Clinical & Forensic Psychologist, Prison Health

North London NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Band 7 Clinical Psychologist to join its multidisciplinary team in HMP Brixton. The successful candidate will provide psychological assessments and interventions to prisoners, contributing to treatment plans within a secure environment. This permanent role offers a unique opportunity to assist in developing a new inpatient unit and to advance service evaluations. Candidates should have a doctoral level qualification in psychology and experience in forensic settings is preferred. The salary ranges from £56,276 to £63,176 annually.

Benefits

NHS Discounts

Generous annual leave

NHS pension scheme

Qualifications

• Doctoral level training in Clinical Psychology or equivalent.
• Experience in specialist psychological assessment and treatment.
• Experience working in forensic settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychological assessments and interventions.
• Support the delivery of Integrated Care Pathways.
• Develop and implement treatment plans for clients.

Skills

Specialist psychological assessment

Working with neurodiversity

Consultation and training

Education

Doctoral level training in Clinical Psychology

Doctoral or Masters level training in forensic psychology

Job description

A healthcare organization is seeking a Band 7 Clinical Psychologist to join its multidisciplinary team in HMP Brixton. The successful candidate will provide psychological assessments and interventions to prisoners, contributing to treatment plans within a secure environment. This permanent role offers a unique opportunity to assist in developing a new inpatient unit and to advance service evaluations. Candidates should have a doctoral level qualification in psychology and experience in forensic settings is preferred. The salary ranges from £56,276 to £63,176 annually.