Job Description

Priory Healthcare is the UK's leading provider of private mental health care. We have an outstanding reputation both for the service we deliver and for the investment we make in our people and in our environment. The Priory Hospital North London is renowned for its clinical excellence in the field of Acute Mental Health, Addiction and Adolescent Services. The Hospital is located in a secluded part of Southgate, North London, and set in several acres of private grounds. Easy access via several bus routes, M25 and A406 or Southgate Station on the Piccadilly Line.



Priory North London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young Adults. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer. Further information can be obtained from www.dbs.gov.uk

The role is divided between the Acute Adult ward and CAMHS outpatients.



Priory North London is looking for a highly motivated and dynamic clinical/counselling psychologist to join a small and dedicated inter-departmental team. The team offers services across the hospital, and supports a number of specialist services. Reporting to the Specialist Therapies Lead, the successful candidate will hold the following responsibilities:



Work on both our private and NHS acute units, supporting service users with complex mental health needs

Provide both group and 1:1 support to both inpatients and outpatients

Provide supervision to junior colleagues

Hold a small caseload of CAMHS outpatients

Support with new service initiatives, linking in with the North London site as well as the greater hospital group



Requirements



Relevant degree allowing HCPC registration (HCPC registration must be in place at the time of application)

Be able to deliver more than one therapy modality, with a minimum of CBT and at least two other modalities

Ability to work across the lifespan

Ability to carry out assessments

Flexibility, enthusiasm, creativity and proactivity, as well as team-playing alongside independent case load management



Desirable



Experience of supervising others

DBT skills