Clinical Lead: Forensic & OPD Psychologist

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in Peterborough is seeking a Senior Clinical/Forensic Psychologist and Clinical Lead. The role involves managing the Psychologically Informed Planned Environment service for individuals with complex personality needs. Ideal candidates will have doctoral training in Clinical Psychology, experience in Forensic settings, and be registered with HCPC. This position emphasizes leadership, clinical supervision, and psychosocial rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• Doctoral level training in Clinical Psychology (D.ClinPsych) or Forensic Psychologist Chartership required.
• Registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with HCPC.
• Substantial experience of working as a Qualified Psychologist in a Forensic/Mental Health Setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of the PIPE model in line with national guidance.
• Develop psychosocial conditions for the Offender Personality Disorder Pathway.
• Oversee the delivery of structured and socially-creative groups.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical supervision

Psychological assessment

Crisis management

Education

Doctoral level training in Clinical Psychology or Forensic Psychologist Chartership

Registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with HCPC

Job description

A leading health service provider in Peterborough is seeking a Senior Clinical/Forensic Psychologist and Clinical Lead. The role involves managing the Psychologically Informed Planned Environment service for individuals with complex personality needs. Ideal candidates will have doctoral training in Clinical Psychology, experience in Forensic settings, and be registered with HCPC. This position emphasizes leadership, clinical supervision, and psychosocial rehabilitation.