Forensic / Clinical Psychologist

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Birmingham is seeking a part-time Forensic or Clinical Psychologist. The role involves delivering high-quality psychological care to individuals with complex mental health needs. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, formulating treatment plans, and collaborating within a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates should hold a Doctorate in Clinical or Forensic Psychology and have HCPC registration. This position offers ongoing professional development and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Birthday off

Training and development opportunities

Discounts and savings via Benefits Hub

24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

Aegon 5% matched pension

Medicash Health Plan

Active Awards programme

Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working in forensic, mental health, rehabilitation, or hospital settings.
• Strong assessment, formulation, and intervention skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist clinical psychology services including assessment and treatment planning.
• Manage risk and support patient wellbeing and recovery.
• Contribute to clinical governance and service development.

Skills

Assessment skills

Formulation skills

Intervention skills

Teamwork

Education

Doctorate in Clinical or Forensic Psychology

HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist

Job description

Come and join one of the UK's largest independent providers in neuro and mental healthcare. We proudly employ over 4000+ people – no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a Forensic or Clinical Psychologist to join our dedicated multidisciplinary team at Kings Norton Hospital on a part‑time basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a specialist, supportive setting, delivering high‑quality, evidence‑based psychological care to individuals with complex mental health needs.

At Kings Norton Hospital, we provide intensive treatment within a safe and compassionate environment for adults aged 18 and over from across the UK who are detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) and present with severe and complex mental health conditions.

You will work alongside a highly skilled, collaborative team to deliver a wide range of evidence‑based therapeutic interventions. Our focus is on helping patients stabilise, develop insight, build coping strategies, and make meaningful progress in their recovery. We are committed to achieving the shortest clinically appropriate length of stay, supporting patients to transition safely back home or into ongoing community care.

About us

Active Care Group are a pioneering national provider of complex care services, delivering pathways and better outcomes for people. We have a collaborative and holistic approach to care underpinned by proven clinical and therapeutic expertise. We specialise in supporting young people and adults with complex needs to make positive progress and lead happier, more independent lives.

Job responsibilities

The role:

This is a part‑time position (22.5 hours per week), working Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, offering the flexibility to balance work and personal commitments.

In this role, you will deliver specialist clinical psychology services, including assessment, formulation, treatment planning, and outcome evaluation. Working closely with our experienced multidisciplinary team (MDT), you will play a key role in managing risk, guiding treatment, and supporting the overall wellbeing and recovery of our patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake comprehensive clinical psychological assessments using a range of methods (file review, interviews, psychometric and behavioural observation)
• Complete clinical formulations and structured professional judgement risk assessments
• Deliver and evaluate evidence‑based individual and group interventions
• Contribute to risk assessment, risk management and treatment planning within the MDT
• Administer, score and interpret clinical and neuropsychological assessments
• Produce high‑quality written reports (e.g. CPA, Tribunal reports) and act as a professional witness when required
• Support and guide colleagues in delivering psychologically informed interventions
• Contribute to clinical governance, audit, service development and training
• Maintain HCPC registration, CPD and compliance with regulatory and organisational standards
• Participate in clinical and line management supervision

What to look forward to:

• Birthday off
• Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e‑learning and face‑to‑face training and development opportunities
• Benefits Hub giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
• Free 24‑hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
• A salary sacrifice Aegon 5% matched pension
• Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians
• We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
• Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know
• …and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group

Person Specification

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist
• Doctorate in Clinical or Forensic Psychology

Experience

• Experience working in forensic, mental health, rehabilitation or hospital settings
• Strong assessment, formulation and intervention skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.