Forensic & Clinical Psychologist – Low Secure Ward (1-year FT)

West London NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

Generous annual leave

Job summary

West London NHS Trust is seeking a Clinical, Forensic or Counselling Psychologist to join the inpatient team at West London Forensic Service (WLFS) on a male low secure ward.

The post is 1.0 WTE for 1-year fixed term and can be appointed at Band 7 or Band 8a depending on experience, with a preceptorship towards 8a for Band 7 applicants. The role involves delivering a high-quality psychology service within an MDT and developing psychologically informed treatments.

Qualifications

• We are seeking a Clinical, Forensic or Counselling Psychologist with NHS experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide a highly developed psychology service to male service users with enduring mental health difficulties and offending histories.
• Contribute to cross-ward group therapy programmes and MDT input.
• Advise on risk assessment and risk management, and support psychological practice through supervision and training.

Job description

West London NHS Trust is seeking a Clinical, Forensic or Counselling Psychologist to join the inpatient team at West London Forensic Service (WLFS) on a male low secure ward.

The post is 1.0 WTE for 1-year fixed term and can be appointed at Band 7 or Band 8a depending on experience, with a preceptorship towards 8a for Band 7 applicants. The role involves delivering a high-quality psychology service within an MDT and developing psychologically informed treatments.