Part-Time HCPC-Registered Forensic Psychologist

Cygnet; Cygnet; On-site; AUD 105,000 - 128,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Reflective practice

Job summary

Cygnet Bury Hudson seeks an HCPC registered Psychologist to join a multidisciplinary secure forensic service. Part-time role, 24 hours per week across three days, delivering specialist assessments and therapy to adult males on a secure ward under the Mental Health Act framework.

Role involves risk assessment, formulation, and collaboration with the MDT, plus supervision of junior staff. DBS and professional standards apply; competitive benefits and ongoing CPD supported.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist or nearing qualification.
• Experience in clinical/forensic/mental health settings with complex presentations.
• Skilled in risk assessment, formulation and evidence-based therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly specialist psychological assessments and therapy for adult males in a secure ward.
• Formulate cases using evidence-based models to guide treatment and risk management.
• Implement individual and group interventions and monitor outcomes.
• Provide specialist psychological guidance to MDT and contribute to treatment planning.
• Lead risk assessment and participate in multidisciplinary meetings.
• Offer supervision to Assistant Psychologists and support staff development.

Skills

Clinical psychology

Forensic psychology

Therapy delivery

Risk assessment

MDT collaboration

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Cygnet Bury Hudson seeks an HCPC registered Psychologist to join a multidisciplinary secure forensic service. Part-time role, 24 hours per week across three days, delivering specialist assessments and therapy to adult males on a secure ward under the Mental Health Act framework.

Role involves risk assessment, formulation, and collaboration with the MDT, plus supervision of junior staff. DBS and professional standards apply; competitive benefits and ongoing CPD supported.