At a Glance
- Tasks: Assess and support individuals' mental health with tailored therapeutic interventions.
- Company: Priory Hospital Preston, a leading mental health facility near Preston.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, birthday leave, enhanced maternity pay, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with excellent support and career progression pathways.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while growing your career in mental health.
- Qualifications: HCPC registration and relevant professional accreditation required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Part-Time | 20 hours per week | Site based
HCPC Registration Required
Based in Bartle, near Preston, Priory Hospital Preston is a 50-bedded mental health hospital, offering an extensive range of services, delivered across four wards. We can support adult males and females with acute mental health needs and eating disorders, and specialise in the management and treatment of these conditions.
What you'll be doing
- You'll assess the needs of the people we support and deliver high-quality, person-centred therapeutic interventions that promote their mental, emotional, physical, and social well-being.
- Working closely with service users, their families, carers, and the wider multidisciplinary team, you'll develop and deliver tailored therapy programmes that support individuals to achieve their goals and maximise their independence.
- You’ll respond promptly to referrals, carry out comprehensive assessments, and plan, implement, and review effective treatment programmes using a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches and interventions.
What you'll bring to the role
- Hold professional registration with HCPC Accreditation from the relevant professional institution (BABCP, BCP, BPS or equivalent).
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.
- 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.
Clinical Psychologist in Preston employer: Priory
At Priory Hospital Kneesworth House, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work environment where your contributions to patient recovery are valued. With a focus on professional development, we provide numerous pathways for career advancement, alongside competitive benefits such as enhanced maternity pay and flexible working options. Located in the picturesque Hertfordshire, our purpose-built facility ensures you have access to a fulfilling career in a tranquil setting, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful employment in the field of Psychiatry.
