Clinical Psychologist – Gen Psych

About Nightingale Hospital

Nightingale Hospital is the only private mental health hospital in Central London, with over 30 years of experience in delivering specialised, evidence-based treatments in outpatient, day patient, and inpatient settings.

Our dedicated team of specialists is committed to diagnosing and treating all types of mental health conditions, including eating disorders and addictions. Conveniently located, we are a two-minute walk from Marylebone mainline and Underground stations, and within a ten-minute walk of Baker Street and Edgware Road Underground stations.

We are owned by the international medical group emeis, delivering the full spectrum of psychiatric care, and high-quality care home and rehabilitation services across the globe.

About the role:

Within the General Psychiatry Unit, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate care focused on the stabilisation needs of people experiencing acute psychiatric challenges. As a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist in our inpatient general psychiatry unit, you will play a crucial role in providing psychological assessments, therapeutic interventions, and mental health care to patients admitted for acute psychiatric conditions. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support patient well-being and recovery within a therapeutic environment.

Main purpose of the job

• Provide evidence-based individual therapy to patients to address acute and chronic mental health concerns, utilizing various therapeutic modalities ensuring a high standard of care and demonstrating best and innovative practice.
• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments to inform diagnosis and formulation regarding treatment plans for patients with diverse psychiatric conditions.
• Offer crisis intervention and risk assessment, developing safety plans and interventions for high-risk patients.
• Preparation and delivery of psychoeducation and process groups, as key facilitator and occasionally as co-facilitator.
• To assist the therapy team on the strategic development of the therapy programme(s) and to implement new therapy modalities and new modes of delivery to meet patients’ needs at any time.
• Play an active role as a part of the multidisciplinary team providing feedback on therapy and assessments to nursing staff and other allied health team members on a daily basis and as required.
• Maintain accurate and confidential patient records, progress notes, and treatment plans in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
• To be a committed and flexible member of the Therapy team, including prompt attendance and minimal absence, and willingness to assist in the daily running of the department when there is sickness and annual leave.
• To promote a positive image of the Company values.

Salary: £52,000 including London allowance

Job type: 37.5 Hours per week (Full time 5 days per week, but will also consider part time 4 days per week)

Company Benefits 

To reward the hard work of our fantastic colleagues, we offer an excellent benefits package as per the below:

• Competitive annual salary
• London Allowance of £4,000 per annum for all full-time permanent roles(pro-rata for part time employees)
• 25 days’ annual leave (increasing up to 30 with long service), in addition to bank holidays
• Employee Referral Program, designed to reward you for helping us find talented individuals who would
• be a great fit for our team.
• Generous pension scheme via the government autoenrollmentscheme in addition to eligibility to enrol into
• the company’s group pension scheme
• Accessto an interest free season ticket loan to support with your everyday travel expenses
• Discretionary annual bonus and salary review schemes
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay
• Enhanced company sick pay
• Accessto free Eyecare and contribution towardsthe cost of glasses for DSE Users
• Life Assurance Cover (Death in Service) [4x annual salary]
• Professional membership fees contribution
• Available opportunities for continued professional development (CPD).
• Heavily subsidised staff meals at breakfast, lunch and dinner with freshly soured ingredients and a new menu each week, its not one to be missed!