About this role
Job summary
Priory Hospital Bristol
Part-Time | 15 hours per week | Site based
Salary is up to £46,816, depending on experience
HCPC registration is required
This is an opportunity to provide psychological therapy to patients receiving treatment in our Acute wards at Redcliffe and Blackwell.
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 documentationClinical & 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 Hospital Bristol is less than three miles from the centre of Bristol, with free on-site parking
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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)