Clinical Forensic Psychologist | Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust

Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust; Worcester Park Estate; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is looking for an enthusiastic Clinical/Forensic Psychologist to join a forensic community learning disability team. The role involves providing specialist psychology services, assessments, and interventions to adults facing severe mental health challenges. The position includes opportunities for supervision and professional development, making it suitable for both newly qualified candidates and those nearing qualification. The successful candidate will enjoy a supportive work environment and numerous CPD opportunities.

Benefits

High‑Cost Area allowance of 5% of basic salary

Qualifications

• Hold a full, valid UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle (unless disabled).
• Qualified as a psychologist; newly qualified or close to qualification considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist forensic psychology services to adults with learning disabilities and severe mental health difficulties.
• Undertake high-quality assessment and therapeutic interventions.
• Ensure clinical effectiveness through research and training.
• Provide supervision to trainees or assistant psychologists.

Skills

Assessment and therapeutic interventions

Consultative and advisory skills

Research and development

Supervisory skills

Education

Qualification as a psychologist

Job description

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and energetic Clinical/Forensic Psychologist to work in a forensic community learning disability team. You will be part of the multidisciplinary community forensic team, providing a forensic psychology service including assessment, intervention and evaluations focused on rehabilitation in the community. Input will be offered to other services within the forensic and specialist learning disabilities within the Service Line.

You will be well supported through regular clinical and managerial supervision as well as training to develop both professionally and personally within the role. There are many CPD opportunities. Experience in a community setting is not required for this role and we would consider newly qualified psychologists or those close to the end of their qualification.

Responsibilities

• Have responsibility for the systematic provision of specialist forensic psychology services to adults with learning disabilities and complex, severe and enduring mental health difficulties who may display challenging behaviour or have offending histories.
• Undertake high quality direct (assessment and therapeutic) and indirect (consultative, advisory and evaluative) specialist psychology interventions in these services, taking substantial professional responsibility and exercising autonomous judgement in professional practice.
• Ensure the clinical effectiveness of own practice and of service functioning by undertaking research and development activities (including training others) relevant to the service area.
• Have regular responsibility for providing supervision to trainees or assistant psychologists in this specialism.

Requirements

• Hold a full, valid UK driving licence and have access to a car/vehicle for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
• Qualified as a psychologist; newly qualified or closing the qualification are considered.

Benefits

• High‑Cost Area (HCA) allowance (also referred to as London Weighting) of 5 % of basic salary, with a minimum payment of £1,303 per year and a maximum payment of £2,198 per year. The agreed annual amount will be divided into 12 equal monthly payments.

About Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust

We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway. Our teams support adults with a wide range of mental health needs. Because we cover the whole county and both hospital and community settings, we can make care more joined up and easier to access for the 1.8 million people of Kent and Medway. Rated ‘Good’ by the CQC, we care for over 2,000 people in our hospitals and 54,000 in the community each year.

Our vision is simple: We are here to help communities not just live with mental illness, but live well. It’s why we’re passionate about working with communities to make mental health care better for everyone. And everything we do is guided by our values caring, inclusive, curious and confident.

We warmly welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds, and we are proactively encouraging applications from under‑represented communities for our more senior roles.

Advert closes on Friday 2 Jan 2026.