Principal Psychologist

An exciting job opportunity has arisen for a committed Principal Psychologist to work in an exceptional mental health hospital based in Warrington, Cheshire.

You'll be working for one of the UK’s leading healthcare providers.

This special hospital service provides care and treatment for adult women in medium, low secure, and psychiatric intensive care (PICU) environments, who have personality disorder and mental health conditions.

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

• Directly, or through the provision of supervision, make highly skilled evaluations and decisions about treatment options taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group.
• Lead the Psychology team at the service.
• Ensure clear systems are in place (and are followed) to process and manage new referrals/admissions.
• Support and supervise other departmental members in the assessment, formulation and case management of therapeutic work.
• Develop and support appropriate systems for the effective running of the Psychology service in line with clinical governance standards, professional standards and departmental procedures.

• Experience as a principal psychologist.
• Experience in mental health and complex presentations, including emotionally unstable personality disorder, eating disorders and complex traumas.
• A can-do attitude.

The successful Psychologist will receive an excellent salary of £65,000 per annum. This permanent, full-time role works through the days.

• 25 days annual leave (including bank holidays), plus a birthday off and the option to buy additional leave during the annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals.
• Access to our Rewards and Benefits platform Ely:
  
  Vate, your one-stop destination for savings, exclusive benefits and a wellbeing hub.
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work‑life balance.
• Access to a Blue Light Card, providing a range of exclusive offers and discounts.
• Life Assurance.
• Stream: instant access to earned wages when needed, plus the ability to save directly from your wages and financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and a second medical opinion.
• Enhanced maternity package.
• Pension contributions.
• Free or subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking.

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To apply, please call 638 or send your CV.