Priory
Principal Psychologist
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Principal Psychologist
As a Principal Psychologist, you will play a pivotal role in patient recovery, leading psychological care and ensuring high standards of treatment. Your work will directly contribute to the well-being of individuals seeking support in a purpose-built facility.
Location
Kneesworth House
Employment Type
Full-time and part-time hours available
Salary
Up to £61,492 FTE depending on experience
Requirements
HCPC registration is required
About the Role
This role offers flexibility and can be part-time or full-time. Preferred working arrangements can be discussed at interview, although they will need to align with the needs of the service.
Located in Royston, Hertfordshire, within a purpose-built facility and spacious grounds, Priory Hospital Kneesworth House is a level 2 rehabilitation service, which provides a range of specialist recovery pathways, all at one site.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead psychological care for designated wards and patients, including assessment, intervention, evaluation, risk management, and care planning.
- Work autonomously within professional and service guidelines, maintaining high standards of clinical governance, record keeping, and compliance.
- Supervise and support psychology staff, trainees, and students, providing consultation, reflective practice, training, and professional development.
- Work collaboratively with patients, carers, multidisciplinary teams, and external agencies to support effective, person-centred care.
- Contribute to service development, audit, research, and evidence-based practice, including oversight of referrals, waiting lists, KPIs, and psychological practice governance.
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Essential Qualifications
- 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.
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Desirable Qualifications
- Experience of working in a forensic setting and/or with a forensic adult population who present with offending risk would be desirable.
Benefits
- Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra day's annual leave
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones), and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
- 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
How to Apply
Click apply to learn more about the role and apply online today.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
Note: Newly qualified psychologists or those not yet HCPC registered would not be eligible for this position.
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