Principal Psychologist (Royston)

Job description

Job DescriptionJoin Our Team at Kneesworth House!

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals on their recovery journey? We are excited to offer a Part-Time Principal Psychologist opportunity at Kneesworth House, where you will play a pivotal role in leading psychological care and ensuring high standards of treatment.

About the Role

This is an on-site position, requiring 22.5 hours per week across 3 days, with a competitive salary of up to £36,895.20 per annum, depending on your experience. Your work will directly contribute to the well-being of individuals seeking support in our purpose-built facility located in Royston, Hertfordshire.

Your Responsibilities

As a Principal Psychologist, you will:

• Lead psychological care for designated wards and patients, including assessment, intervention, evaluation, risk management, and care planning.
• Work autonomously within professional and service guidelines, maintaining high standards of clinical governance, record keeping, and compliance.
• Supervise and support psychology staff, trainees, and students, providing consultation, reflective practice, training, and professional development.
• Collaborate with patients, carers, multidisciplinary teams, and external agencies to support effective, person-centred care.
• Contribute to service development, audit, research, and evidence-based practice, overseeing referrals, waiting lists, KPIs, and psychological practice governance.

What You Bring to the Role

Essential Qualifications:

• A completed and recognized postgraduate qualification leading to HCPC registration.
• Current registration with the HCPC as a Psychologist.
• Formal training in at least two therapeutic modalities.
• Demonstrated relevant post-qualification experience and competencies appropriate to a Principal Psychologist role.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience working in a forensic setting and/or with a forensic adult population presenting with offending risk.

What We Offer You

At Priory, we want you to thrive in your role! Here’s what you can expect:

• Regular career conversations and support to help you succeed.
• Full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions.
• Birthday Holiday: Enjoy an extra day of annual leave for your birthday!
• Enhanced maternity pay.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Flexible benefits, including reduced rates for gym memberships, IT technology (laptops, tablets, smartphones), and a Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme).
• Access to development opportunities and sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel.
• Leadership and management development programs.
• Long service awards and refer-a-friend bonuses.

About Priory

Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With a dedicated team of 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, and eating disorders, and provide care for autistic adults and individuals with learning disabilities.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Join us in making a difference!

Note: 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.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

royston

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

29-10-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English