Principal Psychologist
Reference
PRI101152
Location
Priory Hospital Altrincham, Rappax Road, Hale, Manchester, WA15 0NU
Priory Group Division
Healthcare
Salary
£58,250 - £68,250 FTE per annum
Hours
30 hours per week
Vacancy Type
Permanent - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time
Job Advert Location Description
The Priory Hospital – Altrincham is part of the Priory Group, Europe’s leading provider of specialist treatment in mental health. The hospital has an established reputation for providing the highest standards of care together with an extensive range of clinical services. The hospital has residential facilities for 56 patients as well as day care and outpatient services.
The hospital is a principle provider to the NHS in the North of England, focusing on positive holistic outcome through full service provision.
Job Advert Role Description
We currently have a vacancy for a Principal Psychologist to work as part of our established multi-disciplinary therapy team that provides psychological treatment and support to inpatients and outpatients. You will also be skilled and motivated in the facilitation of group therapy interventions.
You will join a thriving therapy service that is committed to evidence based practice, supervision and providing professional development opportunities. You will be an integral member of an established multi-disciplinary team to contribute to clinical meetings / care planning for patients.
You must be registered with the HCPC
The post holders responsibilities will include:
1. Working within the standards set out by CQC, QNIC and other regulators
2. Providing excellent standards of evidence based practice
3. Regularly reviewing and monitoring outcomes of assessments and the effects of treatment in line with goal based outcomes
4. Active participation in service developments including: the use of resident feedback / in-house training
5. Contributing to the development of care pathways and other treatment protocols
6. To provide specialist supervision, training and consultation to colleagues through formulation groups / reflective practice
Working as part of Priory Hospital Altrincham comes with a comprehensive package of benefits in order to recognise you for your contribution to the service. Our benefits are flexible and tailored to the individual, but here are just some of what is on offer:
7. Access to CPD both internal and external
8. Clear salary progression plan
9. Clear career pathway
10. Access to Employee Assistance Programme
11. Access to Priory Benefits Portal
12. Funded DBS
13. 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
14. Birthday Leave
15. Ability to accrue annual leave with the service
16. Free parking
17. Subsidised meals in a restaurant environment
18. Professional and clinical supervision
Division DBS info
Disclosure
All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. We are an equal opportunities employer. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.