HCPC Registered Senior Practitioner Psychologist

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Senior Clinical, Forensic or Counselling Psychologist to join their dynamic team. This role involves delivering specialist psychological services within the community forensic sector, providing consultation and support to staff, and offering therapeutic interventions to service users with complex needs. The successful candidate will be dedicated to enhancing psychological well-being and will have the opportunity for significant career development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Ongoing training and support

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering psychological services to individuals with complex mental health issues.
• Ability to communicate complex information effectively to diverse audiences.
• Experience with consultation and clinical supervision.

Responsibilities

• Deliver highly specialist psychological services to service users.
• Provide expert advice and consultation on risk management.
• Offer specialized psychological assessment and therapy.

Skills

Psychological assessment

Group therapy

Crisis management

Consultation skills

Communication

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Tools

Psychological testing tools

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Clinical, Forensic or Counselling Psychologist to join our Principal and Consultant Psychologists in the Forensic Psychological Service. This role will expand psychological provision within FIRST, supporting people discharged from forensic inpatient services. We want someone passionate about improving lives and committed to delivering a high-quality, psychologically informed service and discharge pathway.

FIRST works closely with other forensic services in the West Midlands as part of the REACH OUT provider collaborative. MPFT's FIRST supports men and women from the northern West Midlands through safe, effective transitions to the community and preventing re‑admissions to secure care. The post holder will be part of a multi‑disciplinary team supporting these transitions.

The Senior Practitioner Psychologist will provide and develop evidence‑based psychological services for people with complex mental health and offending behaviour, working collaboratively with families/carers. Responsibilities include consultation, clinical supervision, and supporting staff to enhance psychological well‑being. Participation in an out‑of‑hours on‑call rota for crisis response may be required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver highly specialist psychological services to service users supported by FIRST, ensuring a high‑quality community forensic service.
• Provide expert advice, guidance and consultation to professionals on interventions, risk management and care pathways for service users in forensic inpatient and community settings.
• Communicate complex information confidently and effectively.
• Offer specialist psychological assessment, individual and group therapy for complex presentations.
• Supervise and support psychologically informed care delivered by other staff.
• Plan and deliver training for MPFT and partner organisation staff.
• Undertake and share audit, service evaluation and research.
• Demonstrate high‑level communication skills and the ability to work independently.
• Work across forensic inpatient wards, community services, residential placements and custodial settings, attending in person for assessments, treatment or meetings within the northern West Midlands and nationally.

About the NHS Trust

Come and work with us at our award‑winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities. We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke‑on‑Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug or alcohol problems.

Career Development

We offer great career development for both clinical and non‑clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.