Job Description

Description

Priory Hospital Southampton is looking to recruit a Clinical/ Councilling Psychologist to join the team on our specialist eating disorder ward, Skylark. We have both full-time and part-time roles available, with hours to be discussed during the interview process.



Set within beautiful, landscaped gardens, Priory Hospital Southampton's tranquil environment offers therapeutic and recovery-focused residential treatment for those suffering from a number of mental health conditions. We can support adult males and females with acute mental health needs, as well as eating disorders.


Priory's acute and PICU services aim to allow more people to be treated closer to home and we support the NHS to repatriate out-of-area patients back to local areas.

What you'll be doing

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. As a registered Psychologist, you will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients.Deliver group therapy across three wards, including eating disorder groups and sessions for adults on acute admission in Starling and Sandpiper wards. Utilize CBT, DBT, and/or ACT approaches in group therapy delivery (experience desirable). Provide carer support, conduct assessments, and create psychological formulations for adult acute wards. Facilitate staff training, offer consults and peer supervision, and lead reflective practice sessions. Collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary team including occupational therapists, psychiatrists, dietitians, social workers, and medical staff.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.



The successful candidate will be an HCPC-registered practitioner psychologist, ideally with experience in outpatient or inpatient NHS services, reflecting the NHS-facing and inpatient nature of this role. This position requires on-site presence, with therapies delivered in person. The candidate will join a passionate and positive psychology team led by a Counselling Psychologist and comprising a Therapist, Clinical Psychologist, Creative Arts Therapist, and Assistant Psychologist. This team operates within the wider therapy services, overseen by Therapy Manager and Occupational Therapist, Sarah Marsh.



For more information about the role, you can email sarahmarsh@priorygroup.com

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.Free on-site parking Supplemented meals 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days 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
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified. In such cases, adverts should be closed immediately, and remaining applicants informed of the reason.

About Priory

Priory is the leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care in the UK. We support 26,000 people a year to move towards a healthier future so they can live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions, including depression, anxiety, addictions and eating disorders, as well as children's mental health, across our nationwide network of sites. We also support autistic adults and adults with a learning disability, Prader-Willi Syndrome and brain injuries, as well as older people, within specialist residential care and supported living facilities.


With over 13,000 colleagues working at Priory, we have a long and prestigious history, and an unrivalled reputation for making a real and lasting difference to the lives of every individual in our care.

Priory is part of MEDIAN Group, a leading pan-European provider of mental health, specialist care and rehabilitation services, focussed on restoring quality of life through effective, evidenced and data-driven care.



Priory is committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, read more here.



All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. We are an equal opportunities employer. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.



We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. Should we require assistance, we will reach out directly to our 'PSL'