Band 8a/8b –Forensic Psychologist

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Band 8a Forensic Psychologist to join their innovative Personality Service in London. This full-time role offers an exciting opportunity to work within a collaborative environment, focusing on the assessment and treatment of individuals with personality disorders and complex trauma. You will play a vital role in developing specialized psychological interventions, ensuring the highest standards of care while working alongside a multi-disciplinary team. With flexible hours and a variety of work opportunities, this position is ideal for a compassionate psychologist eager to make a difference in the lives of patients facing mental health challenges.

Benefits

Daily Payroll

Variety of Work Opportunities

Flexible Hours

First Class Support

Access to Voluntary Training

Recommend a Friend Bonus

Qualifications

• Registered with HCPC as a practitioner psychologist.
• Experience in rehabilitation and recovery in a forensic setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct specialist clinical duties for patient assessment and treatment.
• Provide psychological therapies for complex mental health conditions.

Skills

Psychological Assessment

Psychological Therapies

Communication Skills

Clinical Supervision

Rehabilitation Experience

Education

HCPC Registration

BPS Charter

Job description

Job Description:

Pulse is currently seeking a determined Band 8a Forensic Psychologist to join our client’s Personality Service at a fantastic hospital in London. This full-time, 3-year position is available for an experienced Clinical Psychologist to start as soon as possible.

The service specializes in treating individuals with personality difficulties and a history of sexual offending. It is part of the Offender Personality Disorder (OPD) Pathway, delivered jointly by NHS and Prison partners. The service emphasizes collaboration with Prison, Probation, healthcare providers, and the criminal justice system to improve health, support justice, and reduce re-offending.

Main Duties:

• Conduct specialist clinical assessments and contribute to treatment planning.
• Provide psychological therapies for patients with personality disorders, mental disorders, intellectual disabilities, or complex trauma. Develop formulations and implement interventions for individuals and groups.
• Perform detailed psychological assessments, analyzing complex data to inform diagnosis and treatment.
• Administer and interpret assessments of cognitive and emotional functioning, aiding multidisciplinary teams.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate individual and group treatments based on theoretical and best practice guidelines.
• Be registered with the HCPC as a practitioner psychologist and preferably be BPS Chartered.
• Possess experience or interest in rehabilitation and recovery within forensic settings.
• Have clinical supervision training and training in at least two psychological therapies.
• Demonstrate skills in individual and group work, program planning, and complex psychological assessments.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, especially with sensitive or complex information.

What Next?

If you are an empathetic Psychologist interested in helping adults with mental health conditions, please apply today or contact our team for more information.

Benefits of Locum Work:

• Daily payroll
• Variety of NHS and private sector opportunities
• Opportunity to expand skills rapidly
• Flexible working hours

Why Pulse?

• Support from specialist consultants
• iPoint – Electronic Timesheet app
• Streamlined compliance with online technology
• Access to voluntary training
• £300 Recommend a Friend bonus scheme*

*Terms and conditions apply.

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