Principal Psychologist

An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Principal Psychologist to work in an exceptional hospital based in the Willenhall, West Midlands area.

You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This hospital cares for adults of working age with acute mental health care needs within a safe, therapeutic environment

**To be considered for this position you will full registration as a Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council HCPC**

As the Principal Psychologist your key responsibilities include:

Work closely with the hospital director/director of clinical services/medical director to implement an innovative and evidence-based psychology pathway across the hospital, and ensure the implementation of a high quality psychology department
Be responsible for individual and group interventions, diagnostic and cognitive assessments, MDT working, risk assessments, facilitate staff reflective practice sessions and will be requested to design and deliver training
Working with a dynamic multi-professional team leading the development of individual formulations and psychological assessment
Support the development and delivery of behavioural and other psychological interventions for service users and provide appropriately guidance to reduce risks, aid recovery and independence
You will be working for an organisation where there is a strong emphasis on teamwork and personal development, where you will have continuous access to a range of training opportunities to move your career forward


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

You will have experience and knowledge in carrying a service users caseload, including assessing service users with personality disorders, autism and associated challenges, and designing and delivering specialist psychological treatment within a mental health setting
Be a confident leader
Keen to support the development of others
Understand the dynamics of working in both hospital and other healthcare environments and having the ability to offer help to those who need it in a compassionate way


The successful Principal Psychologist will receive an excellent salary from £65,000 FTE DOE.

This exciting position is a Part Time role working 15-22 hours a week.

In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP)
Private Medical Insurance Scheme
Life Assurance
Free meals while on duty
Carefirst – Employee Assistance Services
Continuous learning and development
Bike Scheme
Career development
Personal health insurance
An employee assistance programme
Free car parking
Voluntary Benefits
Employees are given an additional day off for their Birthday


Reference ID: 5418
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV