# Registered Psychologist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Priory Healthcare. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/registered-psychologist/8a4d187a-bfe6-46a0-bfb2-767a94a03666 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/registered-psychologist/8a4d187a-bfe6-46a0-bfb2-767a94a03666.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Priory Healthcare - **Town:** Manchester - **Region:** North West - **Country:** United Kingdom - **Profession:** Psychologist - **Salary:** £40,000 a year - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part-time - **Closing date:** 2026-08-31T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-04T00:15:16.760Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0358-26-0234?employerCode=E0358 - **Application URL:** https://jobs.priorygroup.com/postings/807d7028-714e-45a9-a941-bf05df795d2f/applications/new?utm_medium=job_board&utm_source=nhs_jobs ## Job Content ### Job summary Priory Hospital Dewsbury is looking to recruit a registered psychologist to join the team in our rehabilitation and recovery ward and our neurocognitive/dementia service. This is a part time 22.5 hours role (hours are negotiable) Based in the residential area of Earlsheaton, West Yorkshire, Priory Hospital Dewsbury provides level 2 rehabilitation services divided into two wards. Care is for male patients who have mental health disorders and we also offer neuropsychiatry support, support for older people and dementia, community-focused rehabilitation, and support for severe and enduring mental health. ### Main duties of the job We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us. - 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 Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified. ### 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. 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. We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. ### Details - Date posted: 21 April 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £40,000 a year - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Part-time - Reference number: 494131 - Job locations: York Road, Earlsheaton, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 7LB ### Job responsibilities You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. As a registered psychologist, you will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients. - Receives and responds promptly to referrals undertaking assessments to determine and plan an effective therapy programme for assigned clients using appropriate and relevant treatments, activities and interventions. - Facilitates individual and group therapy sessions within the given field of therapy ensuring activities and interventions continue to meet the needs of the client, and are consistent with the provisions detailed in the clients therapy plan. - Manages an assigned caseload within agreed timescales ensuring regular interaction and communication with clients, professional colleagues and clinical staff. - Maintains accurate and up-to-date records in the form of case notes, case files, clinical reports, computerised information systems and other associated documentation presenting and sharing relevant information and knowledge concerning assigned clients with professional and clinical colleagues at regular MDT meetings. You can find additional information in the attached job description. ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - This role requires a relevant Masters degree as a minimum qualification, along with a recognized post-graduate qualification and accreditation from a relevant professional institution such as BABCP, BCP, BPS, or an equivalent body. It is important that candidates have prior experience and practical exposure within their chosen field of therapy. ## Documents - [Psychologist Job Description (PDF, 175 KB)](document:2898302) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.