About this role
Job summary
Priorys acute and PICU services aim to allow more people to be treated closer to home and we support the NHS to repatriate out-of-area patients back to local areas.
Main duties of the job
In this role, you will play a key part in patient recovery, supporting the assessment and delivery of tailored treatment plans while ensuring dignity, respect, and high standards of care.
- Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments and develop individualised treatment plans to meet patients clinical needs.
- Deliver evidence-based psychological interventions to support patients with their mental health, emotional wellbeing and recovery.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic, person-centred care.
- Provide psychological formulations and contribute to risk assessments, care planning and clinical reviews.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and prepare psychological reports in line with professional and organisational standards.
- Support patients in developing coping strategies, emotional regulation skills and resilience throughout their treatment journey.
- Contribute to clinical audits, service evaluations and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Maintain professional standards and ensure all psychological practice aligns with relevant ethical guidelines and best practice.
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.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Priory Hospital Southampton
Salary: £19,300 per annum (£48,250 FTE)
Part-time: 15 hours per week
Set within beautiful, landscaped gardens, Priory Hospital Southamptons tranquil environment offers therapeutic and recovery-focused residential treatment for those suffering from a number of mental health conditions. We can support adult males and females with acute mental health needs, as well as eating disorders.
Person Specification
Requirements
Essential
- Essential for the Role Registered Practitioner Psychologist
- Applicants must hold a recognised postgraduate qualification in Psychology that meets the requirements for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Practitioner Psychologist. Candidates must be eligible for HCPC registration and demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to deliver safe, effective and evidence-based psychological care.
- Desirable Experience
- Registration with the British Psychological Society (BPS) would be beneficial. Experience working within mental health services, conducting psychological assessments, delivering evidence-based interventions and collaborating within a multidisciplinary team would also be advantageous.
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
Marchwood Park
Marchwood
Hampshire
SO40 4DA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)