Stockton Hall Hospital is a 112-bed medium secure hospital located in the beautiful City of York. We are an independent sector hospital that exclusively treats NHS patients, working closely with NHS colleagues to achieve the best outcomes. We collaborate with the Humber and North Yorkshire Provider Collaborative as part of the local Integrated Care Board.
At Stockton Hall Hospital, we value the contributions of every team member and prioritize working in partnership with our patients. The team spirit and mutual support create a fantastic working environment. Our consultant colleagues have a collective experience of about 45 years at Stockton Hall, which has traditionally been a place of longer stays and positive well-being experiences.
Main duties of the job
Are you passionate about providing psychological support to women who have experienced trauma and mental health difficulties? We are seeking an experienced, HCPC-registered Principal Psychologist with experience working with women, ideally in a forensic mental health setting. You will join a multidisciplinary team on a 12-bed medium secure female service, offering leadership, consultancy, assessment, and interventions. Ideally, the post-holder will have specialist training in psychological models for trauma (e.g., CBT for trauma, EMDR) and/or other therapies. There is an opportunity to train and support the implementation of Radically Open DBT (RO-DBT) within the service, which is an exciting and innovative aspect of this role. The successful candidate will work collaboratively within the wider provider collaborative to drive developments within the women's service line.
You will join our dynamic, well-established Psychology Department within a respected service. Our medium-secure care setting provides a broad range of therapeutic interventions, including one-to-one and group-based psychological treatments. Our service has achieved excellent recovery results, maximizing patients' opportunities to progress to lower-security conditions safely and efficiently.
About us
As one of the UK's leading providers of behavioral care and specialist support services, Priory offers a challenging and fulfilling career with the support of a world-class organization committed to your development. Across our network of hospitals, residential care homes, and supported living services, we make a real and lasting difference in the lives of those we support.
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Job responsibilities
Undertake the role of Principal Psychologist for designated ward(s) and/or patient groups, as agreed with the Head of Psychology. This includes assessment, formulation, intervention (group and/or individual), and evaluation aligned with patient presentation and care pathways.
Assess patients using appropriate assessments and psychometric measures, interpreting and reporting results accurately.
Work autonomously within professional guidelines and the service's policies and procedures.
Coordinate psychological assessments and interventions delivered by psychology staff, including qualified psychologists, trainees, assistant psychologists, and students. Act as a liaison between inpatient and community psychology pathways where appropriate.
Provide consultation and advice to multidisciplinary staff on psychological assessments, therapies, and techniques for working effectively with service users.
Collaborate with senior clinical and managerial staff to improve patient experiences and enable staff to engage in therapeutic, meaningful interactions with patients.
Provide Reflective Practice supervision for staff, as directed by the Head of Psychology.
Hold supervision responsibilities for junior psychology staff, as directed by the Head of Psychology.
Undertake assessment reports, including risk assessments if required, under the coordination of the Head of Psychology.
Attend and contribute to CPA reviews, providing psychological insights on patient treatment, management, risk assessment, systemic interventions, and staff support to aid multidisciplinary decision-making and ward management.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* We seek an experienced, HCPC-registered Principal Psychologist with experience working with women, preferably in a forensic mental health setting.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to review any criminal convictions.
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