Jupiter Recruitment

Principal Psychologist

An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Principal Psychologist to work in an exceptional mental health hospital based in the Stockton-on-the-Forest, York area.

You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers



This is a medium secure psychiatric hospital, which cares for both mental illness and learning disability patients, which includes an Autistic Spectrum Disorder service and a female service





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*To be considered for this position you must be qualified as a Psychologist registered with the HCPC

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As the Principal Psychologist your key responsibilities include:



  • Deputising for the Lead Psychologist in their absence

  • Taking 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 setting

  • Have 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.

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 Outcomes

  • Support 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: 6793


To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV




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