Registered Psychologist
Full time
£38,600 per year
Healthcare | Psychology
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Private Healthcare
Registered Psychologist
Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Kneesworth House
Compensation: £38,600 / year
Description
Salary: £38,600 per annum (30 hours per week)
Job Share Option: £19,300 per annum (15 hours per week)
Priory Hospital Kneesworth House is set within a purpose-built facility with spacious grounds. It is a high-dependency rehabilitation hospital offering a wide range of specialist recovery pathways, all delivered on one site. The hospital also provides acute and psychiatric intensive care, medium and low secure services.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Practitioner Psychologist to join the hospital's friendly and supportive psychology team, working on the acute service ward at Kneesworth House. The team includes experienced qualified psychologists, trainee and assistant psychologists, art therapists, and a positive behaviour practitioner. Psychologists work closely with colleagues across Psychiatry, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, and Social Work to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
The psychology department has a strong commitment to supervision and professional development, offering regular opportunities for both individual and peer supervision.
What you'll be doing
You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients.
What you'll bring to the role
Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.
Candidates will hold a recognised postgraduate qualification in Clinical, Counselling, or Forensic Psychology and be registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC); applications from newly qualified psychologists are welcomed. The successful candidate will work from a trauma-informed perspective, demonstrating an understanding of individuals' life experiences and using evidence-based psychological interventions to alleviate distress. You will have experience working with people with complex mental health needs, including presentations where severe interpersonal difficulties are present.
Desirable experience includes working with individuals experiencing psychosis, competence in at least one therapeutic modality, and experience within an acute mental health setting. You will be skilled in psychological assessment, formulation, and the delivery of evidence-based interventions for adults with a range of emotional, behavioural, and complex mental health difficulties, including depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, and personality difficulties. Confidence in delivering both individual and group-based interventions and in applying recovery-focused, trauma-informed, and person-centred psychological models is essential.
For more information on the post please email andreadavis@priorygroup.com
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.
Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Kneesworth House
Compensation: £38,600 / year
Description
Salary: £38,600 per annum (30 hours per week)
Job Share Option: £19,300 per annum (15 hours per week)
Priory Hospital Kneesworth House is set within a purpose-built facility with spacious grounds. It is a high-dependency rehabilitation hospital offering a wide range of specialist recovery pathways, all delivered on one site. The hospital also provides acute and psychiatric intensive care, medium and low secure services.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Practitioner Psychologist to join the hospital's friendly and supportive psychology team, working on the acute service ward at Kneesworth House. The team includes experienced qualified psychologists, trainee and assistant psychologists, art therapists, and a positive behaviour practitioner. Psychologists work closely with colleagues across Psychiatry, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, and Social Work to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
The psychology department has a strong commitment to supervision and professional development, offering regular opportunities for both individual and peer supervision.
What you'll be doing
You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients.
- Deliver psychological assessments and interventions using evidence-based approaches (e.g., CBT, ACT, DBT, systemic or psychodynamic models) to support clients with a range of emotional, behavioural, or mental health difficulties.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, providing expert psychological input to support holistic care planning, treatment reviews, and risk management.
- Provide consultation, supervision, and training to colleagues, trainees, and other professionals to promote psychological understanding and practice across the service.
- Maintain high standards of clinical governance, including accurate and timely record-keeping, adherence to professional and ethical guidelines, and participation in audit, research, and service evaluation.
- Contribute to service development and innovation, using data and feedback to improve access, outcomes, and patient experience.
- Engage in continuous professional development (CPD) to maintain HCPC registration and ensure practice reflects current research and policy.
What you'll bring to the role
Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.
Candidates will hold a recognised postgraduate qualification in Clinical, Counselling, or Forensic Psychology and be registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC); applications from newly qualified psychologists are welcomed. The successful candidate will work from a trauma-informed perspective, demonstrating an understanding of individuals' life experiences and using evidence-based psychological interventions to alleviate distress. You will have experience working with people with complex mental health needs, including presentations where severe interpersonal difficulties are present.
Desirable experience includes working with individuals experiencing psychosis, competence in at least one therapeutic modality, and experience within an acute mental health setting. You will be skilled in psychological assessment, formulation, and the delivery of evidence-based interventions for adults with a range of emotional, behavioural, and complex mental health difficulties, including depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, and personality difficulties. Confidence in delivering both individual and group-based interventions and in applying recovery-focused, trauma-informed, and person-centred psychological models is essential.
For more information on the post please email andreadavis@priorygroup.com
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.
- Free on-site parking
- 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
Salary range
- £38,600 per year
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