Registered Psychologist

Priory Group; Southampton; In loco; GBP 43.000 - 53.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Enhanced maternity pay

Birthday Holiday

Contributory pension scheme

Private healthcare

Descrizione del lavoro

Priory Hospital Southampton is seeking a Registered Psychologist to join the Allied Health Professionals and Psychology department. The role involves assessing and delivering tailored treatment plans for patients and working within a multidisciplinary team.

The post is permanent and part-time (15 hours/week) with HCPC registration required or eligible; BPS membership is desirable. Priory offers comprehensive training, development pathways, and generous benefits.

Competenze

• Postgraduate qualification in Psychology meeting HCPC requirements for registration as Practitioner Psychologist.
• HCPC registration eligibility demonstrated for Practitioner Psychologist role.
• Desirable: membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS).

Mansioni

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Deliver evidence-based psychological interventions to support mental health and recovery.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic, person-centred care.
• Provide psychological formulations and contribute to risk assessments and care planning.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and prepare psychological reports.
• Support patients in developing coping strategies and emotional regulation skills.
• Contribute to clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure practices align with ethical guidelines and professional standards.

Conoscenze

Psychological assessment

Clinical interventions

Risk assessment

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Clinical reporting

Formazione

Postgraduate psychology degree meeting HCPC requirements

Descrizione del lavoro

Registered Psychologist

Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology

Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time

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

In this role, you will play a key part in patient recovery, supporting the assessment and delivery of tailored treatment plans while ensuring dignity, respect, and high standards of care.

• 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

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