Clinical or Forensic Psychologist Medium Secure

St Andrew’s Healthcare; Northampton; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health charity in Northampton is seeking a Clinical or Forensic Psychologist to work on the Acquired Brain Injury Ward. Responsibilities include assessments, interventions, and collaboration in a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have HCPC registration and experience with complex mental health conditions. The position offers a salary range from £46,781 to £74,331 along with a comprehensive benefits package including generous leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

38 days holiday

NHS-like sickness policy

Cycle-to-work scheme

Healthcare discounts

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Clinical or Forensic Psychologist.
• Experience with complex and challenging patient groups.
• Familiarity with various psychological approaches.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and formulation-led interventions.
• Contribute to service development in a multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in research and professional development.

Skills

HCPC registration

Experience in neurobehavioral rehabilitation

CBT

Trauma-informed care

Education

Doctorate in Psychology

Job description

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Clinical or Forensic Psychologist Medium Secure, Northampton

Client: St Andrew’s Healthcare

Location: Northampton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 865893a0c952

Job Views: 6

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

Clinical and / or Forensic Psychologist 0.8 to 1 WTE (NHS Grade 8a, b or c)

Medium Secure – Acquired Brain injury (Rose ward)

Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire

Psychologist - Salary from £46,781 to Consultant Psychologist - Salary from £74,331

We are St Andrew’s, a mental health charity that inspires hope. We work with various organizations to transform the lives of people with complex mental health needs. We provide specialist mental health care, inpatient and community services, education, and research to improve lives.

Our vision is a society where everyone living with mental health needs is heard, valued, and hopeful for their future.

Join us and help transform lives!

You and the role

We seek to appoint a 0.8 to 1 WTE Clinical or Forensic Psychologist, HCPC registered, with experience from qualified psychologist (band 8a) to consultant psychologist, interested in working with complex and challenging patient groups.

The ward: Acquired Brain Injury (Rose ward)

Rose is a 16-bed forensic neuropsychiatry unit for men with neurological and mental health conditions requiring neurobehavioral rehabilitation in a forensic setting. Diagnoses include acquired or traumatic brain injury, dementia, stroke, epilepsy, Huntington’s disease, possibly with learning disabilities, psychosis, or personality disorder. We pride ourselves on managing the most complex cases.

Psychology is highly valued and integrated within a multidisciplinary team. The post holder will be involved in assessments, formulation-led interventions, and contribute to service development. Approaches include CBT, Schema, CFT, EMDR, DBT, and trauma-informed care, in individual and group formats.

Opportunities include professional development, reflective practice, supervision, support, training, and research. We support innovation and research, offering good support and supervision to promote wellbeing.

Participation in CPD is encouraged, with opportunities for neuropsychology qualifications. Staff wellbeing is prioritized, recognizing the importance of self-care.

In return

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 38 days holiday, NHS-like sickness policy, car lease scheme, free parking, cycle-to-work scheme, healthcare discounts, employee support, and opportunities for research, training, and CPD.