About this role
Job summary
Priory Hospital Bristol
Part-Time | 15 hours per week | Site based
Salary is £48,250 to £58,250 FTE, depending on experience
HCPC registration is required
This is an opportunity to provide psychological therapy to patients receiving treatment in our
Hillside ward R&R. Priory Hospital Bristol is less than three miles from the centre of Bristol, with free on-site parking
Main duties of the job
You will be working in our Rehab and Recovery (R&R) service line on Hillside Ward. It is a 14-bedded ward for males and females providing rapid assessment and triage. Treatment is provided for patients with an acute presentation of mental health crisis (psychosis, mood disorder, dementia, or organic brain disease). This is particularly for individuals with complex physical health needs or requiring respite admissions.
Responsibilities
Receive and respond promptly to referralsUndertake specialist psychological assessments and formulate therapy plansDeliver individual and group therapy using evidence-based interventionsManage an allocated caseload within agreed timescalesMaintain clear communication with clients, MDT members, and clinical staffMaintain accurate, up-to-date clinical records, reports, and electronic documentation
About us
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
Job description Job responsibilities
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.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.
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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.
Person Specification
Requirements Essential
Hold professional registration with HCPC registration and Clinical Psychologist registration.
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
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)