Forensic Psychologist - Transform Lives in Secure Care

Cygnet; Bury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to £52,500

Career progression

CPD opportunities

Clinical supervision

Employee referral scheme

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Employee discounts

Job summary

Cygnet Bury Hudson provides a wide range of secure mental health services for men including individuals with a diagnosis of personality disorder.

The role involves looking for an HCPC Registered Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist or near qualification to work within an established MDT on a secure ward, providing highly specialist psychological assessments and therapy for adult males detained under the Mental Health Act 1983, and formulating cases to guide treatment and risk management.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered psychologist or close to qualification.
• Experience in clinical/forensic/mental health settings.
• Familiar with risk assessment tools and structured professional judgement.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly specialist psychological assessments and therapy for adult males detained under the Mental Health Act 1983.
• Formulate cases using evidence-based psychological models to guide treatment and risk management.
• Implement individual and group interventions and monitor treatment outcomes.
• Offer specialist psychological advice and supervision to MDT members.
• Assess and manage risk using structured professional judgement tools.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Support staff development through training and supervision of junior psychologists.

Skills

Clinical psychology

Risk assessment

Formulation skills

Team collaboration

Education

HCPC registration (Clinical/Counselling/Forensic)

Job description

Cygnet Bury Hudson provides a wide range of secure mental health services for men including individuals with a diagnosis of personality disorder.

The role involves looking for an HCPC Registered Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist or near qualification to work within an established MDT on a secure ward, providing highly specialist psychological assessments and therapy for adult males detained under the Mental Health Act 1983, and formulating cases to guide treatment and risk management.