Principal Psychologist

Position: Principal Psychologist
Location: York Area, North Yorkshire | Salary: £58,250 - £68,250 | Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 Hours | Type: Permanent
About Us
Search Recruitment group are currently seeking a Principal Psychologist to join a well-established, medium-secure healthcare facility in the York area. The organisation provides excellent care outcomes for patients with complex needs, making this a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and experienced practitioner.
The Opportunity
Are you passionate about supporting women who have experienced trauma and mental health challenges? We are looking for an experienced, HCPC-registered practitioner psychologist to join a dynamic multi-disciplinary team.
The role is based within a specialised 12-bedded medium-secure service for women, focusing on leadership, consultancy, assessments, and tailored interventions. An exciting element of the position includes the opportunity to train and support the implementation of Radically Open DBT (RO-DBT) within the service.
The successful candidate will also collaborate with regional teams to drive service development for women in secure care settings.
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Your Responsibilities
* Provide specialist psychological assessments and interventions using evidence-based approaches, including CBT for trauma, EMDR, and other therapies.
* Deliver training, reflective practice sessions, and clinical supervision to staff, fostering a trauma-informed approach.
* Contribute to multi-disciplinary team discussions, offering psychological insights for care planning and risk management.
* Utilise structured risk assessments and facilitate both one-to-one and group interventions addressing areas like anger management, substance misuse, and offending behaviours.
* Participate in research, service evaluations, and development initiatives to enhance clinical practices.
* Promote a patient-centred, recovery-focused ethos within the service.
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What You'll Need
* HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
* Experience working with women in a forensic or secure mental health setting.
* Specialist training or experience in trauma-focused interventions (e.g., CBT for trauma, EMDR).
* Skills in delivering therapeutic models such as Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), or Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT).
* A strong interest in embedding trauma-informed care within a healthcare setting.
* Excellent communication and leadership skills with a collaborative approach to team working.
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The Facility
The facility is a medium-secure hospital offering care across seven wards, accommodating both male and female patients with diverse needs such as autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, mental illness, and personality disorders.
This well-equipped environment includes therapeutic spaces for group activities and vocational training, offering both staff and patients a structured and supportive setting for personal and professional growth.
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What's on Offer
* Competitive salary based on experience and skills.
* Performance-related bonuses.
* Comprehensive professional development and training opportunities, including CPD support.
* Contributory pension scheme and enhanced sick leave benefits.
* Generous annual leave allowance, including your birthday off.
* Enhanced maternity pay and private healthcare options.
* Free on-site parking and career progression pathways.
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Why Join?
This is a chance to become part of a forward-thinking, compassionate team committed to delivering high-quality care and positive patient outcomes. The organisation values innovation, professional development, and creating an inclusive workplace where every team member thrives.
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Apply Now
If this opportunity aligns with your expertise and career aspirations, we'd love to hear from you. Contact Search Recruitment Group for a confidential discussion or apply now to take the next step in your career. If you would be interested in further details, please contact (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