Forensic Community Specialist Psychologist

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health trust in Tees Valley is seeking a Highly Specialist Applied Psychologist to join the Forensic Community Service. The role involves providing specialist psychological care while supervising junior staff and conducting research. The ideal candidate will have HCPC registration, relevant postgraduate training, and a strong background in clinical supervision. This position offers an opportunity to significantly impact mental health services in a challenging yet rewarding environment. Competitive salary and development opportunities are included.

Qualifications

• Registration with HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• Post-graduate training at doctoral level in relevant psychology fields.
• Experience in delivering clinical supervision and training.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychological care to clients with complex mental health conditions.
• Offer clinical supervision and training to junior staff.
• Conduct formal research and supervise doctoral trainees.

Skills

Effective communication

Creative adaptation of interventions

Teaching and training

Multi-agency working

Clinical governance

Education

HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist

Post-graduate training in clinical psychology

Post-doctoral training in specialised psychological practice

Training in clinical supervision

BPS registration

Job description

A mental health trust in Tees Valley is seeking a Highly Specialist Applied Psychologist to join the Forensic Community Service. The role involves providing specialist psychological care while supervising junior staff and conducting research. The ideal candidate will have HCPC registration, relevant postgraduate training, and a strong background in clinical supervision. This position offers an opportunity to significantly impact mental health services in a challenging yet rewarding environment. Competitive salary and development opportunities are included.