What you'll be doing

You will work independently and make autonomous decisions, while being prepared to discuss complex issues with the Head of Psychology when needed. The role requires strong communication with the psychology team, wider clinical team, and multidisciplinary colleagues. You will use your experience and clinical knowledge to solve problems effectively, alongside bringing a creative approach to facilitating therapy sessions. You will also be supported by an Assistant Psychologist once recruited.

The recruitment process will consist of a two-stage interview, with a panel including the Hospital Director, Director of Clinical Services, and a Psychologist.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

They are seeking an experienced clinician with a strong background in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), alongside training in at least two additional therapeutic approaches, including one evidence-based intervention. The role requires experience working with complex clients, delivering high-level interventions, conducting psychological assessments, and providing clinical supervision. Candidates should also have leadership and management experience, and a commitment to maintaining ongoing professional development in line with HCPC, BPS, and organisational standards.

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at [Employer hidden] and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Free on-site parking
• Birthday Holiday  - Your Birthday as an extra days 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 bonuses

*Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.*

About [Employer hidden]

[Employer hidden] is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions – including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and children’s mental health – and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader–Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.

*We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer* here.

*All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. [Employer hidden] will cover the cost of a DBS check.*

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy.