Principal Psychologist

Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology

Location: Priory Hospital Woodbourne

Compensation: £58,266 / year

Priory Hospital Woodbourne

Part-Time | 30 hours per week | Site based

Salary is £58,266 per annum FTE

HCPC registration is required

Priory Hospital Woodbourne has an opportunity for a Principal Psychologist to join our team. This is a part-time role working 30 hours per week, and the pro-rata salary is £46,600 per annum

Set in the leafy suburb of Edgbaston, just a short distance from Birmingham City Centre, Priory Hospital Woodbourne provides a welcoming and well-connected working environment within beautifully maintained grounds. With excellent access to the West Midlands motorway network and strong local public transport links, the site is easily accessible.

Our diverse and specialised range of services offers the opportunity to develop your skills and gain experience working with a wide spectrum of mental health conditions across five distinct service lines within the hospital. You will play a key part in patient recovery, supporting the assessment and delivery of tailored treatment plans while ensuring dignity, respect, and high standards of care.

You will also:

• Lead psychological care for designated wards/patients, including assessment, intervention, and evaluation.
• Work autonomously within professional and service guidelines.
• Supervise and support psychology staff, trainees, and students.
• Provide consultation, reflective practice, and staff training.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary reviews, risk assessments, and patient care planning.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and manage administrative responsibilities.
• Support service development, audits, research, and evidence-based practice.
• Oversee referrals, waiting lists, KPIs, and governance of psychological practice.
• Build effective relationships with patients, carers, staff, and external agencies.
• Maintain CPD, supervision, and compliance with Health & Safety and Mental Health Act requirements.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

Essential:
Applicants must hold a completed and recognised postgraduate qualification leading to HCPC registration and must be currently registered with the HCPC as a Psychologist. Applicants must also have formal training in at least two therapeutic modalities and have demonstrated relevant post‑qualification experience and competencies appropriate to a Principal Psychologist role. Newly qualified psychologists or those not yet HCPC registered would not be eligible for this position.

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Free on‑site parking
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• 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.