Job Description

Description

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Practitioner Psychologist to join our team at Priory Hospital Hayes Grove. The ideal candidate will be passionate about supporting individuals in their journey towards mental wellbeing and possess the expertise to provide comprehensive counselling services.



This is a part-time role working 30 hours per week.



Hayes Grove provides residential treatment for a range of mental health conditions, including

treatment for depression, as well as drug and alcohol addiction treatment. They also provide outpatient treatment for young people as well as private CAMHS assessment options and private autism assessments for adults.

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. 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 patientsConducting psychological assessments and formulating treatment plans tailored to individual needs Delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions, including individual and group sessions Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated and holistic care for patients Maintaining accurate and confidential records of client progress and treatment outcomes Providing support and guidance to patients and their families throughout the treatment process Participating in clinical supervision, team meetings, and continuing professional development activities Completing 53% of contracted hours as clinical contact time, with the remaining hours used for supporting the therapy service with specialist projects, audits, and debriefs
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.



We are seeking a highly qualified Counselling Psychologist who holds a doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Counselling Psychology from an accredited institution and is currently registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Practitioner Psychologist. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience delivering counselling services within a mental health setting, alongside a strong understanding of psychological assessment methods and evidence-based therapeutic interventions. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, with the ability to build effective, professional relationships with both clients and colleagues. A clear commitment to maintaining high professional standards, adhering to ethical guidelines, and demonstrating flexibility in response to the evolving needs of patients and the clinical environment is also required.

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 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.

About Priory

Priory is the UK's leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 13,000 colleagues and a network of 280 services, we support over 26,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions - including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and children's mental health - and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader-Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.

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



We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy.