Forensic Psychologist (Band 7/8) – Trauma-Informed Care

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Wrenthorpe; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 7/8a Practitioner Psychologist to join the Inpatient Forensic Psychology Team at Fieldhead Hospital. The post supports a forensic cohort across multiple sites with a focus on recovery through trauma-informed care and a structured clinical pathway.

The role involves direct assessment and therapy for inpatients, along with service-level consultation, supervision, reflective practice, and training.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with complex mental health needs is essential.
• Desirable experience in secure settings.
• Ability to develop and communicate complex formulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and therapeutic interventions for the inpatient group.
• Deliver service-level consultation, supervision and reflective practice.
• Offer training and contribute to professional development within the team.

Skills

Assessment

Therapeutic interventions

Consultation

Supervision

Reflective practice

Training

Forensic psychology

Job description

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 7/8a Practitioner Psychologist to join the Inpatient Forensic Psychology Team at Fieldhead Hospital. The post supports a forensic cohort across multiple sites with a focus on recovery through trauma-informed care and a structured clinical pathway.

The role involves direct assessment and therapy for inpatients, along with service-level consultation, supervision, reflective practice, and training.