Description
We are seeking a Registered Psychologist to join our team at Priory Hospital Southampton. The successful candidate will play a key part in patient recovery, supporting the assessment and delivery of tailored treatment plans while ensuring dignity, respect, and high standards of care.
The hospital is set within beautiful, landscaped gardens and offers a tranquil environment for therapeutic and recovery-focused residential treatment for those suffering from a number of mental health conditions, including acute mental health needs and eating disorders.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments and develop individualised treatment plans to meet patients' clinical needs.
- Deliver evidence-based psychological interventions to support patients with their mental health, emotional wellbeing, and recovery.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic, person-centred care.
- Provide psychological formulations and contribute to risk assessments, care planning, and clinical reviews.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and prepare psychological reports in line with professional and organisational standards.
- Support patients in developing coping strategies, emotional regulation skills, and resilience throughout their treatment journey.
- Contribute to clinical audits, service evaluations, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Maintain professional standards and ensure all psychological practice aligns with relevant ethical guidelines and best practice.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Essential: Recognised postgraduate qualification in Psychology that meets the requirements for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Practitioner Psychologist.
- Desirable: Registration with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and experience working within mental health services.
Benefits
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra day's annual leave
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes, including gym membership, IT technology, 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