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Principal Psychologist

Priory Healthcare

The closing date is 28 May 2025

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Job summary

There is an exciting opportunity for a qualified Practitioner Psychologist (must be HCPC registered) to join a dynamicPsychology department, working across the adult Acute and Psychiatric Intensive Care Services (PICU). This is a part time vacancy.

This is an exciting and interesting role due to the variety and breadth of experience it offers. The successful applicant will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the psychological model across the wards. They will work closely with a skilled team including Psychologists, Assistant Psychologists and a wider multi-disciplinary team of professionals. The role is extremely diverse and involves assessment, formulation, a range of brief and impactful interventions, risk assessment, indirect working, consultation and training to the wider staffing team, and supporting psychological approaches to care. There will also be opportunity to provide clinical supervision to other members of the psychological therapies team.

Main duties of the job

Suitable candidates will have interest in, knowledge of and experience of working psychologically with complex client groups and risk. Some post qualification experience is desirable although newly qualified psychologists will be considered(and banding and salary adjusted accordingly). Applicants will enjoy working in dynamic and fast paced environments and will be able to provide containing support to the wider teams working in a pressured and challenging service. The post holder will need to be able to form positive relationships with colleagues and be interested in working in teams. 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 lead clinician.

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.

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 Pre-Employment checks. Your vaccination status will not affect any offer of employment and will be held in line with GDPR requirements. We thank you for your understanding.

Date posted

22 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£34,950 to £36,900 a year £34,950 - £36,900

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

E0358-Cheadle3

Job locations

Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal

100 Wilmslow Road

Heald Green

Cheadle

Cheshire

SK8 3DG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Undertake the role of Principal Psychologist for a designated ward(s) and/or group of patients as agreed with the Head of Psychology. This includes assessment, formulation, intervention (group and/or one to one) and evaluation in line with the patients presentation and care pathway. Assess patients using appropriate assessments and psychometric measures and interpret and report results accurately

To work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the services policies and procedures.

To co-ordinate delivery of psychological assessment and intervention from other psychology staff including qualified psychologists, trainee psychologists, assistant psychologists and students and where appropriate to act as a point of liaison between the inpatient psychology pathway and the community psychology pathway

To provide consultation and advice to professional staff from other disciplines on psychological assessment, therapy and techniques for working effectively with particular service users.

To work alongside senior clinical and managerial staff to improve and maintain the quality of the patient experience and to enable staff to engage in pro-active, therapeutic and meaningful ways with patients.

To provide Reflective Practice for Staff (as directed by the Head of Psychology)

To hold management, clinical and professional supervision responsibilities for junior psychology staff as directed by the Head of Psychology.

Undertake assessment reports (including risk assessment reports if required by the service) as specified in the psychological provision, under the co-ordination of the Head of Psychology.

Attend and contribute to CPA reviews and provide a psychological perspective regarding patient treatment, management and risk assessment, systemic interventions and staff support in order to aid multi-disciplinary decision-making and ward management

Job description

Job responsibilities

Undertake the role of Principal Psychologist for a designated ward(s) and/or group of patients as agreed with the Head of Psychology. This includes assessment, formulation, intervention (group and/or one to one) and evaluation in line with the patients presentation and care pathway. Assess patients using appropriate assessments and psychometric measures and interpret and report results accurately

To work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the services policies and procedures.

To co-ordinate delivery of psychological assessment and intervention from other psychology staff including qualified psychologists, trainee psychologists, assistant psychologists and students and where appropriate to act as a point of liaison between the inpatient psychology pathway and the community psychology pathway

To provide consultation and advice to professional staff from other disciplines on psychological assessment, therapy and techniques for working effectively with particular service users.

To work alongside senior clinical and managerial staff to improve and maintain the quality of the patient experience and to enable staff to engage in pro-active, therapeutic and meaningful ways with patients.

To provide Reflective Practice for Staff (as directed by the Head of Psychology)

To hold management, clinical and professional supervision responsibilities for junior psychology staff as directed by the Head of Psychology.

Undertake assessment reports (including risk assessment reports if required by the service) as specified in the psychological provision, under the co-ordination of the Head of Psychology.

Attend and contribute to CPA reviews and provide a psychological perspective regarding patient treatment, management and risk assessment, systemic interventions and staff support in order to aid multi-disciplinary decision-making and ward management

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Must be HCPC registered to join a dynamic Psychology department, working across the adult Acute and Psychiatric Intensive Care Services (PICU).
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Must be HCPC registered to join a dynamic Psychology department, working across the adult Acute and Psychiatric Intensive Care Services (PICU).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Priory Healthcare

Address

Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal

100 Wilmslow Road

Heald Green

Cheadle

Cheshire

SK8 3DG


Employer's website

https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Priory Healthcare

Address

Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal

100 Wilmslow Road

Heald Green

Cheadle

Cheshire

SK8 3DG


Employer's website

https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Talent Acquisitions Partner

Priory Group - Farah Gigani

FarahGigani@priorygroup.com

Date posted

22 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£34,950 to £36,900 a year £34,950 - £36,900

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

E0358-Cheadle3

Job locations

Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal

100 Wilmslow Road

Heald Green

Cheadle

Cheshire

SK8 3DG


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