About this role
Job summary
Receive and respond promptly to referralsConduct specialist psychological assessments and develop effective therapy plansDeliver individual and group therapy using appropriate, evidence-based interventionsManage an allocated caseload within agreed timescalesMaintain regular communication with clients, MDT members, and clinical staffKeep accurate, up-to-date clinical records, reports, and electronic documentationPresent and share relevant client information at MDT meetings
Main duties of the job
Clinical & Professional Responsibilities
Provide specialist psychological interventions and standard care plansOffer specialist advice, consultation, and guidance to other professionalsExercise autonomous responsibility for assessment, treatment, and dischargeAdminister psychometric tests and other evidence-based assessmentsUndertake risk assessment and risk managementProvide clinical supervision to an Assistant Psychologist
About us
Priory is the UKs 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 childrens mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, PraderWilli Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.
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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.
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Job description Job responsibilities
Priory Hospital Bristol is seeking to hire a Registered Psychologist for an exciting role. This is a part time role working 30 hours per week. Salary is up to £46,816 depending on experience.
This is an opportunity to provide psychological therapy to patients receiving treatment in our Acute wards at Redcliffe and Blackwell. The Care Quality Commission rates our services as good.
Person Specification
Requirements Essential
Essential - HCPC registration Priory Hospital Bristol team works with clients with complex mental health problems, including complex emotional needs, psychosis, bipolar affective disorder, recurrent depression and complex PTSD. We are interested in candidates with specialist training in DBT. Additional training in other psychotherapies such as CBT, CBTp, MBT, CAT, EMDR and ACT would be a bonus.
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 Heath House Lane
Stapleton
Bristol
BS16 1EQ
Employer's website https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)