Stapleton, Bristol, City of Bristol, England
Role: Registered Psychologist
Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology
Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time (hours negotiable for part-time or full-time)
Location: Priory Hospital Bristol
Compensation: £48,250 – £58,250 / year
Description: Priory Hospital Bristol is looking to recruit a Registered Psychologist within the Private Outpatients and Inpatients service. Bristol Park Clinic, near Bradley Stoke and Patchway, is accessible by car, bus, and train via the M4, M5, and Almondsbury Interchange. The hospital is a Grade II listed building with free parking, offering 77 beds across seven wards. Services include Psychiatric Intensive Care (PICU), eating disorders treatment, acute care, rehabilitation, and recovery.
What you'll be doing
You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients’ wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. As a Psychologist, you will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients.
* Provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation, and therapy for both private outpatient services and the hospital's private inpatient ward.
* Work autonomously within professional guidelines, ensuring high standards of clinical governance.
* Administer psychometric tests and evidence-based assessments as clinically indicated.
* Deliver individual and group therapy sessions as part of a dedicated, multidisciplinary team.
* Collaborate closely with Consultant Psychiatrists, Psychologists, and Psychotherapists to deliver comprehensive mental health care.
What you'll bring to the role
Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same. Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows. To be considered for this role, you must hold current HCPC registration and have prior experience working in outpatient mental health services. Ideally, you will also feel confident supporting both young people and adults, bringing flexibility and sensitivity to meet a range of client needs.
What we will give you in return
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.
* Supplemented meals
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Birthday Holiday – Your Birthday as an extra day of annual leave
* Enhanced maternity pay
* Contributory pension scheme
* Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan
* Access to development opportunities
* Sponsorship of professional qualifications through IPD panel
* Leadership and management development
* Long service award
* Refer a friend bonuses
Note: Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified. In such cases, adverts should be closed immediately, and remaining applicants informed of the reason.
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