Forensic/Clinical Psychologist

TieTalent; Chippenham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment agency is looking for a Forensic/Clinical Psychologist. The role involves direct support to children and young people facing high-risk behaviors, with a salary of £60,000 p.a. This position is based in a hybrid work environment, requiring travel in Wiltshire. Ideal candidates should be HCPC-registered psychologists with strong assessment skills and experience working with trauma histories.

Qualifications

• Experience with children and young people with trauma histories.
• Post-doctoral expertise in applied psychology.
• Strong skills in communication, both written and verbal.
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to children and young people in staffed environments.
• Carry out psychological assessments and guide care planning.
• Work within safeguarding frameworks and contribute to court processes.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions in non-clinical settings.
• Offer consultation and facilitate reflective practice sessions.

Skills

Experience with children and young people

Assessment and management of self-harm

Strong communication skills

Competent in Microsoft Office

Education

HCPC-registered Clinical, Counselling, or Forensic Psychologist

Job description

Overview

Forensic/Clinical Psychologist role at TieTalent

Position details: Forensic/Clinical Psychologist. Salary: £60,000 p.a. Location: Hybrid, travel to Wiltshire (Melksham, Devizes and Salisbury). Employment type: Permanent. Hours: 37.5 per week.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to children and young people in 24/7 staffed environments, including those presenting with high-risk behaviours such as self-harm, aggression, or absconding.
• Carry out psychological assessments and develop formulations to guide care planning, ensuring integration of information from multiple agencies.
• Work within safeguarding frameworks, child protection procedures, and contribute to court-related processes as required.
• Deliver and adapt evidence-based interventions (e.g., CBT, trauma-focused CBT, EMDR, systemic approaches) in non-clinical settings to meet individual needs.
• Offer consultation and facilitate reflective practice sessions for residential care staff teams.
• Manage complex interpersonal situations, maintaining professional boundaries and promoting a supportive, therapeutic environment.

Qualifications and requirements

• Experience working with children and young people, particularly those with trauma histories and complex needs, or strong transferable skills.
• HCPC-registered Clinical, Counselling, or Forensic Psychologist (or equivalent qualification), with post-doctoral expertise in applied psychology.
• Skilled in assessment and management of self-harm, risk, crisis, and safeguarding.
• Knowledge of therapeutic practices and sensory strategies, with a commitment to embedding therapeutic approaches.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and ability to work independently with supervision support.
• Competent in Microsoft Office (Excel, Teams, SharePoint).
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.

How to apply

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Additional notes

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Due to the nature of the role, the client requires you to be DBS cleared. Please note we are not able to accept applications from those requiring sponsorship at this time.