Principal Psychologist

Description

Kneesworth House
Full-time and part-time
hours available
Up to £61,492 FTE depending on experience

HCPC registration is required

This
role offers flexibility and can be part-time or full-time.
Preferred working arrangements can be discussed at interview,
although they will need to align with the needs of the
service. Located in
Royston, Hertfordshire, within a purpose-built facility and
spacious grounds, Priory Hospital Kneesworth House is a level 2
rehabilitation service, which provides a range of specialist
recovery pathways, all at one
site.

What you’ll be
doing

As a Principal Psychologist,
you will play a pivotal role in patient recovery, leading
psychological care and ensuring high standards of treatment. Your
work will directly contribute to the well-being of individuals
seeking support in a purpose-built facility.

You
will:
• Lead psychological care for
designated wards and patients, including assessment, intervention,
evaluation, risk management and care planning.

• Work autonomously within professional and service
guidelines, maintaining high standards of clinical governance,
record keeping and compliance.

• Supervise and
support psychology staff, trainees and students, providing
consultation, reflective practice, training and professional
development.

• Work collaboratively with
patients, carers, multidisciplinary teams and external agencies to
support effective, person-centred care.

• Contribute to service development, audit, research and
evidence-based practice, including oversight of referrals, waiting
lists, KPIs and psychological practice governance.

You can find additional information in the
attached job description.

What
you’ll bring to the role

Essential
Applicants must
hold a completed and recognised postgraduate qualification leading
to HCPC registration and must be currently registered with the HCPC
as a Psychologist. Applicants must also have formal training in at
least two therapeutic modalities and have demonstrated relevant
post-qualification experience and competencies appropriate to a
Principal Psychologist role. Newly qualified
psychologists or those not yet HCPC registered would not be
eligible for this position.

Desirable
Experience
of working in a forensic setting and/or with a forensic adult
population who present with offending risk would be
desirable.

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.

About
Priory

Priory is the UK’s leading independent
provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000
colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000
people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as
possible. We treat more than 70 conditions – including depression,
anxiety, eating disorders and children’s mental health – and
provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults,
people with a learning disability, Prader–Willi Syndrome, brain
injuries and older
people.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to
providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more
about the accessibility support we offer here .

For
agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement
here .

All roles are subject to a
successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure
and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory
will cover the cost of a DBS
check.