Registered Psychologist

Registered Psychologist

Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology

Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Priory Hospital Cardiff

Compensation: £28,950 / year

Priory Hospital Cardiff, situated just outside Cardiff in South Wales, offers specialist low secure services for males and females with personality disorders, learning disabilities and mental health needs. Working in partnership with the NHS, the hospital delivers high‑quality, person‑centred care across three bespoke therapeutic placements, supporting recovery in a safe, least‑restrictive environment. Excellent transport links by bus, rail and motorway make the site easily accessible from Cardiff and surrounding areas.

As a Registered Psychologist you will work alongside colleagues from Psychiatry, Nursing, Occupational Therapy and Social Work to provide high quality care. The Psychologist we are looking for will be experienced in assessment and formulation to help determine the treatment needs of individual patients.

• Deliver staff training and facilitate reflective practice sessions to support clinical excellence across the service.
• Complete psychological risk assessments and contribute to effective risk management planning.
• Provide evidence‑based individual and group interventions tailored to the needs of the patient population.
• Receive peer support and supervision from an established and supportive psychology team based at Llanarth Court.
• Use a creative and compassionate approach to enhance the quality of life and recovery outcomes of patients.
• Support individuals as they progress through their recovery journey and move towards less restrictive environments.
• Benefit from excellent training, development and career progression opportunities.

You can find additional information in the attached job description. If you wish to discuss the above, please contact a member of our recruitment team at R or contact our head of therapies for an informal discussion. Karen Redding, Head of Psychology and Therapy Services –  /

Due to limits on sponsorship allocations, we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship to new candidates for this role; this remains under review.

Essential Post‑graduate qualification in psychology and Registration with the HCPC as a Registered Psychologist. The candidate should have experience of working with complex clients and supporting staff teams.

Desirable Preferably experience of working in a forensic setting, HCR‑20 trained and experience in the Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) model.

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 day of annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes, such as 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.