Job Description

Head of Psychology - Private Hospital - Full Time - Up to 78,250 p/a

Overview

We are looking to to recruit a head of psychology to join the team of 7 wards in this
long-serving medium secure hospital providing care for up to 88 male and female patients based in a quiet but well-connected village near the historic city of York. It serves the local Provider Collaborative and multiple National Collaboratives, depending on clinical need, and has had a long-running record of successful patient pathways.

This is a full time 37.5 hours role.

Job Role

You will be working with clients with complex needs that are relevant to the population in the service area. . You will develop and deliver formulation led care and be competent in a range of therapeutic delivery. You will be responsible for the delivery of/oversight of supervision and running reflective practice groups and do so with an understanding of the model underpinning your service. You will have effective consultancy skills and able to manage clinical/organisational projects; and have competence in line management responsibilities and service-related standards including clinical governance. To ensure you are strategic in your leadership and relationships with senior managers and senior clinicians across your site available upon request

About You

The role requires a confident grasp of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and at least two other therapeutic modalities, including training in an intervention suitable for working with specific disorders relevant to the location. Candidates should have an understanding and application of therapy principles, with a willingness to undertake further training if needed. Experience working with complex clients at both operational and strategic levels is essential, along with delivering high-level interventions for these service users. Additionally, training in clinical supervision is required.

Benefits

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
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 78,250.00-88,250.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Discounted or free food Enhanced maternity leave Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme
Work Location: In person