This Principal Psychologist post sits within the psychology service at Priory Hospital Nelson House, a rehabilitation service for men with mental health conditions and complex needs. The role centres on senior clinical leadership, leading assessment and treatment planning, and supervising psychology and wider clinical staff. It is part-time at 22.5 hours a week and covers men who present with behaviours that challenge and substance misuse. Current HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist is essential, and newly qualified psychologists are not considered.
What the job involves
- Provide senior clinical leadership across the psychology service, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based assessment and intervention
- Lead assessment, formulation and treatment planning for patients with complex mental health needs
- Contribute psychological expertise to risk management, care planning, clinical reviews and discharge planning within the multidisciplinary team
- Provide clinical supervision, consultation and guidance to psychology and wider clinical teams
- Drive development and continuous improvement of psychological services in line with clinical governance, safeguarding and Priory standards
What’s required
Qualifications
- Recognised postgraduate qualification in Psychology meeting HCPC registration requirements
Registration & licences
- Current HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist
Experience
- Relevant post-qualification experience
- Clinical competencies required for Principal Psychologist level
- Not suitable for newly qualified psychologists
Skills & knowledge
- Formal training in at least two therapeutic modalities
Checks & eligibility
- Successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the DBS, Access NI or Disclosure Scotland
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