Head of Psychology

An outstanding new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Head of Psychology 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

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

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As the Head of Psychology your key responsibilities include:

• Working with clients with complex needs that are relevant to the population in the service area


• Develop and deliver formulation led care and be competent in a range of therapeutic delivery


• Responsible for the delivery of/oversight of supervision and running reflective practice groups and do so with an understanding of the model underpinning your service


• Manage clinical/organisational projects; and have competence in line management responsibilities and service-related standards including clinical governance


• Ensure you are strategic in your leadership and relationships with senior managers and senior clinicians across your site

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

• Confident grasp of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and at least two other therapeutic modalities


• Understanding and application of therapy principles with a willingness to train in therapies if not already received


• Experience of working in areas of Complex Clients and at a strategic level


• Ability to apply psychological knowledge to a psychiatric setting

The successful Head of Psychology will receive an excellent salary of £78,250 - £88,250 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:

• Free on-site parking


• Supplemented meals


• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays


• Your Birthday as an extra day 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 bonus

Reference ID: 7138

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