Forensic Senior Practitioner Psychologist – Community Care

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Stafford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Stafford is seeking an experienced HCPC Registered Senior Practitioner Psychologist to join their Forensic Intensive Recovery Support Team. The role includes delivering evidence-based psychological services, supervising staff, and providing consultations within multi-disciplinary teams. Candidates should have post-graduate qualifications, be HCPC registered, and experienced in mental health risk assessment. This position plays a vital part in supporting individuals discharged from forensic services within the community.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Training and support

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with severe mental health problems presenting serious risk.
• Training for clinical supervision post-qualification.
• Experience in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist psychological services to service users supported by FIRST.
• Provide consultations to professionals regarding risk management.
• Conduct assessments and planned interventions.

Skills

Expert psychological assessment

Team collaboration

Crisis response

Communication skills

Education

Post-graduate doctoral level training in Clinical, Forensic or Counselling psychology

Currently registered with HCPC

Job description

A healthcare organization in Stafford is seeking an experienced HCPC Registered Senior Practitioner Psychologist to join their Forensic Intensive Recovery Support Team. The role includes delivering evidence-based psychological services, supervising staff, and providing consultations within multi-disciplinary teams. Candidates should have post-graduate qualifications, be HCPC registered, and experienced in mental health risk assessment. This position plays a vital part in supporting individuals discharged from forensic services within the community.