Registered Psychologist - Acute Ward

Priory; Stapleton; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday Holiday - extra annual leave

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym, IT, &

Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health)

IPD sponsorship for professional quals

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Hospital Bristol is seeking a part-time Clinical Psychologist (30 hours per week) to provide psychological therapy to patients across three acute wards. The role entails specialist assessments, individualized and group therapies, and managing a caseload with timely documentation.

Experience with DBT and related therapies is highly valued. HCPC registration and Clinical Psychologist registration are essential.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is essential.
• Clinical Psychologist registration is essential.
• Specialist training in DBT is preferred.
• Additional training in CBT, CBTp, MBT, CAT, EMDR, ACT is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological therapy to patients across acute wards.
• Undertake specialist assessments and formulate therapy plans.
• Deliver individual and group therapy using evidence-based interventions.
• Manage an allocated caseload within agreed timescales.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation.
• Offer advice and guidance to other professionals.

Skills

Clinical psychology

DBT training

CBT/CBTp/MBT knowledge

Education

HCPC registration

Clinical Psychologist registration

Job description

Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology

Location: Priory Hospital Bristol

Compensation: £46,816 / year

Description

Priory Hospital Bristol

Part-time | 30 hours per week | Site based

Salary is up to £58,250 FTE, depending on experience

This is an opportunity to provide psychological therapy to patients receiving treatment across our 3 acute wards. This role is part-time, at 30 hours per week. The actual salary for this role is up to £46,816 depending on experience.

What you’ll be doing

You will join the team on the Acute Ward. 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.

• Receive and respond promptly to referrals
• Undertake specialist psychological assessments and formulate therapy plans
• Deliver individual and group therapy using evidence-based interventions
• Manage an allocated caseload within agreed timescales
• Maintain clear communication with clients, MDT members, and clinical staff
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date clinical records, reports, and electronic documentation

Clinical & Professional Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychological interventions and standard care plans
• Offer specialist advice, consultation, and guidance to other professionals
• Exercise autonomous responsibility for assessment, treatment, and discharge
• Administer psychometric tests and other evidence-based assessments
• Undertake risk assessment and risk management
• Provide clinical supervision to an Assistant Psychologist

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you’ll bring to the role

Essential - HCPC registration and Clinical Psychologist registration.

Priory Hospital Bristol team works with clients with complex mental health problems, including complex emotional needs, psychosis, bipolar affective disorder, recurrent depression and complex PTSD. We are interested in candidates with specialist training in DBT. Additional training in other psychotherapies, such as CBT, CBTp, MBT, CAT, EMDR, and ACT, would be a bonus.

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.

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