• Job Description

  Req#: E0358-26-0181?language=en&page=516&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Based in Walsall, West Midlands, Priory Lichfield Road is a rehabilitation service offering both level 1 and 2 care, all set within a modern, purpose-built centre. It is specifically designed to support both males and females who have severe, complex and enduring mental health needs, which might include treatment-resistant conditions.

  Main duties of the job

  • You will work independently and make decisions autonomously.
  • To be ready to discuss issues with the Head of Psychology where required.
  • You will be required to have good communication with the psychology team, clinical team and multi-disciplinary team.
  • Intelligent problem solving based upon acquired knowledge and skill gained through experience and supervised practice.
  • A creative approach is required when facilitating therapy sessions.

  About us

  Priory is the UKs leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 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, eating disorders and childrens mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, PraderWilli Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.

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

  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.

  We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy.

  Details

  Date posted

  23 March 2026

  Pay scheme

  Other

  Salary

  £58,246 a year

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  476927

  Job locations

  255 Lichfield Road, Bloxwich

  Walsall

  West Midlands

  WS3 3DT

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  We are looking for a Principal Psychologist to join the team at Priory Lichfield Road on a full-time basis, working 5 days per week.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  We are looking for a Principal Psychologist to join the team at Priory Lichfield Road on a full-time basis, working 5 days per week.

  Person Specification

  Requirements

  Essential

  • We are seeking a candidate with a strong grounding in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), alongside at least two other therapeutic modalities, including one relevant evidence-based intervention. The successful applicant will demonstrate a sound understanding and application of therapeutic principles, with a willingness to undertake further training where required. Experience working with complex clients and delivering high-level interventions is essential, as is training in Clinical Supervision. Applicants should also have experience in conducting psychological assessments relevant to the service population, together with proven leadership and management experience. You will also be responsible for ensuring own continuing professional development is kept up-to-date in line with recommendations from the Health Care Professions Council and the British Psychological Society and the policies of the Psychology department.

  Person Specification

  Requirements

  Essential

  • We are seeking a candidate with a strong grounding in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), alongside at least two other therapeutic modalities, including one relevant evidence-based intervention. The successful applicant will demonstrate a sound understanding and application of therapeutic principles, with a willingness to undertake further training where required. Experience working with complex clients and delivering high-level interventions is essential, as is training in Clinical Supervision. Applicants should also have experience in conducting psychological assessments relevant to the service population, together with proven leadership and management experience. You will also be responsible for ensuring own continuing professional development is kept up-to-date in line with recommendations from the Health Care Professions Council and the British Psychological Society and the policies of the Psychology department.

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Priory Healthcare

  Address

  255 Lichfield Road, Bloxwich

  Walsall

  West Midlands

  WS3 3DT

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Priory Healthcare

  Address

  255 Lichfield Road, Bloxwich

  Walsall

  West Midlands

  WS3 3DT

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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