Job summary
Priory Hospital Cardiff
Part-Time | 2.5 hours per week | Site based
£28,950 per annum
HCPC Registration required
Main duties of the job
As a Registered Psychologist youll work alongside colleagues from Psychiatry, Nursing, Occupational Therapy and Social Work to provide high quality care. The Psychologist we are looking for will be experienced in assessment and formulation to help determine the treatment needs of individual service users.
- Deliver staff training and facilitate reflective practice sessions to support clinical excellence across the service.
- Complete psychological risk assessments and contribute to effective risk management planning.
- Provide evidence-based individual and group interventions tailored to the needs of the service user population.
- Receive peer support and supervision from an established and supportive psychology team based at Llanarth Court.
- Use a creative and compassionate approach to enhance the quality of life and recovery outcomes of service users.
- Support individuals as they progress through their recovery journey and move towards less restrictive environments.
- Benefit from excellent training, development, and career progression opportunities.
About us
Located just outside Cardiff in South Wales, Priory Hospital Cardiff provides specialist low secure services for males and females with personality disorders, learning disabilities, and mental health needs. Working in partnership with the NHS, the hospital delivers high-quality, person-centred care across three bespoke therapeutic placements, supporting recovery in a safe, least-restrictive environment. With excellent transport links by bus, rail, and motorway, the site is easily accessible from Cardiff and the surrounding areas.
Details
- Date posted: 11 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £28,950 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: 525084
- Job locations: Dyfrig Road, Cardiff, Wales, CF5 5AD, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
For more information, please click APPLY NOW, where you will be diverted to our website to view a job description. If you wish to discuss the above, please contact a member of our recruitment team at RecruitmentPHC@priorygroup.com or contact our head of therapies for an informal discussion. Karen Redding Head of Psychology and Therapy Services KarenRedding@priorygroup.com 01873 840555 / 01873 841285
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Person specification
Requirements
Essential
- Post-graduate qualification in psychology and Registration with the HCPC as a Registered Psychologist. The candidate should have experience of working with complex clients and supporting staff teams.
Desirable
- Preferably experience of working in a forensic setting, HCR-20 trained and experience in the Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) model
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This advert is for Registered Psychologist 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 31 Jul 2026.
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