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- What you'll bring to the role
Essential:Applicants must be Practitioner Psychologists registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)—this is a mandatory requirement—and Chartership with the British Psychological Society (BPS) is preferred. This role requires a minimum of a relevant Master’s degree, along with a recognised postgraduate qualification and accreditation from the appropriate professional body (BABCP, BCP, BPS or equivalent). Candidates must also demonstrate prior experience and practical exposure within their chosen field of therapy, ensuring they possess the necessary clinical competence and applied knowledge to deliver high-quality therapeutic practice. For more information about the role, you can email Farahgigani@priorygroup.com
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Priory Hospital Kemple ViewFull Time | 37.5 hours | Site Based£48250 - £58250 depending on experienceHCPC registration requiredPriory Hospital Kemple View has an opportunity for a HCPC registered practitioner Psychologist to join our team.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.
What you'll be doing
- Respond to referrals promptly, carrying out comprehensive assessments to understand each client’s needs and develop an appropriate, person-centred therapy programme.
- Deliver a range of relevant therapeutic interventions and activities designed to support and promote clients’ mental, emotional, physical and social wellbeing.
- Facilitate engaging individual and group therapy sessions, adapting interventions as needed to reflect each client’s changing needs and goals.
- Work collaboratively with clients, families and carers to ensure therapy is meaningful, effective and focused on achieving positive outcomes.
- Regularly review and evaluate therapy programmes, ensuring that interventions remain appropriate and aligned with each client’s individual therapy plan.
What we will give you in return
- Free on-site parking
- 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
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This advert is for Registered Practitioner Psychologist with Priory Healthcare in Blackburn, England. It is listed as a Psychologist role. The advertised salary is £48,250 - £58,250 / year. The contract type is Permanent - Full Time. Check the source advert for the latest closing date before applying.
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