Registered Psychologist (R&R)

Description

Priory Hospital Bristol

Part\-Time \| 15 hours per week \| Site based

Salary is up to £46,816, depending on experience

HCPC registration is required

This is an opportunity to provide psychological therapy to patients receiving treatment in our Acute wards at Redcliffe and Blackwell. Priory Hospital Bristol is less than three miles from the centre of Bristol, with free on\-site parking### What you'll be doing

You will be working in our Rehab and Recovery (R\&R) service line on Hillside Ward. It is a 14\-bedded ward for males and females providing rapid assessment and triage. Treatment is provided for patients with an acute presentation of mental health crisis (psychosis, mood disorder, dementia, or organic brain disease). This is particularly for individuals with complex physical health needs or requiring respite admissions.

*Responsibilities*

• Receive and respond promptly to referrals


• Undertake specialist psychological assessments and formulate therapy plans


• Deliver individual and group therapy using evidence\-based interventions


• Manage an allocated caseload within agreed timescales


• Maintain clear communication with clients, MDT members, and clinical staff


• Maintain accurate, up\-to\-date clinical records, reports, and electronic documentation

*Clinical \& Professional Responsibilities** Provide specialist psychological interventions and standard care plans

• Offer specialist advice, consultation, and guidance to other professionals


• Exercise autonomous responsibility for assessment, treatment, and discharge


• Administer psychometric tests and other evidence\-based assessments


• Undertake risk assessment and risk management


• Provide clinical supervision to an Assistant Psychologist

You can find additional information in the attached job description.### What you'll bring to the role

Essential* Hold professional registration with HCPC registration and Clinical Psychologist registration.

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 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 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**.*

*For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement* *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.*

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