At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop psychology services, providing tailored interventions for patients.
- Company: Priory Hospital Kemple View, a leading mental health provider in the UK.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible benefits, professional development, and extra holiday on your birthday.
- Other info: Supportive environment with opportunities for leadership and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while advancing your career in psychology.
- Qualifications: HCPC registration and experience in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and other modalities required.
The predicted salary is between 46134 - 56386 £ per year.
Description Priory Hospital Kemple View Part Time | 22.5 hours | Site based £34950 - £40950 HCPC registration required Priory Hospital Kemple View has an opportunity for a HCPC registered principal psychologist to join our team.
Priory Hospital Kemple View, Blackburn, Lancashire is a 90-bedded hospital providing level 2 rehabilitation and secure services for adult males with mental health conditions and/or personality disorders.
It is accessible by public transport, with a local train station approximately a 3-minute drive away.
Due to the location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.
What you'll be doing As a Principal Psychologist, you’ll play a key role in delivering and developing the psychology service within the hospital/unit.
You’ll provide high-quality psychological input that is responsive to the individual needs, risks and presentations of patients, working as part of the wider multidisciplinary team.
You’ll be responsible for: Leading the psychology provision for a designated ward or group of patients, as agreed with the Head of Psychology.
Undertaking comprehensive psychological assessments, formulation and evaluation to understand patients’ needs and inform their care.
Delivering evidence-based psychological interventions, both individually and in groups, tailored to patients’ presentations and care pathways.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
What you'll bring to the role
Essential: HCPC registration required The successful candidate will possess a confident grasp of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and at least two additional therapeutic modalities, including one with specific relevance to interventions used for local or equivalent disorders.
You will demonstrate a strong understanding and application of therapeutic principles, with a willingness to undertake further training where required.
The ideal candidate will have substantial experience working with complex clients and delivering high-level interventions tailored to their needs, alongside formal training in clinical supervision.
Additionally, they will bring solid skills and experience in assessments relevant to the environment and population served, as well as proven leadership and management capabilities.
For more information about the role, you can email Farahgigani@priorygroup. com What we will give you in return We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role.
You will be well supported with regular career conversations.
We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.
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 Leadership & management development Long service award Refer a friend bonuses Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.
About Priory Priory is the UK’s 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 children’s mental health – and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader–Willi 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 .
For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement here .
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.
Locations
Principal Psychologist in Blackburn, Langho employer: Priory
At Priory Hospital Bristol, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. Our new acute ward provides a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of adults facing mental health challenges, while benefiting from ongoing career development and a collaborative multidisciplinary team environment.
