Psychologist

Reference

PRI97927

Location

Priory Hospital Dewsbury, York Road, Earlsheaton, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 7LB

Priory Group Division

Healthcare

Salary

£40,528

Hours

22.5 hours per week

Vacancy Type

Permanent - Part Time

Job Advert Role Description

Priory Hospital Dewsbury is situated in a community location in West Yorkshire. The hospital provides a specialist inpatient service for adults and older age males with severe and enduring mental health conditions, who may also have an undiagnosed memory related illness. We also provide a specialist neurocognitive/dementia care service for males presenting with very agitated or aggressive behaviour.

The hospital is split as follows: Hartley Ward – rehabilitation and recovery for severe and enduring mental health Jubilee Ward – neurocognitive/dementia service for those showing agitated or aggressive behaviour They both focus upon active rehabilitation and recovery for those requiring a bespoke package of care.

The Psychologist will work closely with the hospital director/director of services/medical director. It will be the responsibility of the Lead Psychologist to ensure both the professional psychological practice and quality of the psychology department, to ensure excellence in patient experience and outcomes.

You will be a confident leader who is keen to help develop others. You will understand the dynamics of working in both hospital and other healthcare environments and be able to help offer containment and support to those who need it within a culture of compassion. You will provide leadership to the MDT and contribute to the development of services.

Division DBS info

About us

As one of the UK’s leading providers of behavioural care and specialist support services, Priory promise a challenging and fulfilling career with the support of a world class organisation willing to invest in your development. Across our network of hospitals, residential care homes and supported living services, we are making a real and lasting difference to the lives of the people we support.

As part of our wider infection control efforts, and to meet our commissioner and customer requirements, we continue to record vaccination status for all colleagues and we therefore request that you disclose this information as part of your Pre-Employment checks. Your vaccination status will not affect any offer of employment and will be held in line with GDPR requirements.  We thank you for your understanding. 

Disclosure

All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. We are an equal opportunities employer. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.

Closing Date

31/12/2024