Lead Clinical & Forensic Psychologist – CAMHS

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Sheffield is seeking a Principal Clinical/Forensic Psychologist to provide specialist psychological assessments and interventions. The successful candidate will lead on psychological formulation and care planning while supervising junior psychologists. Ideal candidates will have post-graduate qualifications in clinical psychology and experience working with children facing mental health challenges. This is an opportunity to contribute to service development and work within a compassionate, diverse team.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Health and wellbeing programmes

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Post-graduate training in clinical/forensic psychology.
• HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• Experience in services for children with mental health issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychological assessments and interventions.
• Lead on psychological formulation and care planning.
• Supervise and develop junior psychologists.

Skills

Psychological assessment

Communication skills

Multi-agency collaboration

Clinical supervision

Education

Post-graduate training in clinical/forensic psychology

HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist

Post-doctoral training in specialized areas

Job description

A prominent healthcare provider in Sheffield is seeking a Principal Clinical/Forensic Psychologist to provide specialist psychological assessments and interventions. The successful candidate will lead on psychological formulation and care planning while supervising junior psychologists. Ideal candidates will have post-graduate qualifications in clinical psychology and experience working with children facing mental health challenges. This is an opportunity to contribute to service development and work within a compassionate, diverse team.