An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Principal Psychologist to work in an exceptional mental health hospital based in the Stockton:on:the:Forest, York area. You will be working for one of UKs leading health care providers This is a medium secure psychiatric hospital, which cares for both mental illness and learning disability patients, which includes an Autistic Spectrum Disorder service and a female service **To be considered for this position you must be qualified as a Psychologist registered with the HCPC** As the Principal Psychologist your key responsibilities include: * Deputising for the Lead Psychologist in their absence * Taking a key role in service development * Line Management of specified team members * Providing robust clinical supervision and support in appraisals and in the professional development of the team * Providing evidence based psychological assessment * Provision of 1:1 and group interventions to patients to address a range of needs * Contributing to MDT care planning and review * Contributing to professional development within the team * Contributing to audit and research as directed by the line manager The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role: * Experience of working with women, ideally in a forensic mental health setting * Have specialist training in a range of psychological models for trauma (e.g. CBT for trauma/EMDR) and/or other therapies * Ability psychological knowledge to a psychiatric setting The successful Principal Psychologist will receive an excellent salary of GBP58,250 : GBP68,250 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits: * Bonus based on Outcomes * Support and opportunities for continuing professional development * Option and support to progress * Contributory pension scheme * Paid sick leave (after qualifying period) * Generous annual leave entitlement + your birthday off * Enhanced maternity pay * Private Healthcare * Free parking Reference ID: 6793 for this fantastic job role, please call on 638 or send your CV