Job Description

Providing quality, inspiring innovation and delivering value is what we set out to achieve at Priory Healthcare. Enabling our patients with mental health illness to receive a truly integrated and holistic approach to their treatment, regardless of complexity or severity, thanks to the knowledge and expertise of our multidisciplinary clinical teams.

Reporting to the Clinical Psychologist, the successful candidate will be attached to one of our the three private wards within the hospital, however able to support colleagues when needed.



They will be joining an excellent experienced team, determined to deliver succesful treatment based on outcomes.



As an Assistant Psychologist you will work alongside the psychology team to support and enhance the professional psychological care and assessment of individuals we support. To work and assist in the delivery of psychological services as directed, and under supervision.



This will include delivering handover every morning, inducting patients to our therapy programme, attending Multi-Disciplinary Team Meetings, support the mental and emotional as well as social well-being of service user, undertake protocol based psychological assessments, assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment, delivery and review of therapy groups, independent on-to-one key work sessions, discharge planning, support and contribute to the training and support of other staff.



The ideal candidate will have experience in working with adults struggling with their mental health, be passionate about supporting patients as part of a team, have excellent communication skills, be professional, have the ability to be flexible and work well with change, graduate in psychology.

Some of the benefits we offer are:

Employee Assistance programme Online cashback and rewards Shopping discounts Contributory Pension Scheme Career Development and continuous learning and development. Full Extensive Training Induction plus opportunities to do further training while in the role. Monthly Clinical and Managerial Supervision

About Priory Roehampton:

Set back within landscaped gardens, the tranquil environment of the Priory Hospital Roehampton offers calming and recovery focused residential treatment for up to 100 service users, as well as day care and outpatient services.

Specialising in the management and treatment of mental health problems including addictions and eating disorders, our multidisciplinary team deliver personalised treatment programmes and have established an excellent reputation for providing the highest standards of care.

The Private Adult Service, which the successful candidate would join, is made up of three wards offers general psychological care/support to a service user population of up to 55.