Lead Forensic Psychologist

Elysium Healthcare Limited; Hookwood; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Farmfield Hospital in Hookwood, England, seeks a Principal Psychologist to lead psychology services within a secure inpatient forensic mental health setting for adult men. You will shape clinical governance, oversee assessments, and guide treatment planning in collaboration with the MDT.

You will recruit and supervise psychology staff, develop training programs, and drive service development to improve recovery and rehabilitation outcomes. This is a senior role within Elysium Healthcare.

Qualifications

• Lead the psychology department in a forensic secure setting.
• Develop and evaluate treatment plans with psychology staff.
• Ensure professional standards and governance across the service.

Responsibilities

• Lead psychology department and shape service delivery.
• Conduct psychological assessments and plan interventions.
• Develop and deliver staff training and supervision.
• Oversee recruitment and supervision of psychology staff.

Skills

Clinical psychology

Leadership

Service development

Forensic mental health

Supervision

MDT collaboration

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Job description

Are you an experienced and compassionate Psychologist looking for an opportunity to combine clinical excellence with leadership and service development? Join Farmfield Hospital as the Principal Psychologist to play a key role in shaping and delivering high-quality psychological services within a specialist multidisciplinary environment. Farmfield Hospital is a secure inpatient forensic mental health service providing medium and low secure care for adult men with complex mental health needs, offering a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact on recovery and rehabilitation. You will be leading the psychology department and working alongside members of the Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT), to offer patient-centred care, implementing daily, meaningful activities which can support recovery. This entails competently assessing unwell service users, including completing assessments, planning and implementing person-centred interventions and the ongoing evaluation of their care and
treatment. You will be required to oversee the provision of the psychol, The Lead Forensic Psychologist at Farmfield Hospital plays a pivotal role in providing psychological services within a secure inpatient forensic mental health service for adult men. Responsible for leading the psychology department, this role includes shaping and delivering psychological services with a focus on recovery and rehabilitation. The position encompasses conducting psychological assessments, leading the development of treatment plans, and implementing a variety of psychological interventions. Leading group programs and ensuring high standards of professional practice are key responsibilities. The role also includes overseeing the recruitment and supervision of psychology staff, as well as delivering training programs to staff teams, supporting their development in this specialist area.
Elysium Healthcare is a major provider with over 8,000 employees, delivering care through more than 80 services across England and Wales. Elysium's comprehensive care network covers a wide range of specialized areas, including Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities, and Autism services, among others. As part of Ramsay Health Care, Elysium Healthcare operates within a global framework extending across 10 countries. This affiliation allows for a unique approach to service delivery and numerous opportunities for career growth within an extensive and diverse health care system. Elysium Healthcare emphasizes inclusive recruitment, staff development, and the delivery of care that meets the highest professional standards.