Head of Psychology

• Psychological Assessment & Intervention: Lead the delivery of psychological assessments and interventions for patients on designated wards, ensuring care is in line with their risks and needs.

• Clinical Leadership: Provide expert psychological input and guidance to a multidisciplinary team, helping to shape treatment plans for women with complex mental health needs.

• Coordinating the Psychology Service: Oversee the delivery of psychological services, managing qualified psychologists, trainee psychologists, assistant psychologists, and students.

• Collaborative Care: Work closely with the MDT and Senior Management Team (SMT) to ensure integrated and holistic treatment. Act as a liaison between inpatient and community psychology services.

• Support for Recovery: Contribute to innovative, evidence-based treatments, supporting the recovery of patients with conditions such as PTSD, depression, schizophrenia, and personality disorders.

Are you a skilled Clinical Psychologist ready to take on a leadership role in mental health care? We are looking for an experienced Clinical Psychologist / Head of Therapy to join our dedicated team at a specialist acute and psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU) for adult females., * Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent.

• HCPC registration as a Clinical Psychologist.

• Experience in working with adult females in acute or psychiatric settings (ideally PICU and acute care experience).

• Key Skills:

• Strong leadership abilities with experience managing and supervising clinical teams.

• Expertise in psychological assessment and intervention across a variety of mental health conditions.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with a commitment to enhancing the patient journey.

• Ability to implement and evaluate psychological interventions with an evidence-based approach

If you’re passionate about making a difference, supporting individuals in their mental health recovery journey, and leading a multidisciplinary team in an innovative and supportive environment, then this is the perfect opportunity for you!

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary: £81,432 per annum

• Generous Leave: 25 days annual leave (increasing with service) + Birthday Leave

• Well-Being Support: Access to the Employee Assistance Programme and wellness programmes.

• Enhanced Maternity Pay and contributory pension scheme

• Employee Benefits: Including discounted shopping vouchers, interest-free Apple product loan scheme, and more!

• Career Development: Continuous support, training, and access to professional development resources.

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a part-time role with flexible hours, plus a supportive work environment that promotes a healthy balance.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

Leadership Opportunity: As Head of Therapy, you’ll coordinate the psychological care for a variety of patients, working alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team (MDT).

Diverse & Impactful Work: Provide psychological input to female patients with a broad range of mental health conditions including depression, PTSD, anxiety, and personality disorders.

Development Focused: You’ll have the opportunity to guide, support, and mentor other psychology professionals, including trainees and assistant psychologists.

Supportive Team Environment: Be part of a collaborative and supportive environment with access to ongoing training, clinical supervision, and leadership development.

Work-Life Balance: With part-time hours (34 hours a week) and generous leave policies, you’ll have a role that fits with your lifestyle.

Outstanding Facilities: Our hospital is easily accessible from Nottingham and Mansfield and offers state-of-the-art facilities to help you deliver high-quality care.