Principal Psychologist - Maternity Cover
Location: Priory Hospital Bristol, Heath House Lane, Stapleton, BS16 1EQ
Division: Priory Group
Salary: up to £63,000 FTE
Hours: 22.5 hours per week
Vacancy Type: Fixed Term - Part Time
Job Reference: PRI101311
Job Views: 3
Posted: 29.06.2025
Expiry Date: 13.08.2025
Job Description
We are seeking a Principal Psychologist on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave. The role involves providing psychological assessment and treatment on our Eating Disorder Unit, Lotus. The successful candidate will also contribute to the development of the Psychology service within the hospital.
Lotus ward offers holistic care and treatment to help individuals challenge eating disorder symptoms and related conditions. Patients are supported in a collaborative, compassionate environment to recover physically and develop skills for a fulfilling life.
Responsibilities
* Provide specialist psychological assessment and intervention to patients.
* Offer expert advice, guidance, and consultation to other professionals, contributing to client formulation, diagnosis, and treatment plans.
* Manage assessment, treatment, and discharge processes autonomously for clients with standard care plans.
* Coordinate psychological assessments and interventions with other Psychology staff.
* Supervise Psychology staff across the site at management, clinical, and professional levels.
Person Specification
* HCPC registration required.
Additional Information
All roles are subject to a successful disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI, or Disclosure Scotland. Priory is an equal opportunities employer and will cover the cost of the DBS check.
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