Principal Psychologist

An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Principal Psychologist to work in an exceptional mental health hospital based in the Stockton-on-the-Forest, York area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This is a medium secure psychiatric hospital, which cares for both mental illness and learning disability patients, which includes an Autistic Spectrum Disorder service and a female service

**To be considered for this position you must be qualified as a Psychologist registered with the HCPC**

As the Principal Psychologist your key responsibilities include:

·         Deputising for the Lead Psychologist in their absence

·         Taking a key role in service development

·         Line Management of specified team members

·         Providing robust clinical supervision and support in appraisals and in the professional development of the team

·         Providing evidence based psychological assessment

·         Provision of 1:1 and group interventions to patients to address a range of needs

·         Contributing to MDT care planning and review

·         Contributing to professional development within the team

·         Contributing to audit and research as directed by the line manager

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

·         Experience of working with women, ideally in a forensic mental health setting

·         Have specialist training in a range of psychological models for trauma (e.g. CBT for trauma/EMDR) and/or other therapies

·         Ability to apply psychological knowledge to a psychiatric setting

The successful Principal Psychologist will receive an excellent salary of £58,250 - £68,250 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

·         Bonus based on Outcomes

·         Support and opportunities for continuing professional development

·         Option and support to progress

·         Contributory pension scheme

·         Paid sick leave (after qualifying period)

·         Generous annual leave entitlement + your birthday off

·         Enhanced maternity pay

·         Private Healthcare

·         Free parking

Reference ID: 6793

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV to contact@jupiterrecruitment.co.uk