Forensic Assistant Psychologist — OPD Pathway

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Broadway; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a compassionate Assistant Psychologist to join the Offender Personality Disorder (OPD) Pathway, delivering psychologically-informed support to individuals with complex needs.

You will work closely with experienced Clinical Psychologists within a specialist service that collaborates with community forensic teams, inpatient settings and criminal justice partners, and you will be supported to develop skills in assessment, formulation and intervention.

Responsibilities

• Deliver psychologically-informed support to individuals with complex needs.
• Contribute to assessment, formulation and intervention on the OPD Pathway.
• Collaborate with Clinical Psychologists and wider forensic team to promote reflective practice and CPD.

Job description

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a compassionate Assistant Psychologist to join the Offender Personality Disorder (OPD) Pathway, delivering psychologically-informed support to individuals with complex needs.

You will work closely with experienced Clinical Psychologists within a specialist service that collaborates with community forensic teams, inpatient settings and criminal justice partners, and you will be supported to develop skills in assessment, formulation and intervention.