Registered Practitioner Psychologist - CAMHS

Priory Hospital Hayes Grove is looking to recruit a Registered Practitioner Psychologist to join our therapy team working with children and young people on an outpatient basis. We can provide world-class residential treatment for a range of mental health conditions, including treatment for depression, as well as drug and alcohol addiction treatment. The hospital also offers a comprehensive eating disorder service for adults, with inpatient, day care and outpatient support available. In addition, we provide outpatient treatment for young people as well as private CAMHS assessments options and private autism assessments for adults. Our comprehensive treatment programmes are delivered by our specialist multidisciplinary team, who work together to create a strong support network for our patients.

Located in Bromley, South East London, Hayes Grove is one of Priory’s most renowned hospitals for our diverse range of therapeutic approaches, and we are experts in making assessments and advising on the best treatment options.

What you'll be doing

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to promoting and improving the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people, as well as their families and carers. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help children and young people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key role in managing a caseload and providing high-quality care and treatment appropriate to the child and young persons’ needs. Day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Delivering comprehensive psychological assessments, formulations, and evidence-based interventions (primarily CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed approaches) for children and young people with complex mental health needs.
• Developing, implementing, and regularly reviewing individualised treatment plans, ensuring regular interaction and communication with children and young people, parents/carers, and other professional colleagues or stakeholders.
• Facilitating therapeutic interventions, including one-to-one therapy sessions and structured therapy groups for children and young people and/or their parents and carers, to promote emotional wellbeing and resilience.
• Providing specialist psychological input to our ASC assessment pathway for children and young people.
• Completing approximately 53% of the role undertaking clinical hours, with the remaining time allocated to non-clinical responsibilities.
• Maintaining high standards of clinical documentation, risk assessment, and outcome monitoring, ensuring compliance with professional, ethical, and regulatory frameworks.
• Actively contributing to clinical governance, audit, service development, and research, while also supporting supervision and reflective practice within the team.

What you'll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows. Candidates should hold a recognised postgraduate qualification in clinical or counselling psychology (Doctorate in clinical or counselling psychology or equivalent). Full registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Practitioner Psychologist is required for this role (with no conditions or restrictions). A minimum of three-years post-qualification experience of working with children and young people within mental health settings is essential. Applicants should demonstrate strong skills in psychological assessment, formulation, and delivery of evidence-based therapies, along with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Excellent communication, risk management, and report-writing skills are required, alongside a commitment to ongoing professional development and high standards of clinical practice.

Please note that, due to the demand for in-person appointments after school hours, ideally candidates will be in a position to consider working hours of 10:00am-6:00pm or 11:00am-7:00pm.

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.