Priory
Principal Psychologist
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Application Deadline: 30 November 2026
Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology
Location: Beverley House
Compensation: £63,000 / year
Description
Beverley House
Full-time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary is up to £63,000 per annum
HCPC registration is required
We are looking for an experienced Principal Psychologist to play a key role in delivering and developing the psychology service within the hospital/unit.
This is a site-based role, working Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm.
Priory Beverley House, Edgbaston, Birmingham is a level 2 rehabilitation service for females with complex mental health needs, including emotionally unstable personality disorder, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes along City Road and Five Ways railway station approximately 1 mile from the service.
What you'll be doing
You will be responsible for:
- Leading the psychology provision for a designated ward or group of patients.
- Providing high-quality psychological input that is responsive to individual patient needs, risks and presentations.
- Working collaboratively as part of the wider multidisciplinary team to support patient care.
- Undertaking comprehensive psychological assessments, formulation and evaluation to understand patients’ needs and inform their care.
- Delivering evidence-based psychological interventions, both individually and in groups, tailored to patients’ presentations and care pathways.
- Providing line management to Assistant Psychologists, offering day-to-day guidance, support and supervision.
- Contributing to the development and delivery of effective psychological care within the service.
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You can find additional information in the attached job description.
What you'll bring to the role
Applicants must hold a completed and recognised postgraduate qualification leading to HCPC registration and must be currently registered with the HCPC as a Psychologist. Applicants must also have formal training in at least two therapeutic modalities and have demonstrated relevant post-qualification experience and competencies appropriate to a Principal Psychologist role. Newly qualified psychologists or those not yet HCPC registered would not be eligible for this position.
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What we will give you in return
We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
- Access to development opportunities
- Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
- Leadership & management development
- Long service award
- Refer a friend bonuses
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.
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