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Priory Healthcare

Registered Psychologist

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Job summary

You will be a confident leader who is keen to help develop others. You will understand the dynamics of working in both hospital and other healthcare environments and be able to help offer containment and support to those who need it within a culture of compassion.

Main duties of the job

The hospital is split as follows: Hartley Ward rehabilitation and recovery for severe and enduring mental health Jubilee Ward neurocognitive/dementia service for those showing agitated or aggressive behaviour They both focus upon active rehabilitation and recovery for those requiring a bespoke package of care.

About us

Priory Hospital Dewsburyis situated in a community location in West Yorkshire. The hospital provides a specialist inpatient service for adults and older age males with severe and enduring mental health conditions, who may also have an undiagnosed memory related illness. We also provide a specialist neurocognitive/dementia care service for males presenting with very agitated or aggressive behaviour.

Details

Date posted

18 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£48,250 to £58,250 a year £48,250 - £58,250 FTE per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

E0358-Dews-99384

Job locations

Priory Hospital Dewsbury

York Road

Dewsbury

West Yorkshire

WF12 7LB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Receives and responds promptly to referrals undertaking assessments to determine and plan an effective therapy programme for assigned clients using appropriate and relevant treatments, activities and interventions

Facilitates individual and group therapy sessions within the given field of therapy ensuring activities and interventions continue to meet the needs of the client, and are consistent with the provisions detailed in the clients therapy plan.

Manages an assigned caseload within agreed timescales ensuring regular interaction and communication with clients, professional colleagues and clinical staff.

Maintains accurate and up-to-date records in the form of case notes, case files, clinical reports, computerised information systems and other associated documentation presenting and sharing relevant information and knowledge concerning assigned clients with professional and clinical colleagues at regular MDT meetings

Leads and co-ordinates professional and clinical colleagues, providing psychotherapeutic advice and guidance, and assists with the analysis of statistical data and information for research and audit purposes

Identifies, evaluates and implements new and improved methods, techniques and interventions based upon best practice and evidence-based research. The role holder is a member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Receives and responds promptly to referrals undertaking assessments to determine and plan an effective therapy programme for assigned clients using appropriate and relevant treatments, activities and interventions

Facilitates individual and group therapy sessions within the given field of therapy ensuring activities and interventions continue to meet the needs of the client, and are consistent with the provisions detailed in the clients therapy plan.

Manages an assigned caseload within agreed timescales ensuring regular interaction and communication with clients, professional colleagues and clinical staff.

Maintains accurate and up-to-date records in the form of case notes, case files, clinical reports, computerised information systems and other associated documentation presenting and sharing relevant information and knowledge concerning assigned clients with professional and clinical colleagues at regular MDT meetings

Leads and co-ordinates professional and clinical colleagues, providing psychotherapeutic advice and guidance, and assists with the analysis of statistical data and information for research and audit purposes

Identifies, evaluates and implements new and improved methods, techniques and interventions based upon best practice and evidence-based research. The role holder is a member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • It is important that candidates have prior experience and exposure to practice within the chosen field of therapy.

Qualifications

Essential

  • This role requires a relevant Masters degree as a minimum and a recognised post-graduate qualification together with accreditation from the relevant professional institution (BABCP, BCP, BPS or equivalent).
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • It is important that candidates have prior experience and exposure to practice within the chosen field of therapy.

Qualifications

Essential

  • This role requires a relevant Masters degree as a minimum and a recognised post-graduate qualification together with accreditation from the relevant professional institution (BABCP, BCP, BPS or equivalent).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Priory Healthcare

Address

Priory Hospital Dewsbury

York Road

Dewsbury

West Yorkshire

WF12 7LB


Employer's website

https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Priory Healthcare

Address

Priory Hospital Dewsbury

York Road

Dewsbury

West Yorkshire

WF12 7LB


Employer's website

https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Talent Acquisitions Partner

Farah Gigani

FarahGigani@priorygroup.com

Details

Date posted

18 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£48,250 to £58,250 a year £48,250 - £58,250 FTE per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

E0358-Dews-99384

Job locations

Priory Hospital Dewsbury

York Road

Dewsbury

West Yorkshire

WF12 7LB


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