Job summary
The Priory Hospital
Altrincham is part of the Priory Group, Europes leading provider of specialist
treatment in mental health. The hospital
has an established reputation for providing the highest standards of care
together with an extensive range of clinical services. The hospital has residential facilities for 56
patients as well as day care and outpatient services.
Main duties of the job
We currently have a vacancy for a part/full time qualified
Clinical Psychologist to work in our multidisciplinary therapy team that
provides mental health treatment and support to outpatients and inpatients. Eating
disorder treatment experience essential.
The post holder would join a Therapy team that is committed
to evidence based practice, supervision, and providing professional development
opportunities. They will be an integral member of the Multidisciplinary Team
and contribute to clinical meetings and care planning and offer cllinical
guidance and expertise to the wider therapy team
Successful candidates will be
registered with the Health & Care
Professions Council (HCPC), will have a doctorate in clinical psychology
and will be expected to bring the psychological leadership, clinical and
consultation skills necessary to offer an outstanding psychology service to
their service users and multidisciplinary teams.
About us
About us
As one of the UKs leading providers of behavioural care and specialist support services, Priory promise a challenging and fulfilling career with the support of a world class organisation willing to invest in your development.
Across our network of hospitals, residential care homes and supported living services, we are making a real and lasting difference to the lives of the people we support.
Priory maintains that vaccination remains our very best line of defence against COVID-19 and believes that our colleagues working with vulnerable individuals have a professional duty to be vaccinated. As part of our wider infection control efforts, and to meet our commissioner and customer requirements, we continue to record vaccination status for all colleagues and we therefore request that you disclose this information as part of your application.Your vaccination statuswill not affect any offer of employmentand will be held in line with GDPR requirements. We thank you for your understanding.
DisclosureAll roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland.We are an equal opportunities employer.Priorywill cover the cost of a DBS check.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Priory Hospital
Altrincham is part of the Priory Group, Europes leading provider of specialist
treatment in mental health. The hospital
has an established reputation for providing the highest standards of care
together with an extensive range of clinical services. The hospital has residential facilities for 56
patients as well as day care and outpatient services.
We currently have a vacancy for a part/full time qualified
Clinical Psychologist to work in our multidisciplinary therapy team that
provides mental health treatment and support to outpatients and inpatients. Eating
disorder treatment experience essential.
The post holder would join a Therapy team that is committed
to evidence based practice, supervision, and providing professional development
opportunities. They will be an integral member of the Multidisciplinary Team
and contribute to clinical meetings and care planning and offer cllinical
guidance and expertise to the wider therapy team
Successful candidates will be
registered with the Health & Care
Professions Council (HCPC), will have a doctorate in clinical psychology
and will be expected to bring the psychological leadership, clinical and
consultation skills necessary to offer an outstanding psychology service to
their service users and multidisciplinary teams.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Priory Hospital
Altrincham is part of the Priory Group, Europes leading provider of specialist
treatment in mental health. The hospital
has an established reputation for providing the highest standards of care
together with an extensive range of clinical services. The hospital has residential facilities for 56
patients as well as day care and outpatient services.
We currently have a vacancy for a part/full time qualified
Clinical Psychologist to work in our multidisciplinary therapy team that
provides mental health treatment and support to outpatients and inpatients. Eating
disorder treatment experience essential.
The post holder would join a Therapy team that is committed
to evidence based practice, supervision, and providing professional development
opportunities. They will be an integral member of the Multidisciplinary Team
and contribute to clinical meetings and care planning and offer cllinical
guidance and expertise to the wider therapy team
Successful candidates will be
registered with the Health & Care
Professions Council (HCPC), will have a doctorate in clinical psychology
and will be expected to bring the psychological leadership, clinical and
consultation skills necessary to offer an outstanding psychology service to
their service users and multidisciplinary teams.
Person Specification
Experience
Desirable
- Suitable candidates will have interest in, knowledge of and experience of working psychologically with complex client groups and risk. Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills are an important feature
Abilities
Essential
- Applicants will enjoy working in dynamic and fast-paced environments. Suitable candidates will also have the drive to develop innovative approaches to intervening psychologically with this client group and be interested in contributing to service development in conjunction with the Consultant Psychologist and Head of Psychology.
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Clinical or Forensic Psychologist (must be HCPC registered)
Person Specification
Experience
Desirable
- Suitable candidates will have interest in, knowledge of and experience of working psychologically with complex client groups and risk. Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills are an important feature
Abilities
Essential
- Applicants will enjoy working in dynamic and fast-paced environments. Suitable candidates will also have the drive to develop innovative approaches to intervening psychologically with this client group and be interested in contributing to service development in conjunction with the Consultant Psychologist and Head of Psychology.
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Clinical or Forensic Psychologist (must be HCPC registered)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
