Principal Psychologist - NHS
An opportunity to train and support the implementation of Radically Open DBT (RO-DBT) within the service is offered as an exciting and innovative part of this role. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with colleagues within the wider provider collaborative to drive forward current developments within the womens service line.
Our therapeutic setting provides a range of facilities that promote real work and vocational opportunities, as well as allowing for a wide range of group sessions and activities. All patients receive an individualised timetable, covering seven days a week, which includes one-to-one and group-based therapy.
Although your core role will be on the womens service, psychologists work across the wards, offering opportunities for a varied and diverse role. This may include the use of structured risk assessment measures and one-to-one and group-based interventions relating to a range of potential risks and needs such as sexual and violent offending, fire-setting, problem solving, substance misuse and anger management.
The role will require implementation of specialist psychological interventions as per NICE and best practice guidelines. Therapeutic modalities used within treatment currently draw on a range of approaches including: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Radically Open Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Analytic Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy, and EMDR.
We would welcome applications from individuals with experience in any of these approaches although ongoing CPD will be supported. The hospital is currently striving to embed a trauma informed approach to care and treatment. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will contribute to the promotion of a TIC approach within the hospital.
Your role will, therefore, incorporate wider activities including staff training, reflective practice, formulation and de-brief sessions, service development and evaluation, research, and provision of clinical supervision. You will have the ability to apply psychological knowledge to a psychiatric setting, adopting a systemic approach and responding flexibly to both the treatment requirements of mentally disordered individuals and the complexities associated with organisational settings.
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we would welcome you to make contact for an initial discussion/visit to the service. To hear more about this exciting role please contact Katy Baigrie, Head of Psychology, or Tracy Brookes, Consultant Forensic Psychologist, on 01904 400500.What we offer you: Salary competitive based on skills and experience Bonus based on Outcomes Support and opportunities for continuing professional development Option and support to progress through The Priory Network Contributory pension scheme Paid sick leave (after qualifying period) Generous annual leave entitlement + Your birthday off Enhanced maternity pay Private Healthcare Free parking You can also take advantage of clear career pathways and support around training and personal development.
If you are successful, you will be expected to complete a full two weeks induction upon starting with us at Priory and these occur on the first two weeks of every month. If you have to work a notice with your current employer, we recommend you do not hand your notice in until we are able to provide a start date to ensure a smooth transition between companies.