Forensic/Clinical Psychologist for MHTR Team

Northamptonshire Healthcare Nhs Foundation Trust; Northampton; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust is seeking a Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist (0.6 WTE) for the MHTR Team. Band 8a development posts may be considered.

The role covers assessment, therapy, and carrying a caseload within MHTR, focusing on complex mental health needs and forensic histories in a multi-disciplinary setting. You will work autonomously within HCPC/BPS guidelines, support clinical leadership, liaise with the courts and criminal justice agencies, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Experience of providing psychological therapy to people with complex trauma/personality difficulties.
• Experience of working with people who present with high levels of risk.
• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in personality disorder/complex trauma.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychological assessments and therapy for the MHTR caseload.
• Liaise with probation staff and other professionals; work within multidisciplinary meetings.
• Support clinical leadership, audit, policy, service development and research.

Skills

Complex trauma

Personality disorders

Supervision

High risk

Education

Doctoral level research methods

Job description

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust is seeking a Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist (0.6 WTE) for the MHTR Team. Band 8a development posts may be considered.

The role covers assessment, therapy, and carrying a caseload within MHTR, focusing on complex mental health needs and forensic histories in a multi-disciplinary setting. You will work autonomously within HCPC/BPS guidelines, support clinical leadership, liaise with the courts and criminal justice agencies, and contribute to