Overview
An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Principal Psychologist to work in an exceptional mental health hospital based in the Stockton:on:the:Forest, York area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers. This is a medium secure psychiatric hospital, which cares 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.
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
Qualifications and experience
* Qualified Psychologist registered with the HCPC
* Experience of working with women, ideally in a forensic mental health setting
* 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 in a psychiatric setting
Employment details and benefits
Salary: GBP58,250 - GBP68,250 per annum. This is a permanent full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. Benefits include:
* Bonus based on outcomes
* Support and opportunities for continuing professional development
* Option and support to progress
* Contributory pension scheme
* Paid sickness absence (after qualifying period)
* Generous annual leave entitlement plus your birthday off
* Enhanced maternity pay
* Private healthcare
* Free parking
Reference ID: 6793
For this fantastic job role, please call or send your CV.
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