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- What you'll bring to the role
Essential for the role – Registered Practitioner PsychologistThis role requires a minimum of a completed and recognised postgraduate qualification leading to eligibility for HCPC registration.The following experience would be beneficialBritish Psychological Society (BPS) registration is beneficial
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Priory Hospital Hazelwood House£50500.0 Full Time - 37.5 hours (flexibilty available)Priory Hospital Hazelwood House has an opportunity for a HCPC registered forensic Psychologist to join our team.Priory Hospital Hazelwood House, Heath, Derbyshire is a low secure unit for 12 males with mental health needs. It is accessible by public transport, with Chesterfield railway station approximately 2–3 miles from the service and limited local bus links. Due to the location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.
What you'll be doing
- Conducts timely assessments following referrals to develop effective, person-centred therapy plans using appropriate interventions.
- Delivers individual and group therapy sessions, adapting treatments and activities to meet clients' needs and therapy goals.
- Manages an assigned caseload, maintaining regular communication with clients, colleagues, and the multidisciplinary team while meeting agreed timescales.
What we will give you in return
- Free on-site parking
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
- 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
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This advert is for Forensic Psychologist with Priory Healthcare in Chesterfield, England. It is listed as a Psychologist role. The advertised salary is £50,500 / year. The contract type is Permanent - Full Time. Check the source advert for the latest closing date before applying.
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