Practitioner Psychologist | Part-Time

Job Description

Currently we have an excellent opportunity for an experienced and HCPC registered Psychologist to join a specialist women’s low secure and rehabilitation service supporting individuals with severe and enduring mental illness, personality disorders and complex trauma presentations.

Working as part of an established multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in delivering trauma-informed psychological interventions, supporting recovery pathways and contributing to the ongoing development of a highly regarded psychology service.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Psychologist looking to further develop their experience within forensic and secure mental health services while benefiting from excellent CPD opportunities and support from a wider regional psychology network.

Salary: £47,810 per annum pro rata
Position: Psychologist
Hours: Part Time
Setting: Female Low Secure and Rehabilitation Mental Health Services
Location: Newark, Nottinghamshire

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying and managing a designated caseload of service users with complex presentations.
• Completing specialist psychological assessments and formulations.
• Delivering evidence-based psychological interventions using a trauma-informed approach.
• Contributing to MDT reviews, care planning and risk management.
• Supporting the ongoing development of psychology services across the hospital.
• Providing supervision to Assistant Psychologists where appropriate.
• Delivering training and reflective practice sessions to wider staff teams.
• Contributing to audits, research projects and service evaluation initiatives.

For this role, we’re looking for someone who has;

• HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• A BPS accredited and HCPC approved Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology.
• Chartered Membership with the British Psychological Society.
• Experience working with severe and enduring mental illness and/or personality disorders.
• Experience working with trauma and trauma-informed models of care.
• Strong formulation, risk assessment and therapeutic intervention skills.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams.

What benefits are on offer?

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata).
• Birthday leave entitlement.
• Free meals whilst on duty.
• Free onsite parking.
• Wellbeing support and employee assistance programmes.
• 24-hour GP service access.
• Excellent CPD and career development opportunities.
• Pension contributions and life assurance cover.
• Enhanced maternity package.
• Retail discounts and employee benefit schemes.

What can Athona offer you?

• Experts in the healthcare sector offering a professional and supportive service.
• Nationwide vacancies available in the NHS, charities, social enterprises and private sector.
• Support from interview through to onboarding and beyond.
• Overseas support for candidates unfamiliar with the UK market.
• A team that genuinely cares about your career aspirations and long-term goals.
• Continued support after placement to ensure your role continues to meet your expectations.

Interested? Simply apply today to enjoy these excellent career prospects and the opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of vulnerable women every day.

If you are interested in learning more about this role or any other opportunities through Athona, get in touch with Mia on 01277 245859 or email mia.bartlett@athona.com.