About the role
An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Principal Psychologist to work in an exceptional mental health hospital based in Stockton‑on‑the‑Forest, York area. You will be working for one of the UK’s leading health care providers. This is a medium secure psychiatric hospital, caring for both mental illness and learning disability patients, including an Autistic Spectrum Disorder service and a female service.
To be considered for this position you must be qualified as a Psychologist registered with the HCPC.
Key Responsibilities
* Deputising for the Lead Psychologist in their absence
* Taking a key role in service development
* Line management of specified team members
* Providing robust clinical supervision and support in appraisals and in the professional development of the team
* Providing evidence‑based psychological assessment
* Provision of 1:1 and group interventions to patients to address a range of needs
* Contributing to MDT care planning and review
* Contributing to professional development within the team
* Contributing to audit and research as directed by the line manager
Skills & Experience
* Experience of working with women, ideally in a forensic mental health setting
* Have specialist training in a range of psychological models for trauma (e.g. CBT for trauma/EMDR) and/or other therapies
* Ability to apply psychological knowledge to a psychiatric setting
Salary & Benefits
The successful Principal Psychologist will receive an excellent salary of £58,250 – £68,250 per annum. This permanent full‑time role is 37.5 hours a week and offers the following benefits:
* Bonus based on outcomes
* Support and opportunities for continuing professional development
* Opportunity to progress within the organisation
* Contributory pension scheme
* Paid sick leave (after qualifying period)
* Generous annual leave entitlement plus a birthday off
* Enhanced maternity pay
* Private healthcare
* Free parking
Contact Information
Reference ID: 6793
For this fantastic job role, please call 0388 or send your CV.
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