Principal Psychologist

Priory Hospital Solihull are recruiting for a Principal Psychologist to join their fantastic multi-disciplinary team based in Meriden, Coventry.

This is a part time role of 30 hours per week of which a proportion of the time can be flexible/remote working.

The Pro rata salary is up to £52,000.

Priory Hospital Solihull is a 31-bedded mental health rehabilitation service for a males and females aged 18. The service is arranged across three separate wards and is for patients who have severe and enduring mental illness, which might include treatment resistant conditions.

In this role as Principal Psychologist you will contribute to the provision and development of the psychology service at Priory Solihull. You will provide psychological input in line with the agreed service provision, and identified risks and needs of the patients.

You will use your skills and experience in your respective field, to undertake the role is Principal Psychologist for a designated ward and/or group of patients as agreed with the head of psychology. This includes assessment, formulation, intervention and evaluation in line with the patient’s presentation and care pathway. Assess patients using appropriate assessments and psychometric measures and interpret and report results accurately. Some duties of the role include,

• To work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the service’s policies and procedures.
• To co-ordinate delivery of psychological assessment and intervention from other psychology staff including qualified psychologists, trainee psychologists, assistant psychologists and students and where appropriate to act as a point of liaison between the inpatient psychology pathway and the community psychology pathway
• To provide Reflective Practice for Staff (as directed by the Head of Psychology)
• To hold management, clinical and professional supervision responsibilities for junior psychology staff as directed by the Head of Psychology.
• Facilitate staff training in line with the agreed psychology provision as required.
• Contribute to the development of evidence-based practices, strategies and policies as requested by the Head of Psychology.
• Conduct research, service evaluation and audit as appropriate as guided by the Head of Psychology and Senior Management Team
• Develop own skills and experience as a psychologist. Attend supervision (clinical, management and peer) and training as required. Complete developmental objectives set. Maintain record of supervision and development in accordance with HCPC CPD guidelines.

To apply for this role you will need to:

• Be HCPC registered
• Have at least 4 years post registration experience within a similar setting
• Have experience is supervising assistants and trainees and facilitating reflective practice
• Have understanding, experience and/or training relevant to rehabilitation services, which may include:
• The basic principles of rehabilitation and recovery orientated practice, including what constitutes effective rehabilitation & its key components
• CBT psychosis
• Family Interventions
• Structured psychological interventions (individual, group or family) for bipolar affective disorder
• High Intensity psychological interventions for depression – CBT, IPT
• Positive Behavioural Support
• Wellness Recovery Action Plans
• Recognising and communicating with people who have special needs (eg cognitive impairment and Learning Disability)
• Motivational Interviewing
• DBT/Schema focused therapy
• Cognitive assessments
• Diagnostic schedules for PD

In return for your hard work and expertise you will benefit from

• Salary up to £52,000 depending on Experience
• Relevant supervision from senior Psychologist in line with supervision requirements
• Free on-site parking
• Supplemented meals on duty
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Study leave to attend CPD opportunities, conferences etc
• Your birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Company pension scheme
• Opportunity for career development within the priory healthcare network
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses
• Relocation support (including payment for accommodation or moving costs) up to £3000 (Terms apply)
• Our independent Employee Assistant Programme can offer confidential emotional and practical support and advice to colleagues, 24/7
• You will have support from your Assistant Psychologist whom you will also supervise

Due to limits on sponsorship allocations, we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship to new candidates for these roles, this remains under review.

For more information about this exciting opportunity or to book a site visit, please contact Christopher Spence, Director of Clinical Services on 01676 525 050