Registered Psychologist

Priory; Southampton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced maternity pay

Birthday Holiday

Contributory pension

Flexible benefits incl gym and private

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Hospital Southampton is seeking an Registered Practitioner Psychologist to deliver evidence-based psychological care for adults with mental health needs, including eating disorders. You will work within a multidisciplinary team, conduct assessments, create treatment plans and contribute to audits and service development.

The post offers part-time hours (15 h/week) within a supportive, recovery-focused environment in the Priory group, with opportunities for professional development and

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in Psychology meeting HCPC requirements.
• Desirable: British Psychological Society (BPS) registration.
• Experience in mental health services and working in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Deliver evidence-based psychological interventions for mental health and recovery.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic care.
• Provide formulations, risk assessments and clinical reviews.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare psychological reports.
• Support patients in developing coping strategies and resilience.
• Contribute to audits, service evaluations and quality improvement.
• Ensure practice aligns with ethical guidelines.

Skills

Assessments

Interventions

Multidisciplinary

Clinical records

Education

Postgraduate psychology degree

HCPC registration eligible

Tools

BPS membership optional

Job description

Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology

Location: Priory Hospital Southampton

Compensation: £48,250 / year

Description

Priory Hospital Southampton
Salary: £19,300 per annum (£48,250 FTE)
Part-time: 15 hours per week

Set within beautiful, landscaped gardens, Priory Hospital Southampton’s tranquil environment offers therapeutic and recovery-focused residential treatment for those suffering from a number of mental health conditions. We can support adult males and females with acute mental health needs, as well as eating disorders.

Priory’s acute and PICU services aim to allow more people to be treated closer to home and we support the NHS to repatriate out-of-area patients back to local areas.

What you’ll be doing

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments and develop individualised treatment plans to meet patients’ clinical needs.
• Deliver evidence-based psychological interventions to support patients with their mental health, emotional wellbeing and recovery.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic, person-centred care.
• Provide psychological formulations and contribute to risk assessments, care planning and clinical reviews.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and prepare psychological reports in line with professional and organisational standards.
• Support patients in developing coping strategies, emotional regulation skills and resilience throughout their treatment journey.
• Contribute to clinical audits, service evaluations and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain professional standards and ensure all psychological practice aligns with relevant ethical guidelines and best practice.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you’ll bring to the role

Essential for the Role – Registered Practitioner Psychologist

Applicants must hold a recognised postgraduate qualification in Psychology that meets the requirements for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Practitioner Psychologist. Candidates must be eligible for HCPC registration and demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to deliver safe, effective and evidence-based psychological care.

Desirable Experience

Registration with the British Psychological Society (BPS) would be beneficial. Experience working within mental health services, conducting psychological assessments, delivering evidence-based interventions and collaborating within a multidisciplinary team would also be advantageous.

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.

• Enhanced maternity pay
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
• 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