Forensic Psychologist – Clinical and Counselling (Cross-County)

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust; Worcester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health and care trust is recruiting a full-time Clinical/Counselling Forensic Psychologist to join their new Forensic Support Service. The role involves conducting assessments, providing therapy, and contributing to risk management for patients with complex needs. The successful candidate will develop strong collaborations with various teams and engage in service development initiatives. The trust offers flexible working, generous leave, and supportive networks to promote well-being.

Benefits

27 days leave plus bank holidays

Generous NHS pension

Flexible working opportunities

Health and wellbeing opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting specialist psychological assessments.
• Ability to deliver therapy and clinical/risk formulations.
• Demonstrated capacity to engage in clinical audits and quality improvements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct specialist assessments and therapy for patient rehabilitation.
• Contribute to the MDT forensic consultation process.
• Engage in clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Specialist assessments

1:1 and group therapy

Clinical/risk formulation

Autonomous working

Building working relationships

Education

Doctorate in Psychology

Job description

A regional health and care trust is recruiting a full-time Clinical/Counselling Forensic Psychologist to join their new Forensic Support Service. The role involves conducting assessments, providing therapy, and contributing to risk management for patients with complex needs. The successful candidate will develop strong collaborations with various teams and engage in service development initiatives. The trust offers flexible working, generous leave, and supportive networks to promote well-being.