About this role
Job summary
Priory Hospital Kemple View
Part Time | 22.5 hours | Site based
£34950 - £40950
HCPC registration required
Priory Hospital Kemple View has an opportunity for a HCPC registered principal psychologist to join our team.
Main duties of the job
As a Principal Psychologist, youll play a key role in delivering and developing the psychology service within the hospital/unit. Youll provide high-quality psychological input that is responsive to the individual needs, risks and presentations of patients, working as part of the wider multidisciplinary team.
Youll be responsible for:
Leading the psychology provision for a designated ward or group of patients, as agreed with the Head of Psychology.Undertaking comprehensive psychological assessments, formulation and evaluation to understand patients needs and inform their care.Delivering evidence-based psychological interventions, both individually and in groups, tailored to patients presentations and care pathways.You can find additional information in the attached job description.
About us
Priory Hospital Kemple View, Blackburn, Lancashire is a 90-bedded hospital providing level 2 rehabilitation and secure services for adult males with mental health conditions and/or personality disorders. It is accessible by public transport, with a local train station approximately a 3-minute drive away. Due to the location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
HCPC registration required
The successful candidate will possess a confident grasp of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and at least two additional therapeutic modalities, including one with specific relevance to interventions used for local or equivalent disorders. You will demonstrate a strong understanding and application of therapeutic principles, with a willingness to undertake further training where required. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience working with complex clients and delivering high-level interventions tailored to their needs, alongside formal training in clinical supervision. Additionally, they will bring solid skills and experience in assessments relevant to the environment and population served, as well as proven leadership and management capabilities.
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 Longsight Road, Langho
Blackburn
Lancashire
BB6 8AD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)