Description
We are seeking a Part-time Principal Psychologist to join our team at Kneesworth House in Royston, Hertfordshire.
As a Principal Psychologist, you will play a pivotal role in patient recovery, leading psychological care and ensuring high standards of treatment.
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.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise:
- Essential: Completed and recognised postgraduate qualification leading to HCPC registration, current HCPC registration as a Psychologist, formal training in at least two therapeutic modalities, and demonstrated relevant post-qualification experience and competencies.
- Desirable: Experience of working in a forensic setting and/or with a forensic adult population who present with offending risk.
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 and Healthcare Cash Plan
- 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