An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Principal Psychologist to work in an exceptional mental health hospital based in the Stockton-on-the-Forest, York area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers.
This is a medium secure psychiatric hospital, which cares for both mental illness and learning disability patients, which includes an Autistic Spectrum Disorder service and a female service.
To be considered for this position you must be qualified as a Psychologist registered with the HCPC.
As the Principal Psychologist your key responsibilities include:
* Deputising for the Lead Psychologist in their absence
* Taking a key role in service development
* Line Management of specified team members
* Providing robust clinical supervision and support in appraisals and in the professional development of the team
* Providing evidence based psychological assessment
* Provision of 1:1 and group interventions to patients to address a range of needs
* Contributing to MDT care planning and review
* Contributing to professional development within the team
* Contributing to audit and research as directed by the line manager
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
* Experience of working with women, ideally in a forensic mental health setting
* Have specialist training in a range of psychological models for trauma (e.g. CBT for trauma/EMDR) and/or other therapies
* Ability to apply psychological knowledge to a psychiatric setting
The successful Principal Psychologist will receive an excellent salary of £58,250 - £68,250 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
* Bonus based on Outcomes
* Support and opportunities for continuing professional development
* Option and support to progress
* Contributory pension scheme
* Paid sick leave (after qualifying period)
* Generous annual leave entitlement + your birthday off
* Enhanced maternity pay
* Private Healthcare
* Free parking
Reference ID: 6793
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call or send your CV.
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