Job summary
Priory Hospital Newbury, located in Berkshire, is a level 2 rehabilitation service which supports male adults with mental health needs, who are working towards a life back in the community. We also provide an acute service, for local male and female patients who are in crisis and require a short admission for support. It also offers excellent transport links
Main duties of the job
- Assess and respond to client referrals, creating effective, person-centred therapy plans.
- Deliver individual and group therapy sessions using evidence-based interventions.
- Manage a caseload, maintaining regular communication with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
- Keep accurate clinical records, reports, and case notes.
- Provide guidance to colleagues and contribute to audits, research, and service improvements.
- Work collaboratively as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team to ensure high-quality client care.
About us
Priory is the UKs leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and childrens mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, PraderWilli Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.
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All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.
Details
- Date posted: 23 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £28,950 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: 515345
- Job locations: Monks Lane, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 7RN, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Priory Hospital Newbury
Fixed Term - Part-Time | 22.5 hours per week | Site based
£28,950 per annum
BABCP, BCP, BPS or equivalent
This role is to work across two wards a 12 bed R&R ward and 18 bed Acute Ward
Priory Hospital Newbury, located in Berkshire, is a level 2 rehabilitation service which supports male adults with mental health needs, who are working towards a life back in the community. We also provide an acute service, for local male and female patients who are in crisis and require a short admission for support. It also offers excellent transport links
Person specification
Requirements
Essential
- Essential
- This role requires a relevant Masters degree as a minimum and a recognised post graduate qualification together with accreditation from the relevant professional institution (BABCP, BCP, BPS or equivalent).
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This advert is for Registered Psychologist - Maternity cover with Priory Healthcare in Manchester, North West, United Kingdom. It is listed as a Psychologist role. The advertised salary is £28,950 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 30 Sep 2026.
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