Registered Psychologist

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

Job summary

Priory Hospital Southampton, part of the Priory Group, is seeking a Registered Practitioner Psychologist to support patient recovery. The role involves assessments, developing tailored treatment plans, and delivering evidence-based interventions within a multidisciplinary team.

You will maintain clinical records, contribute to risk assessments and care planning, and ensure practice aligns with HCPC standards and ethics. The post is part-time (15 hours per week) with a salary of £19,300 per year.

Qualifications

• Recognised postgraduate qualification in Psychology meeting HCPC requirements.
• Eligible for HCPC registration and able to deliver safe, evidence-based psychological care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments and develop individualised treatment plans.
• Deliver evidence-based psychological interventions to support mental health and recovery.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic, person-centred care.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and prepare psychological reports.
• Contribute to risk assessments, care planning and clinical reviews.
• Support clinical audits, service evaluations and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Psychological assessment

Evidence-based interventions

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Risk assessment

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Psychology

Job description

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.

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. Maintain professional standards and ensure all psychological practice aligns with relevant ethical guidelines and best practice. 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. Keep 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.

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.