Principal Psychologist (Part Time) in Norfolk

Priory Burston House is looking to recruit a principal psychologist to join the team based at Burston House, with occasional requirements to attend our other sites (Lombard House and Richmond House) depending on business needs. This is a part-time role of 18.75 hours. Priory Burston House, located in the historic market town of Diss, near the border of Suffolk, provides level 2 rehabilitation for male patients with a learning disability. Our specialist learning disability service also cares for adults who may have complex mental health needs, including autism and personality disorders.

Benefits

• Free on-site parking
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. 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 responsibilities

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients' wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients.

Undertake the role of Principal Psychologist for a designated ward(s) and/or group of patients as agreed with the Head of Psychology. This includes assessment, formulation, intervention (group and/or one to one) and evaluation in line with the patients' presentation and care pathway. Assess patients using appropriate assessments and psychometric measures and interpret and report results accurately. Work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the services policies and procedures. Co-ordinate delivery of psychological assessment and intervention from other psychology staff including qualified psychologists, trainee psychologists, assistant psychologists and students and where appropriate act as a point of liaison between the inpatient psychology pathway and the community psychology pathway.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and at least two other therapeutic modalities, with one of these modalities involving training in interventions suitable for addressing location-specific disorders. They should also demonstrate a solid grasp of therapy principles, along with a willingness to undergo further training in therapeutic approaches if not already qualified. Experience in working with complex clients, including delivering high-level interventions for such service users, is essential. Additionally, the candidate should have received training in Clinical Supervision, as well as experience and training in assessment relevant to the specific environment and population. Leadership and management experience are also key components of the role. The candidate will be expected to ensure their clinical supervision aligns with the British Psychological Society's good practice guidelines, maintaining an up-to-date record of supervision received.

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.