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We are currently recruiting on behalf of one of the UK’s leading providers of behavioural care and specialist support services, for a Principal Psychologist to join the established team within an independent mental health hospital in York.
The hospital is a 112 bedded, medium secure hospital in the beautiful City of York. They exclusively treat NHS patients and work closely with their NHS colleagues to achieve the best outcomes for patients.
The team pride themselves on valuing the contributions of every team member and in working in partnership with their patients. The genuine team spirit and support for one another makes this a fantastic place to work.
Are you passionate and motivated to psychologically support women who have experienced trauma and mental health difficulties? We are seeking an experienced, HCPC registered practitioner psychologist with experience of working with women, ideally in a forensic mental health setting. You will join a multi-disciplinary team working on a 12-bedded medium secure female service, offering leadership, consultancy, assessment and interventions. Ideally, the post-holder will have specialist training in a range of psychological models for trauma (e.g. CBT for trauma/EMDR) and/or other therapies. An opportunity to train and support the implementation of Radically Open DBT (RO-DBT) within the service is offered as an exciting and innovative part of this role. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with colleagues within the wider provider collaborative to drive forward current developments within the women’s service line.
Although your core role will be on the women’s service, psychologists work across the wards, offering opportunities for a varied and diverse role. This may include the use of structured risk assessment measures and one-to-one and group-based interventions relating to a range of potential risks and needs such as sexual and violent offending, fire-setting, problem solving, substance misuse and anger management. The role will require implementation of specialist psychological interventions as per NICE and best practice guidelines. Therapeutic modalities used within treatment currently draw on a range of approaches including: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Radically Open Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Analytic Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy, and EMDR. We would welcome applications from individuals with experience in any of these approaches although ongoing CPD will be supported.
The hospital is currently striving to embed a trauma informed approach to care and treatment. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will contribute to the promotion of a TIC approach within the hospital. Your role will, therefore, incorporate wider activities including staff training, reflective practice, formulation and de-brief sessions, service development and evaluation, research, and provision of clinical supervision.
You will have the ability to apply psychological knowledge to a psychiatric setting, adopting a systemic approach and responding flexibly to both the treatment requirements of mentally disordered individuals and the complexities associated with organisational settings.
This is s full time permanent post and offers a competitive salary of £58,250 - £68,250 plus
• Bonus based on Outcomes• Support and opportunities for continuing professional development• Option and support to progress through The Priory Network• Contributory pension scheme• Paid sick leave (after qualifying period)• Generous annual leave entitlement + Your birthday off• Enhanced maternity pay• Private Healthcare• Free parkingYou can also take advantage of clear career pathways and support around training and personal development.
For further information please contact Maxine or alternatively forward your CV for consideration
