Priory Hospital Dewsbury is situated in a community location in West Yorkshire. The hospital provides a specialist inpatient service for adults and older males with severe and enduring mental health conditions, who may also have an undiagnosed memory-related illness. We also offer a specialist neurocognitive/dementia care service for males presenting with very agitated or aggressive behaviour.
The hospital is divided into two wards: Hartley Ward - rehabilitation and recovery for severe and enduring mental health; Jubilee Ward - neurocognitive/dementia service for those showing agitated or aggressive behaviour. Both focus on active rehabilitation and recovery, providing bespoke packages of care.
You will be a confident leader eager to develop others. You should understand the dynamics of working in hospital and healthcare environments and be capable of offering containment and support within a culture of compassion.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a Psychologist to deliver specialist psychological assessment and intervention within our adult mental health service. This role offers an opportunity to be part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team and to positively impact service user outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Deliver psychological assessments, formulations, and evidence-based interventions.
2. Provide consultation and input into MDT care planning.
3. Offer supervision and guidance to junior psychology staff.
4. Contribute to audits, research, and service development.
5. Ensure clinical work complies with legal, professional, and ethical standards.
Requirements:
* HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
* Doctorate in Clinical, Counselling, or Forensic Psychology.
* Experience working in mental health or secure environments.
* Skilled in a range of therapeutic approaches.
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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