Principal Psychologist

Job description

Job DescriptionJoin Our Team as a Principal Psychologist!

Location: Priory Hospital Nelson House, Gosport, Hampshire
Salary: £58,250 per annum FTE (Part-time: 22.5 hours, actual salary: £34,950 per annum)

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of individuals facing complex mental health challenges? We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Principal Psychologist to join our team on a part-time basis. At Priory Hospital Nelson House, we provide rehabilitation services for males with mental health conditions and complex needs, including challenging behaviors and substance misuse issues. Our facility is conveniently accessible via public transport, making it easy for you to reach us!

Your Role and Responsibilities

As a Principal Psychologist, you will be at the forefront of shaping psychological care and enhancing patient outcomes. Your expertise and leadership will be crucial in driving evidence-based practices and fostering a compassionate, recovery-focused environment.

• Provide senior clinical leadership within the psychology service, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based psychological assessments and interventions.
• Lead the assessment, formulation, and treatment planning for patients with complex mental health needs, ensuring personalized and recovery-focused care.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, contributing psychological expertise to risk management, care planning, clinical reviews, and discharge planning.
• Offer clinical supervision, consultation, and guidance to the psychology and wider clinical teams, promoting best practices and professional development.
• Drive the continuous improvement of psychological services at Priory Hospital, aligning practices with clinical governance, safeguarding requirements, and Priory standards.

What You’ll Bring to the Role

Essential Qualifications:

To thrive in this role, you must hold a recognized postgraduate qualification in Psychology that meets the requirements for HCPC registration and be currently registered with the HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist. You should have formal training in at least two therapeutic modalities, along with relevant post-qualification experience and the clinical competencies required for the Principal Psychologist level. Please note: This position is not suitable for newly qualified psychologists or those who are not yet HCPC registered.

What We Offer You

At Priory, we are committed to your success and growth. You will receive regular support through career conversations and have access to full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions. Here’s what you can expect:

• Enhanced maternity pay
• Birthday Holiday - Enjoy an extra day of annual leave on your birthday!
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits, including reduced rates for gym memberships, IT technology (laptops, tablets, smartphones), and private healthcare
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development programs
• Long service awards
• 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 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 individuals each year in living their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and children’s mental health, while also providing residential and supported living care for autistic adults, individuals with learning disabilities, Prader-Willi Syndrome, brain injuries, and older adults.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. We encourage you to learn more about the accessibility support we offer.

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

portsmouth

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