Consultant Clinical / Forensic Psychologist

North London NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Birmingham is seeking a qualified consultant psychologist to lead a service addressing the mental health needs of individuals managed by Counter Terrorism officers. The role involves case oversight, service development support, and autonomous work within professional guidelines. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and leadership experience in multidisciplinary teams. A significant emphasis on collaboration across agencies is critical for this position.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in mental health services.
• Ability to work collaboratively across agencies.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of cases referred into the hub.
• Support hub clinical leads in service development.
• Communicate effectively in multi-agency working.
• Work autonomously within professional guidelines.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership and management experience

Multi-agency collaboration

Education

Qualified consultant clinical or forensic psychologist

Job description

Overview

The consultant psychologist will work with the hub clinical lead, consultant psychologists, consultant psychiatrists, team lead, mental health practitioners and police colleagues to develop and deliver a service that addresses the mental health needs of individuals who are managed by Counter Terrorism case officers, thereby mitigating Counter Terrorism risk and improving the mental well‑being of those individuals. The post holder will provide consultant leadership of the hub team, along with the other consultant psychologists and psychiatrists, and support the hub clinical lead and national clinical lead.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of cases referred into the hub, utilising clinical expertise, professional judgement and leadership in weekly MDT case review meetings.
• Support the national and hub clinical leads in the future development of the service, including supervision, line management, recruitment, appraisal, training, audit/research and policy development.
• Communicate effectively and demonstrate significant experience in multi‑agency working.
• Work autonomously, acting with freedom within professional guidelines and the NLFT governance structure.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified consultant clinical or forensic psychologist with demonstrable experience in mental health services.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across agencies.
• Experience of leadership and management within a multidisciplinary team.

Location and Security

Role based at CCS Central in Birmingham, located at a police building (B37). Requires a security clearance to SC; the clearance process may take in excess of four months from application submission.

Diversity and Inclusion

The North London NHS Foundation Trust welcomes diversity within its workforce and aims to recruit from local communities, providing opportunities for apprenticeships, veterans, care leavers and more.

Operational Detail

Staff may be required to work at various locations within Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey or Islington, or other places the Trust considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis.