Forensic/Clinical Psychologist – Inpatient (Band 8a) – Flexible

Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Runwell; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Season Ticket Loans

Buying and Selling annual leave

Lease cars under salary sacrifice

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust seeks a HCPC registered Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist to join the Forensic Psych Services on Brockfield House. The post supports working across forensic wards with risk management and recovery pathways for adults with complex needs.

Band 8a (1.0wte) with a development pathway from Band 7 if appointed at 7; multidisciplinary team; video conferencing and flexible working options where possible within secure services across Essex.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as a Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist is essential.
• Experience with forensic inpatient settings and risk assessment is desirable.
• Ability to deliver specialist assessments and both individual and group interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychological assessments for inpatients on forensic wards.
• Formulate and implement treatment plans using evidence-based approaches.
• Deliver highly specialised psychological interventions for patients and groups.
• Evaluate treatment options considering complex factors and historical development.

Skills

Clinical psychologist

Forensic psychology

Counselling psychology

Education

HCPC registered clinical/counselling/forensic psychologist

Job description

Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust seeks a HCPC registered Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist to join the Forensic Psych Services on Brockfield House. The post supports working across forensic wards with risk management and recovery pathways for adults with complex needs.

Band 8a (1.0wte) with a development pathway from Band 7 if appointed at 7; multidisciplinary team; video conferencing and flexible working options where possible within secure services across Essex.