Principal Psychologist
You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers
This is a mental health hospital that provides medium and low secure care for males and females with mental illnesses and/or personality disorders and for males with intellectual/learning disabilities
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 absenceTaking 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 settingHave 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 DOE. 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 OutcomesSupport 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: 6945To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV