Clinical / Forensic Psychologist

A specialist mental health centre just outside Leeds has a new opportunity for a Forensic Psychologist or Clinical Psychologist with forensic experience to join their team.

This hospital is a dynamic inpatient provision supporting adults with complex presentations relating to mental health and/or a personality disorder, some of whom may also have learning disabilities, across low security and rehabilitative services. Recently refurbished, patients follow their own holistic, person-centred treatment pathway in a contemporary and collaborative environment.

As a Forensic Psychologist, you’ll plan and deliver effective, evidence-based psychological interventions for patients who have also had a prior interaction with the criminal justice system, including the assessment of new admissions and advising on risk management/reduction strategies, with the goal of enabling recovery and a smooth transition to a less formal setting.

The hospital is part of a leading network of mental health and community services and you will be able to participate in clinical research and audit initiatives as part of your role, alongside advisory, consultation, and colleague supervision/training and development opportunities, to further develop reflexive and reflective mental health care.

This is a permanent, full-time position for a Clinical / Forensic Psychologist (Mon-Fri).

Person specification:

• (Essential) Registration with the HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist, forensic or clinical modality
• (Essential) Substantial experience with, and expertise in, psychological assessment and therapy techniques for individuals who have a forensic history
• (Essential) Professional experience involving team leadership (to include supervisory and mentorship duties) and inter-disciplinary collaboration

Benefits and enhancements include:

• Substantial support for further CPD and to assist in the development of the service and field
• Flexibility with hours can be accommodated
• Free on-site parking
• Free meals
• Pension scheme
• And more