Full job descriptionPrincipal PsychologistWe are looking for an experienced Principal Psychologist to play a key role in delivering and developing the psychology service within the hospital/unit. This is a site-based role, working Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm. Priory Beverley House, Edgbaston, Birmingham is a level 2 rehabilitation service for females with complex mental health needs, including emotionally unstable personality disorder, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes along City Road and Five Ways railway station approximately 1 mile from the service.
You will be responsible for:
*Leading the psychology provision for a designated ward or group of patients.
*Providing high-quality psychological input that is responsive to individual patient needs, risks and presentations.
*Working collaboratively as part of the wider multidisciplinary team to support patient care.
*Undertaking comprehensive psychological assessments, formulation and evaluation to understand patients’ needs and inform their care.
*Delivering evidence-based psychological interventions, both individually and in groups, tailored to patients’ presentations and care pathways.
*Providing line management to Assistant Psychologists, offering day-to-day guidance, support and supervision.
*Contributing to the development and delivery of effective psychological care within the service.
Applicants must hold a completed and recognised postgraduate qualification leading to HCPC registration and must be currently registered with the HCPC as a Psychologist. Applicants must also have formal training in at least two therapeutic modalities and have demonstrated relevant post-qualification experience and competencies appropriate to a Principal Psychologist role. Newly qualified psychologists or those not yet HCPC registered would not be eligible for this position.
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.
*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
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.