hours that pairs one‑to‑one and group work with clinical governance, audit and supervision of colleagues. Fit turns on HCPC registration and a recognised postgraduate qualification in clinical, counselling or forensic psychology.

What the job involves

• Deliver psychological assessments, formulations and evidence‑based interventions such as CBT, DBT and trauma‑informed approaches for patients with complex mental health needs
• Develop, implement and regularly review individualised, recovery‑focused treatment plans with the multidisciplinary team
• Facilitate structured group programmes and one‑to‑one therapy sessions to promote emotional wellbeing and resilience
• Maintain clinical documentation, risk assessment and outcome monitoring to professional, ethical and regulatory standards
• Contribute to clinical governance, audit, service development and research
• Support supervision, teaching and reflective practice within the team
• Assist qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans
• Carry out routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to support patient wellbeing, dignity and treatment

Qualifications

• Recognised postgraduate qualification in clinical, counselling or forensic psychology

Registration & licences

• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Experience

• Experience working within mental health settings

Skills & knowledge

• Psychological assessment, formulation and delivery of evidence-based therapies
• Working effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent communication, risk management and report‑writing skills
• Resilience and natural empathy

Checks & eligibility

• Successful DBS, Access NI or Disclosure Scotland check at an appropriate level

Other

• Commitment to ongoing professional development and high standards of clinical practice

Nice to have

• Exposure to inpatient or complex care environments

What’s offered

• DBS check cost covered by Priory