Clinical/ Forensic Psychologist

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust; Southampton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Band 8b Principal Clinical or Forensic Psychologist to join Ashford Low Secure Unit and the Forensic Community Learning Disabilities Team (FCLDT). The role focuses on leading and developing psychological services for people with learning disabilities who pose risk of offending or have criminal justice contact.

You will supervise, deliver interventions, complete complex formulations and risk assessments, and work with senior management to drive

Qualifications

• Experience in learning disabilities and forensic psychology preferred.
• Ability to lead and develop psychological services within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience supervising others and providing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop psychological services within the unit and FCLDT.
• Deliver psychological interventions and comprehensive formulations and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with partner agencies to support safe transitions between inpatient and community care.

Skills

Leadership

Risk assessment

Formulation

Trauma-informed care

Job description

HIOW NHS FT seeks a Band 8b Principal Clinical or Forensic Psychologist to join Ashford Low Secure Unit and the Forensic Community Learning Disabilities Team (FCLDT).

Our specialist service supports people with learning disabilities who pose a risk of offending or have contact with the criminal justice system. We aim to reduce reoffending, promote safer communities and prevent unnecessary secure admissions/custody.

The role offers the opportunity to lead and develop psychological services within an innovative team accredited by QNFMHS and QNLD. Our approach includes the Good Lives Model, psychological formulation, Positive Behaviour Support and adapted Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, promoting trauma-informed, person-centred care.

Working with senior management and MDTs, you will contribute to strategic development, deliver psychological interventions, complete complex formulations and risk assessments, and collaborate with partner agencies to support safe transitions between inpatient and community care.

The post would suit a psychologist experienced or interested in learning disabilities and forensic practice. We offer supervision, training, development and career progression.

If you are passionate about person-centred care and want to make a difference in a supportive, forward-thinking team, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion/unit visit, contact [e-mail] Consultant Clinical and Forensic Psychologist/Divisional Director of Psychological Professions