Job summary As a Clinical Psychologist at a Barchester independent mental health hospital, you'll provide a specialist psychology service to help deliver all-round quality care and support for patients. You'll work with patients who are emotionally stressed or living with various mental health conditions, ensuring they are treated with respect and dignity. You'll use your expertise to assess, diagnose, and develop tailored treatment plans, collaborating with other professionals to provide the best possible care. Main duties of the job In this role, you'll be responsible for selecting, administering, and interpreting psychometric and neuropsychological tests, as well as liaising with referrers, GPs, and other professionals to develop and review care and risk management plans. You'll create a safe and supportive environment where patients can receive the best possible care. You'll also supervise the work of other multi-disciplinary staff when appropriate. About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of independent mental health services in the UK. They are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centered care that helps patients achieve their full potential. Barchester operates a network of specialist mental health hospitals and care centers, employing a team of dedicated healthcare professionals to provide compassionate and effective support. Date posted 13 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Salary expectations will be discussed at interview stage. Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 1259350561 Job locations Barchester Healthcare Billingham TS23 3TY Job description Job responsibilities Note: Role consists of working between Billingham Grange Independent Hospital (in Billingham) and Hawthorns Care Centre (in Peterlee) ABOUT THE ROLE As a Clinical Psychologist at a Barchester independent mental health hospital, you'll provide a specialist psychology service to help us deliver the all-round quality care and support our patients deserve. We'll look to you to work with our patients who could be emotionally stressed or living with depression, anxiety, OCD, phobias, psychosis and other conditions. Whatever their needs, you'll make sure every single patient is treated with respect and dignity. We'll rely on you to select, administer and interpret psychometric and neuropsychological tests, as well as liaise with referrers, GPs and other professionals to develop and review care and risk management plans. As a Clinical Psychologist at Barchester, you'll have the chance create a safe and supportive environment where our patients can get the best possible care. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Clinical Psychologist, you'll have an up-to-date knowledge on current developments in professional and clinical practice, making you the go-to person for information about relevant legislation and policies. We'll also look for excellent communication skills, as it's a role that will see you deliver complex and sensitive information and make psychological interventions with carers (or families as appropriate). You'll also keep accurate records and supervise the work of other multi-disciplinary staff when appropriate. A dedicated and insightful professional, you'll always be focused on our patients' wellbeing. REWARDS PACKAGE As well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous package would include: Free learning and development Automatic enrolment into our profit share scheme A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Nurse Mentor and Refer a Friend bonus schemes Offer to pay Skilled Worker visa application fee for eligible nurses If you'd like to use your clinical and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding and empowering place to be. 2220 Job description Job responsibilities Note: Role consists of working between Billingham Grange Independent Hospital (in Billingham) and Hawthorns Care Centre (in Peterlee) ABOUT THE ROLE As a Clinical Psychologist at a Barchester independent mental health hospital, you'll provide a specialist psychology service to help us deliver the all-round quality care and support our patients deserve. We'll look to you to work with our patients who could be emotionally stressed or living with depression, anxiety, OCD, phobias, psychosis and other conditions. Whatever their needs, you'll make sure every single patient is treated with respect and dignity. We'll rely on you to select, administer and interpret psychometric and neuropsychological tests, as well as liaise with referrers, GPs and other professionals to develop and review care and risk management plans. As a Clinical Psychologist at Barchester, you'll have the chance create a safe and supportive environment where our patients can get the best possible care. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Clinical Psychologist, you'll have an up-to-date knowledge on current developments in professional and clinical practice, making you the go-to person for information about relevant legislation and policies. We'll also look for excellent communication skills, as it's a role that will see you deliver complex and sensitive information and make psychological interventions with carers (or families as appropriate). You'll also keep accurate records and supervise the work of other multi-disciplinary staff when appropriate. A dedicated and insightful professional, you'll always be focused on our patients' wellbeing. REWARDS PACKAGE As well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous package would include: Free learning and development Automatic enrolment into our profit share scheme A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Nurse Mentor and Refer a Friend bonus schemes Offer to pay Skilled Worker visa application fee for eligible nurses If you'd like to use your clinical and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding and empowering place to be. 2220 Person Specification Qualifications Essential To be a Clinical Psychologist at Barchester, you'll need an up-to-date knowledge of current developments in professional and clinical practice, as well as excellent communication skills to deliver complex and sensitive information to patients, carers, and other professionals. Person Specification Qualifications Essential To be a Clinical Psychologist at Barchester, you'll need an up-to-date knowledge of current developments in professional and clinical practice, as well as excellent communication skills to deliver complex and sensitive information to patients, carers, and other professionals. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Barchester Healthcare Address Barchester Healthcare Billingham TS23 3TY Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)