Description
We are seeking a Registered Psychologist to join our team at Priory Hospital Chelmsford, located in Essex. As a leading treatment centre, we are dedicated to providing excellent care and achieving outstanding treatment outcomes.
In this part-time role, you will work 30 hours per week on the Eating Disorder Ward, playing a crucial part in patient recovery. You will support the assessment and delivery of tailored treatment plans, ensuring dignity, respect, and high standards of care.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing specialist psychological assessments and evidence-based interventions for patients with eating disorders
- Developing and delivering individualised treatment plans
- Collaborating with the multidisciplinary team, including psychiatrists, nurses, dietitians, and therapists
- Supporting patients with complex mental health needs
- Delivering individual and group therapy sessions using approaches like CBT
- Monitoring patient progress and contributing to clinical reviews and care planning
- Providing psychological guidance and support to families and carers
- Contributing to clinical governance and service development
To be successful, you must be a Registered Practitioner Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and hold a recognised postgraduate qualification in Clinical Psychology. Experience working with individuals experiencing eating disorders is essential, as well as the ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
We offer a range of benefits, including:
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Birthday holiday
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits, including gym membership and private healthcare
- Access to development opportunities
- Sponsorship of professional qualifications
- Leadership and management development
- Long service award
- Refer a friend bonuses