About the role
An outstanding new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Head of Psychology to work in an exceptional mental health hospital based in the 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 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
* Work with clients with complex needs relevant to the service population.
* Develop and deliver formulation‑led care and be competent in a range of therapeutic delivery.
* Provide and oversee supervision, run reflective practice groups and apply the underpinning model of the service.
* Manage clinical/organisational projects and take line‑management responsibilities, maintaining clinical governance and service standards.
* Lead strategically, building relationships with senior managers and clinicians across the site.
Preferred skills and experience
* Confident grasp of CBT and at least two other therapeutic modalities.
* Ability and willingness to train in additional therapies where required.
* Experience working with complex clients and at a strategic level.
* Application of psychological knowledge in a psychiatric setting.
Compensation and benefits
Salary: £78,250 – £88,250 per annum (full‑time, permanent, 37.5 hours per week).
* Free on‑site parking
* Supplemented meals
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Birthday as an extra day of annual leave
* Enhanced maternity pay
* Contributory pension scheme
* Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes (gym membership, IT technology, Healthcare Cash Plan)
* Access to development opportunities
* Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development panel
* Leadership & management development
* Long service award
* Refer a friend bonus
To apply, please call or send your CV.
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