Prinicipal Psychologist
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 13 Ebrill 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | £58,250.00 i £68,250.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £58250.00 - £68250.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 31 Awst 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Stockton-On-The-Forest, YO32 9UN |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | E0358-26-0221 |
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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. Experience of providing clinical supervision is essential. 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. You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients Undertake the role of Principal Psychologist for a designated ward(s) and/or group of patients as agreed with the Head of Psychology. This includes assessment, formulation, intervention (group and/or one to one) and evaluation in line with the patients presentation and care pathway. Assess patients using appropriate assessments and psychometric measures and interpret and report results accurately To work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the services policies and procedures. You can find additional information in the attached job description.