Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology
Location: Priory Hospital Bristol
Compensation: £48,250 to £58,250 FTE, depending on experience
Type: Part-Time | 15 hours per week | Site based
Description
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
What you’ll bring to the role
- Hold professional registration with HCPC and Clinical Psychologist registration.
What we will give you in return
- Free on-site parking
- Birthday Holiday – Your Birthday as an extra day of 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.
Registered Psychologist (R&R) in Stapleton 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.
