About this role
Client Group: Adults (18+) Salary: £64,000 pro rata Hours: Part-time (22.5 hours per week)
Job Purpose Lead the psychology department, a purpose-built acute inpatient hospital, and deliver high-quality, patient-centred psychological care. Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to support recovery and improve mental health outcomes for adults experiencing acute episodes.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide specialist psychological assessments, formulations, and evidence-based interventions for service users with complex needs.
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Oversee the psychology service, supporting the team in delivering assessments, formulations, and group interventions.
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Participate in referral assessments and make autonomous clinical decisions regarding care plans.
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Implement and evaluate person-centred treatment plans using structured psychometric and clinical methods.
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Maintain professional and legal accountability in line with HCPC standards and organisational policies.
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Contribute to a therapeutic environment by promoting meaningful daily activities and recovery-focused care.