Forensic Psychologist

Athona Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Enhanced maternity pay

Birthday holiday

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Private healthcare options

Professional development sponsorship

Leadership development opportunities

Job summary

Athona Ltd is offering an exciting opportunity for a Forensic Psychologist in Chesterfield. This role involves joining a multidisciplinary team to provide psychological assessments and interventions for male patients with mental health needs.

You will deliver both individual and group therapy sessions, adapting treatments based on patient needs. The ideal candidate will hold a recognised postgraduate qualification and have current HCPC registration.

Qualifications

• Eligible for HCPC registration with a recognised postgraduate qualification.
• Current HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist required.
• Experience in forensic or low secure mental health services is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Deliver individual and group therapy sessions.
• Manage a caseload and communicate effectively.

Skills

Psychological assessment

Individual therapy

Group therapy

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Recognised postgraduate qualification

HCPC registration as Practitioner Psychologist

Tools

Clinical record management systems

Job description

Currently we have an excellent opportunity for a Forensic Psychologist to join a low secure service supporting 12 male patients with mental health needs. You will play a key role within a multidisciplinary team, providing psychological assessment and interventions to support patient recovery, whilst promoting dignity, respect and high standards of care.

Salary: £50,500 per annum
Position: Forensic Psychologist
Hours: Full Time – 37.5 hours per week, flexibility available
Setting: Low Secure Mental Health
Location: Heath, Chesterfield, Derbyshire

Your key responsibilities will be;

• Conduct timely psychological assessments following referrals and develop person-centred treatment plans.
• Deliver individual and group therapy sessions tailored to patient needs and therapeutic goals.
• Manage an assigned caseload, maintaining effective communication with patients and colleagues.
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to support patient recovery and care planning.
• Adapt psychological interventions and activities according to individual patient needs.
• Maintain appropriate clinical records and work within agreed timescales.
• Promote dignity, respect and high standards of patient care.

For this role, we’re looking for someone who has;

• A recognised postgraduate qualification leading to eligibility for HCPC registration.
• Current HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• Experience or interest in working within forensic or low secure mental health services.
• Ability to deliver effective individual and group psychological interventions.
• BPS registration is desirable.

What benefits are on offer?

• Free on-site parking
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Birthday holiday
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits and private healthcare options
• Professional development and qualification sponsorship
• Leadership and management development opportunities