Registered Psychologist

Priory Group; Preston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Priory Hospital Preston seeks a dedicated psychological professional for a part-time role focused on delivering person-centred treatments within eating disorder and acute wards. Candidates will use their expertise to help patients achieve their life goals while working collaboratively with a clinical team, all within a supportive organization committed to employee development.

Qualifications

• Experience with Eating Disorders and group facilitation essential.
• Strong communication skills for teamwork and clinical collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deliver, and evaluate psychological treatments.
• Conduct direct and indirect clinical work.
• Participate in MDT decision-making and staff training.

Skills

Organisational skills

Independence

Proactivity

Excellent communication

Education

HCPC accreditation

Job description

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Priory Hospital Preston, Rosemary Lane, Bartle, Preston, PR4 0HB

Priory Group Division

Hours

11.5 to 20 hours per week

Vacancy Type

Permanent - Part Time

Job Advert Role Description

Ready for the recognition and rewards you deserve?

We don’t just talk about putting employees first. We know that Priory wouldn’t exist without their energy, expertise, and effort. We invest heavily in training, provide support, promote teamwork, and give everyone the resources to achieve their potential.

The Priory Hospital Preston has an excellent reputation for offering calming, recovery-focused residential treatment for up to 50 service users.

Psychological services at the hospital provide specialist interventions for patients with complex mental health presentations.

Working within the eating disorder and acute wards, this role involves developing, delivering, and evaluating psychological treatments using a person-centred approach to help patients achieve their life goals and optimal functioning.

The role requires organisational skills, independence, and proactivity. Experience with Eating Disorders and group facilitation is essential.

This site-based role involves direct and indirect clinical work, MDT decision-making, staff training, and supervision. Excellent communication skills are necessary to collaborate with the clinical team, patients, and community agencies. The successful candidate will help evaluate and develop key service aspects.

Candidates must hold HCPC accreditation.

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About us

Priory is a leading UK provider of behavioural care and support services, offering challenging and fulfilling careers with a supportive, investing organization. We make a difference in the lives of those we support across hospitals, care homes, and supported living services.

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Disclosure

All roles require a successful DBS check at an appropriate level. Priory covers the cost of the DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer.