Registered Psychologist - Fixed Term
Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology
Employment Type: Fixed Term - Part Time
Location: Priory Hospital Bristol
Compensation: £34,950 / year
Description
Priory Hospital Bristol is looking to recruit a Principal Psychologist to join the Eating Disorder Unit, Lotus. This is a fixed-term, part-time role working 22.5 hours per week to cover maternity leave.
Priory Hospital Bristol is one of the UK's leading centres for the treatment of individuals, families and couples facing a wide range of psychiatric conditions.
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.
You will also:
* Provide specialist psychological assessment and intervention to patients attending the service.
* Provide specialist advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to client’s formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan.
* Exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients whose difficulties are managed by psychologically based standard care plans.
* Coordinate the delivery of psychological assessment and intervention from other Psychology staff.
* Hold management, clinical and professional supervision of Psychology staff across site.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
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.
Experience working with eating disorders is desirable. You must be HCPC registered.
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.
* Free on-site parking
* Supplemented meals
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days 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 (Simply Health Scheme)
* Access to development opportunities
* Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
* Leadership & management development
* Long service award
* Refer a friend bonuses
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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