Head Of Psychology
4 weeks ago
Head of Psychology
Location: York Area, North Yorkshire | Salary: £78,250 - £81,500 (depending on experience) | Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 Hours | Type: Permanent
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About Us
Search Recruitment Group connects talented healthcare professionals with impactful opportunities. We partner with top-tier organisations to offer fulfilling roles for candidates seeking to lead and inspire in their field.
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Head of Psychology to lead the psychological services at a secure healthcare facility in the York area. This position is ideal for a confident, visionary leader with a background in forensic settings and a commitment to trauma-informed care.
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The Role
As the Head of Psychology, you will play a pivotal role in delivering and overseeing exceptional psychological care for patients with complex needs. Working closely with a multidisciplinary senior leadership team, you will ensure the professional practice and quality of the psychology department, contributing to excellent patient outcomes and experiences.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and develop a psychology team, ensuring high standards of care and psychological practice.
* Work collaboratively with senior leadership to influence service development and delivery.
* Advise on organisational well-being and psychological aspects of service operations.
* Deliver psychological assessments, individual formulations, and evidence-based interventions, including EMDR, DBT, CBT, and CAT.
* Manage a clinical caseload while providing reflective practice groups and training.
* Oversee governance and contribute to clinical quality standards within the service.
* Engage in research and service evaluation, contributing to innovation and best practice.
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead in a dynamic, well-established environment, providing care to a diverse patient population with diagnoses including autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities, mental illness, and personality disorders.
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What We're Looking For
To succeed in this role, you will need:
* HCPC registration as a Clinical or Forensic Psychologist with substantial experience in forensic settings.
* Strong leadership and team management skills.
* Expertise in trauma-informed care and delivering a range of therapeutic models.
* Proven ability to manage clinical and organisational projects.
* Excellent consultancy and communication skills, with the ability to mentor and inspire others.
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What's on Offer
We value your skills and commitment with a competitive benefits package, including:
* Enhanced salary with performance-based bonuses.
* Comprehensive career development and CPD opportunities.
* Contributory pension scheme and enhanced maternity pay.
* Generous annual leave entitlement, including your birthday off.
* Private healthcare and employee assistance program.
* Free parking and supplemented meals when on duty.
* Support for relocation, where applicable.
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Why Join Us?
This role offers the chance to lead a team and shape service delivery in a secure, supportive environment. With clear career pathways and a focus on personal development, you'll be part of a forward-thinking organisation committed to excellence in patient care and colleague well-being.
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Apply Today
If this opportunity matches your aspirations and expertise, contact Search Recruitment Group for a confidential discussion or apply now to take the next step in your psychology leadership career.
If you would like to discuss further, please reach out to (url removed).
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age
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