# Principal Psychologist

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Priory Healthcare.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Priory Healthcare
- **Location:** Kneesworth House
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Psychologist
- **Salary:** £61,492 / year
- **Contract type:** Permanent - Part Time
- **Posted:** 2026-10-21T15:15:46.150Z
- **Source information URL:** https://jobs.priorygroup.com/en/postings/ac81f20b-3b23-41f2-a53a-12ba903e85d2
- **Application URL:** https://jobs.priorygroup.com/en/postings/ac81f20b-3b23-41f2-a53a-12ba903e85d2
- **Employer website:** https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/

## Job Content

Kneesworth House | Part-Time OpportunityHours: 22.5 per week across 3 daysSalary: Up to £36,895.20 per annum, depending on experienceHCPC registration: EssentialThis is an on-site role, with working arrangements to be discussed at interview, subject to service needs. As a Principal Psychologist, you will play a pivotal role in patient recovery, leading psychological care and ensuring high standards of treatment. Your work will directly contribute to the well-being of individuals seeking support in a purpose-built facility.Based in Royston, Hertfordshire, Priory Hospital Kneesworth House offers a purpose-built setting with spacious grounds and specialist Level 2 rehabilitation pathways, supporting individuals on their recovery journey.

### What you'll be doing

- Lead psychological care for designated wards and patients, including assessment, intervention, evaluation, risk management and care planning.
- Work autonomously within professional and service guidelines, maintaining high standards of clinical governance, record keeping and compliance.
- Supervise and support psychology staff, trainees and students, providing consultation, reflective practice, training and professional development.
- Work collaboratively with patients, carers, multidisciplinary teams and external agencies to support effective, person-centred care.
- Contribute to service development, audit, research and evidence-based practice, including oversight of referrals, waiting lists, KPIs and psychological practice governance.

### What we will give you in return

- 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

## Person Specification

### What you'll bring to the role

**Essential**

- EssentialApplicants must hold a completed and recognised postgraduate qualification leading to HCPC registration and must be currently registered with the HCPC as a Psychologist. Applicants must also have formal training in at least two therapeutic modalities and have demonstrated relevant post-qualification experience and competencies appropriate to a Principal Psychologist role. Newly qualified psychologists or those not yet HCPC registered would not be eligible for this position.DesirableExperience of working in a forensic setting and/or with a forensic adult population who present with offending risk would be desirable.

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