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Stockton Hall, The Village, Stockton-on-the-Forest, York, YO32 9UN
Priory Group Division
Hours
37.5
Vacancy Type
Permanent - Full Time
Job Advert Role Description
Stockton Hall Hospital is a 112-bed medium secure hospital in the beautiful City of York. We are an independent sector hospital that exclusively treats NHS patients and collaborates closely with NHS colleagues to achieve optimal patient outcomes. We partner with the Humber and North Yorkshire Provider Collaborate as part of the local Integrated Care Board.
At Stockton Hall Hospital, we value every team member's contribution and work in partnership with our patients. Our strong team spirit and mutual support make Stockton Hall Hospital a fantastic place to work. Our consultant colleagues have a collective experience of about 45 years here, and the hospital has traditionally been a place of longer stays and positive well-being experiences.
We are seeking an experienced, HCPC registered principal psychologist with experience working with women, preferably in a forensic mental health setting. You will join a multidisciplinary team working on a 12-bed medium secure female service, providing leadership, consultancy, assessment, and interventions. Ideally, the candidate 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 collaborate with colleagues across the wider provider network to advance developments within the women’s service line.
The successful candidate will join our dynamic Psychology Department within a respected service known for positive clinical outcomes for complex patients. We offer a range of therapeutic interventions, including one-to-one and group-based psychological treatments, in a medium-secure setting. Our service has achieved excellent recovery results, facilitating patients' progression to lower-security conditions safely and efficiently.
The hospital comprises seven wards, providing care for up to 88 patients with diagnoses including autism spectrum disorder, learning disability, mental illness, and personality disorder. This diverse environment offers opportunities to develop broad clinical competencies and specialisms.
Our facilities promote real work and vocational opportunities, with individualized weekly timetables for patients that include various therapies and activities. While your primary focus will be on the women’s service, psychologists work across wards, engaging in structured risk assessments and interventions related to risks such as offending, fire-setting, substance misuse, and anger management. The role involves implementing specialist psychological interventions aligned with NICE guidelines, using approaches like CBT, DBT, RO-DBT, Cognitive Analytic Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy, and EMDR. We welcome applications from those experienced in these modalities, with ongoing CPD support.
We are committed to embedding a trauma-informed care approach. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to staff training, reflective practice, formulation and debrief sessions, service development, research, and clinical supervision.
You will apply psychological knowledge in a psychiatric setting, adopting a systemic approach and responding flexibly to treatment needs and organizational complexities.
If interested, please contact Katy Baigrie, Head of Psychology, or Tracy Brookes, Consultant Forensic Psychologist, at 01904 400500 for an initial discussion or visit.
What we offer:
* Competitive salary based on skills and experience
* Support and opportunities for CPD
* Support for career progression within The Priory Network
* Contributory pension scheme
* Paid sick leave (post-qualifying period)
* Generous annual leave + your birthday off
* Enhanced maternity pay
* Private healthcare
* Free parking
We provide clear career pathways and support for training and personal development.
Induction and notice: Successful candidates will complete a two-week induction at Priory, scheduled at the start of each month. If you are serving notice with your current employer, we advise delaying your resignation until a start date is confirmed to ensure a smooth transition.
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About us
As a leading UK provider of behavioural care and support services, Priory offers a challenging and rewarding career supported by a world-class organization committed to your development. Our network includes hospitals, residential care homes, and supported living services, making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we support.
In line with infection control and compliance, we record vaccination status for all staff as part of pre-employment checks. This information will be handled in accordance with GDPR and does not affect employment offers. Thank you for your understanding.
Disclosure:
All roles require a successful disclosure check from the DBS, Access NI, or Disclosure Scotland. Priory covers the cost of the DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer.
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