Assistant Psychologist – Forensic Community Team

Hertfordshire Partnership University Nhs Foundation Trust; Radlett; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust in Radlett, United Kingdom is seeking an Assistant Psychologist to support forensic psychology services for adults in the Community Forensic Team and Beech Low Secure Ward.

Under supervision, you will assist with assessments and interventions for service users with forensic histories, contributing to assessment, formulation and risk management. The post offers training and development within a respected NHS trust.

Qualifications

• Psychology Honours Degree (minimum 2:1) in Psychology, accredited by the British Psychological Society.

Responsibilities

• Assist with delivery of a clinical psychology service to adults in the community who have forensic histories.
• Assist with psychology delivery to inpatients on Beech Low Secure Ward.
• Input directly into forensic assessment and interventions under supervision.
• Contribute to risk assessments and management, including HCR-20 and related tools.
• Support teaching, training and research activities within the psychology team.

Skills

Risk assessment knowledge

Strong communication skills

Forensic psychology context

Experience with complex needs

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Honours degree in Psychology (2:1)

Tools

HCR-20v3

Job description

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust in Radlett, United Kingdom is seeking an Assistant Psychologist to support forensic psychology services for adults in the Community Forensic Team and Beech Low Secure Ward.

Under supervision, you will assist with assessments and interventions for service users with forensic histories, contributing to assessment, formulation and risk management. The post offers training and development within a respected NHS trust.