Principal Psychologist
Priory HealthcareBlackburn, North West
Overview
This is a NHS role (permanent) with Priory Healthcare based in Blackburn. The advertised salary is £34,950 to £40,950. Applications close on 31 December 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
Priory Hospital Kemple View Part Time | 22.5 hours | Site based £34950 - £40950 HCPC registration required Priory Hospital Kemple View has an opportun...
As a Principal Psychologist, youll play a key role in delivering and developing the psychology service within the hospital/unit. Youll provide high-quality psychological input that is responsive to the individual needs, risks and presentations of patients, working as part of the wider multidisciplinary team.
- Leading the psychology provision for a designated ward or group of patients, as agreed with the Head of Psychology.
- Undertaking comprehensive psychological assessments, formulation and evaluation to understand patients needs and inform their care.
- Delivering evidence-based psychological interventions, both individually and in groups, tailored to patients presentations and care pathways.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
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Priory Hospital Kemple View, Blackburn, Lancashire is a 90-bedded hospital providing level 2 rehabilitation and secure services for adult males with mental health conditions and/or personality disorders. It is accessible by public transport, with a local train station approximately a 3-minute drive away. Due to the location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.
Essential: - HCPC registration required; -; - The successful candidate will possess a confident grasp of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and at least two additional therapeutic modalities, including one with specific relevance to interventions used for local or equivalent disorders. You will demonstrate a strong understanding and application of therapeutic principles, with a willingness to undertake further training where required. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience working with complex clients and delivering high-level interventions tailored to their needs, alongside formal training in clinical supervision. Additionally, they will bring solid skills and experience in assessments relevant to the environment and population served, as well as proven leadership and management capabilities.
How this role compares
We hold 1,185 NHS vacancies in North West that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £32,073. This role sits close to the middle of the range.
There are 13,012 NHS roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 1,583 of them in North West.
You have 71 days left to apply. NHS adverts we hold typically run for around 46 days, so this is a longer window than usual.
Priory Healthcare has 76 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
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