Principal Psychologist

We are currently recruiting on behalf of one of the UK’s leading providers of behavioural care and specialist support services for a Principal Psychologist based within a private mental health hospital in Altrincham which has residential facilities for 56 patients as well as day care and outpatient services and is a principle provider to the NHS in the North of England, focusing on positive holistic outcome through full service provision

The hospital has an established reputation for providing the highest standards of care together with an extensive range of clinical services

The Principal Psychologist will work as part of an 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:

• Working within the standards set out by CQC, QNIC and other regulators

• Providing excellent standards of evidence based practice

• Regularly reviewing and monitoring outcomes of assessments and the effects of treatment in line with goal based outcomes

• Active participation in service developments including: the use of resident feedback / in-house training

• Contributing to the development of care pathways and other treatment protocols

• To provide specialist supervision, training and consultation to colleagues through formulation groups / reflective practice

This is a permanent post – 30 hours per week and offers a salary of £48,250 - £58,250 FTE per annum, plus

• Access to CPD both internal and external

• Clear salary progression plan

• Clear career pathway

• Access to Employee Assistance Programme

• Access to Priory Benefits Portal

• Funded DBS

• 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)

• Birthday Leave

• Ability to accrue annual leave with the service

• Free parking

• Subsidised meals in a restaurant environment

• Professional and clinical supervision

For further information please forward your CV and we will be in touch to discuss the post further.