Forensic Psychologist

Priory Group; Heath; On-site; GBP 45,450 - 55,550; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Enhanced maternity pay

Birthday Holiday

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym access

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Hospital Hazelwood House is seeking a HCPC-registered forensic psychologist to join our Allied Health Professionals and Psychology department. The role offers full-time, permanent employment at Hazelwood House with a 37.5-hour week and flexibility.

You will assess clients, deliver tailored therapies, and contribute to recovery within a low secure unit. The candidate should have a postgraduate qualification enabling HCPC eligibility, and HCPC registration is essential.

Qualifications

• Registered Practitioner Psychologist essential
• Postgraduate qualification leading to HCPC eligibility
• BPS registration beneficial

Responsibilities

• Conduct timely assessments to develop person-centred therapy plans.
• Deliver individual and group therapy sessions, adapting treatments to client needs.
• Manage an assigned caseload and communicate with the multidisciplinary team within timescales.

Skills

Assessment skills

Therapy delivery

Caseload management

Communication

Education

Postgraduate qualification leading to HCPC eligibility

HCPC registration eligibility

Job description

Forensic Psychologist

Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Hazelwood House

Compensation: £50,500 / year

Description

Priory Hospital Hazelwood House
£50500.0
Full Time - 37.5 hours (flexibilty available)

Priory Hospital Hazelwood House has an opportunity for a HCPC registered forensic Psychologist to join our team.

Priory Hospital Hazelwood House, Heath, Derbyshire is a low secure unit for 12 males with mental health needs. It is accessible by public transport, with Chesterfield railway station approximately 2–3 miles from the service and limited local bus links. Due to the location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.

What you'll be doing

You will join the team at Priory Hospital Hazelwood House. In this role, you will play a key part in patient recovery, supporting the assessment and delivery of tailored treatment plans while ensuring dignity, respect, and high standards of care.

• Conducts timely assessments following referrals to develop effective, person-centred therapy plans using appropriate interventions.
• Delivers individual and group therapy sessions, adapting treatments and activities to meet clients' needs and therapy goals.
• Manages an assigned caseload, maintaining regular communication with clients, colleagues, and the multidisciplinary team while meeting agreed timescales.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Essential for the role – Registered Practitioner Psychologist

This role requires a minimum of a completed and recognised postgraduate qualification leading to eligibility for HCPC registration.

The following experience would be beneficial

British Psychological Society (BPS) registration is beneficial

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

Healthcare benefits

• Free on-site parking
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.