Lead Clinical & Forensic Psychologist – CAMHS

NHS; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's healthcare trust in the UK seeks a Principal Clinical/Forensic Psychologist to provide specialist support for children and young people. This role involves psychological assessments, multi-agency collaboration, and offering consultation and training. With opportunities for service development, this position supports flexible working arrangements. The ideal candidate will have a doctoral-level psychology qualification and experience in mental health services. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Health and wellbeing programs

Exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• Doctoral level training in clinical/forensic psychology required.
• Further specialist training in specific psychological approaches needed.
• Experience in mental health services for children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychological assessments for children referred to the service.
• Lead psychological formulation and care planning in a multi-agency context.
• Supervise and develop more junior psychologists.

Skills

Psychological assessment

Clinical supervision

Multi-agency collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Post-graduate training in clinical/forensic psychology

HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist

Job description

A leading children's healthcare trust in the UK seeks a Principal Clinical/Forensic Psychologist to provide specialist support for children and young people. This role involves psychological assessments, multi-agency collaboration, and offering consultation and training. With opportunities for service development, this position supports flexible working arrangements. The ideal candidate will have a doctoral-level psychology qualification and experience in mental health services. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.