Psychologist

Job description

Job DescriptionDescription

Join Our Team at Priory Hospital Preston!
Part-Time | 20 hours per week | Site-based
Salary: £48,255
HCPC Registration Required

Located in Bartle, near Preston, Priory Hospital Preston is a 50-bedded mental health facility dedicated to providing a wide range of services across four specialized wards. We support adults with acute mental health needs and eating disorders, focusing on effective management and treatment.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a vital member of our team, you will:

• Assess the needs of our service users and deliver high-quality, person-centered therapeutic interventions.
• Collaborate closely with service users, their families, carers, and the multidisciplinary team to develop tailored therapy programs.
• Respond promptly to referrals and conduct comprehensive assessments.
• Plan, implement, and review effective treatment programs using evidence-based therapeutic approaches.

What You’ll Bring to the Role

Essential Qualifications:

• Professional registration with HCPC
• Accreditation from a relevant professional institution (e.g., BABCP, BCP, BPS or equivalent).

What We Will Give You in Return

At Priory, we are committed to your success and growth. You will receive:

• Free on-site parking
• Birthday Holiday - Enjoy an extra day off for your birthday!
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits, including reduced rates for gym memberships and access to IT technology (laptops, tablets, smartphones)
• Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities and sponsorship for professional qualifications
• Leadership and management development programs
• Long service awards
• Refer-a-friend bonuses

Note: 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, and eating disorders, while also providing residential and supported living care for various needs.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. 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

preston

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-11-2026

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