Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology
Location: Priory Hospital Bristol
Compensation: £46,816 / year
Description
Priory Hospital Bristol
Part-Time | 15 hours per week | Site based
Salary is £48,250 to £58,250 FTE, depending on experience
HCPC registration is required
This is an opportunity to provide psychological therapy to patients receiving treatment in our Hillside ward R&R. Priory Hospital Bristol is less than three miles from the centre of Bristol, with free on-site parking
What you'll be doing
You will be working in our Rehab and Recovery (R&R) service line on Hillside Ward. It is a 14-bedded ward for males and females providing rapid assessment and triage. Treatment is provided for patients with an acute presentation of mental health crisis (psychosis, mood disorder, dementia, or organic brain disease). This is particularly for individuals with complex physical health needs or requiring respite admissions.
Responsibilities
- Receive and respond promptly to referrals
- Undertake specialist psychological assessments and formulate therapy plans
- Deliver individual and group therapy using evidence-based interventions
- Manage an allocated caseload within agreed timescales
- Maintain clear communication with clients, MDT members, and clinical staff
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date clinical records, reports, and electronic documentation
Clinical & Professional Responsibilities
- Provide specialist psychological interventions and standard care plans
- Offer specialist advice, consultation, and guidance to other professionals
- Exercise autonomous responsibility for assessment, treatment, and discharge
- Administer psychometric tests and other evidence-based assessments
- Undertake risk assessment and risk management
- Provide clinical supervision to an Assistant Psychologist
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
What you'll bring to the role
Essential
- Hold professional registration with HCPC registration and Clinical Psychologist registration.
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.
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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.
