Principle Psychologist

An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Principle Psychologist to work in an exceptional hospital service based in the Edgbaston, Birmingham area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This hospital provides fast access to expert treatment for a range of mental health difficulties, including addictions, depression, anxiety, and stress

**To be considered for this position you must have full membership with relevant governing bodies such as HCPC, BPS or equivalent**

As the Psychologist your key responsibilities include:

• Working within the multi-disciplinary team of medical staff, nursing staff and occupational therapy staff
• Providing evidence based psychological assessment as required, contributing to MDT care planning and review, facilitating formulation, reflective practice and debrief sessions and contributing to audit and research as directed by the line manager
• To provide psychological guidance and consultation to other professionals where applicable
• Provide consultation and advice to professional staff from other disciplines on psychological assessment, therapy and techniques for working effectively with particular service users

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• An understanding and application of therapy principles with a willingness to train in therapies if not already received
• Experience of working in areas of Complex Clients
• Able to deliver high-level interventions for those complex service users
• Training in Clinical Supervision
• Keep up-to-date with current developments in psychology practice

The successful Psychologist will receive an excellent salary of £55,000 - £65,000 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + an extra day for your birthday
• Free parking at every site
• Health and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme)
• Pension scheme with a contribution from the company
• SMART Pensions - Opt for a slightly smaller salary and we pay an extra contribution into your pension. The result? We both save on National Insurance payments and you end up with an overall increase in your take-home pay
• Cycle scheme - Get a tax-free bike with equipment and pay monthly from your salary, generating a cost saving of up to 42%
• Computing scheme - Buy the latest technology at no more than the RRP using salary exchange whilst spreading the cost over 12 months
• Our shopping discount site where you'll find great offers for online and in-store shopping, negotiated specially for everyone who works with us
• GymFlex - Spread the cost of an annual gym membership over 12 months and use your membership at health clubs, leisure centres, boot camps and yoga studios across the UK

Reference ID: 6318

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV