Clinical Lead Psychologist

NHS; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in South Yorkshire is seeking a Clinical Liaison & Diversion Practitioner. The role emphasizes managing mental health care, supporting diverse individuals, and collaborating with police and probation services. Applicants must have relevant postgraduate qualifications and are expected to lead a trauma-informed clinical team. Benefits include professional development support and employee assistance programs. This full-time role requires a legal right to work in the UK and is subject to vetting checks.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Support for professional development

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Financial assistance when needed

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a legal right to work in the UK.
• Experience in trauma-informed care is a plus.
• Clinical supervision experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Guide and support a team of clinicians in the MHTR pathway.
• Work in partnership with Police and support services.
• Conduct and review risk assessments for treatment suitability.

Skills

Knowledge of evidence-based psychological therapies

Experience working with adult mental-health services

Accredited postgraduate qualification in clinical psychology

Evidence of clinical leadership responsibilities

Education

Postgraduate qualification in clinical, counselling or forensic psychology

Job description

Job Summary

At Practice Plus Group we put people’s wellbeing first. Our Health in Justice service line is expanding into non‑custodial healthcare, using a person‑centred approach delivered through a solid and consolidated infrastructure to assess individuals’ mental health and neurodiversity requirements and redirect them to the most appropriate channel. We are looking for a Clinical Liaison & Diversion Practitioner to join our team in South Yorkshire.

Hours: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday (hours to be discussed).
Salary: £65,000 – £75,000 FTE, depending on experience.

Location

South Yorkshire Courts & South Yorkshire.

How we support you

• Bespoke induction, including the Introducing Health in Justice training course
• Competency framework
• Regional and national career development opportunities
• Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
• Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a legal right to work in the UK; offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Main duties

• Guide and support a team of clinicians to effectively run the MHTR pathway, being a trauma‑informed, motivated and supportive team member. Deliver evidence‑based assessments, interventions, consultations and support the service users’ journey.
• Work in partnership with the Police, National Probation Service, HM Courts & Tribunals Service, drug and alcohol support services, and the wider Liaison and Diversion services to lead a therapeutic team whose primary goal is to improve health‑care outcomes and reduce re‑offending for those experiencing mental‑health difficulties.
• Oversee, conduct and review risk assessments for suitability of treatment and level of engagement to inform court recommendations.

Qualifications and skills required

• Accredited postgraduate qualification in clinical, counselling or forensic psychology, conferring eligibility for HCPC registration as a practitioner psychologist.
• Knowledge of evidence‑based psychological therapies relevant to managing mental‑health distress.
• Experience working with adult mental‑health services or related areas, such as criminal justice services with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Evidence of clinical leadership responsibilities and supervisory/management responsibilities.

Benefits

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline
• Financial assistance when needed

Additional criteria

See job description.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Practice Plus Group

Barclay Court II, Heavens Walk, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 5HZ

Website: https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/