Job summary
Priory Hospital Bristol
Part-Time | 15 hours per week | Site based
Salary is up to £46,816, depending on experience
HCPC registration is required
This is an opportunity to provide psychological therapy to patients receiving treatment in our Acute wards at Redcliffe and Blackwell.
Main duties of the job
You will be working in our Rehab and Recovery (R&R) service line on Hillside Ward. It is a 14-bedded ward for males and females providing rapid assessment and triage. Treatment is provided for patients with an acute presentation of mental health crisis (psychosis, mood disorder, dementia, or organic brain disease). This is particularly for individuals with complex physical health needs or requiring respite admissions.
Responsibilities
- Receive and respond promptly to referrals
- Undertake specialist psychological assessments and formulate therapy plans
- Deliver individual and group therapy using evidence-based interventions
- Manage an allocated caseload within agreed timescales
- Maintain clear communication with clients, MDT members, and clinical staff
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date clinical records, reports, and electronic documentation
Clinical & Professional Responsibilities
- Provide specialist psychological interventions and standard care plans
- Offer specialist advice, consultation, and guidance to other professionals
- Exercise autonomous responsibility for assessment, treatment, and discharge
- Administer psychometric tests and other evidence-based assessments
- Undertake risk assessment and risk management
- Provide clinical supervision to an Assistant Psychologist
About us
Priory Hospital Bristol is less than three miles from the centre of Bristol, with free on-site parking
Details
- Date posted: 12 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £46,816 a year Salary is up to £46,816, depending on experience
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: 526092
- Job locations: Heath House Lane, Stapleton, Bristol, BS16 1EQ, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
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Person specification
Requirements
Essential
- Hold professional registration with HCPC registration and Clinical Psychologist registration.
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This advert is for Registered Psychologist (R&R) with Priory Healthcare in Manchester, North West, United Kingdom. It is listed as a Psychologist role. The advertised salary is £46,816 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 31 Jul 2026.
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