Registered Psychologist - Part Time

Priory Hospital Newbury
Fixed Term - Part-Time | 22.5 hours per week | Site based
£28,950 per annum
Must be HCPC registered, BABCP, BCP, BPS or equivalent

This role is to work across two wards: a 12 bed Rehabilitation and Recovery ward and an 18 bed Acute Ward. Priory Hospital Newbury, located in Berkshire, is a level 2 rehabilitation service which supports male adults with mental health needs, who are working towards a life back in the community. We also provide an acute service for local male and female patients who are in crisis and require a short admission for support. It also offers excellent transport links.

What you'll be doing

• You will join the team on the Rehabilitation and Recovery ward and the Acute Ward. In this role, you will play a key part in patient recovery, supporting the assessment and delivery of tailored treatment plans while ensuring dignity, respect, and high standards of care.
• Assess and respond to client referrals, creating effective, person-centred therapy plans.
• Deliver individual and group therapy sessions using evidence-based interventions.
• Manage a caseload, maintaining regular communication with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Keep accurate clinical records, reports, and case notes.
• Provide guidance to colleagues and contribute to audits, research, and service improvements.
• Work collaboratively as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team to ensure high-quality client care.

What you'll bring to the role

Essential: This role requires a relevant Master's degree as a minimum and a recognised postgraduate qualification together with 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.
• Healthcare benefits
• Free on-site parking
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
• 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.

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.