Principal Clinical or Forensic Psychologist | Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust; Marston Green; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional mental health service provider in Marston Green is seeking an experienced psychologist to lead specialist psychological services for adults with learning disabilities and autism. The role involves clinical leadership, supervision of junior staff, and ensuring high standards of care. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and experience, along with a commitment to supporting individuals' recovery and wellbeing.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Excellent learning and development opportunities

Salary sacrifice schemes for various benefits

Discounts for retail and services

Wellbeing support services

Staff networks and support groups

Qualifications

• Qualified Clinical Psychologist with relevant experience.
• Proven ability in forensic risk assessment and management.
• Strong communication skills with a range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Forensic Assessment Consultation Training and Treatment Service.
• Deliver high-quality psychological assessments and interventions.
• Supervise junior psychologists and support professional development.

Skills

Experience in community and forensic work

Psychological assessment and treatment

Leadership and clinical governance

Supervision of junior staff

Research skills for audit and development

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Registered with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced psychologist with a background in community and forensic work with adults with learning disabilities and/or autistic adults. Our service (FACTT) covers the area of Coventry and Warwickshire (which includes Rugby, Nuneaton, Coventry and Leamington) and is based at Brooklands Hospital in Marston Green, Birmingham.

Applications are welcome from staff who are currently working at Band 8a level or above.

This post is available as a 2 year fixed-term contract or secondment opportunity for internal applicants.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in leading specialist psychological services, providing clinical and professional leadership, and supporting recovery‑focused outcomes for individuals across secure and community services.

This position will involve taking a lead role in the Forensic Assessment Consultation Training and Treatment (FACTT) Service for people with learning disability and/or autism, as directed by the lead psychologist.

Service Functions

• In‑reach support to inpatient services to support safe and timely discharges
• Forensic risk assessment and management of risk in the community to ensure public safety and safety of the individual
• Delivery of offence specific therapeutic interventions
• Expert advice and training to other agencies, including health services, probation, police, prison service and Prevent.
• Consultancy and support

The Principal Clinical or Forensic Psychologist will hold responsibility for the supervision and governance of the service and support psychological practice within the team through consultation, supervision, formulation and training. They will be expected to utilise research skills for audit, service development and research within the area served by the team/service.

At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us
• Excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more
• Discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes
• Wellbeing support, including an in‑house counselling service, external helpline and more
• Staff networks and support group

We’re always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.

Key Priorities

• Planning, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating highly specialist psychological services for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism who have forensic needs, including those in inpatient services.
• Ensuring the systematic provision of high‑quality psychological assessment and treatment for highly complex cases requiring detailed analysis, formulation, and intervention.
• Providing highly specialist training and consultation to staff from a range of statutory agencies and independent providers to support service users to remain in the community.
• Supervising and supporting the psychological assessment and therapy provided by junior psychologists, assistant and trainee psychologists, and other clinical staff delivering psychologically‑based care.
• Adhering to the lone worker policy and ensuring safe practice in line with professional guidelines.
• Being responsible for the governance of psychological practice within the service.
• Working autonomously within professional guidelines while providing clinical and professional leadership to psychologists, psychological therapists, and other relevant clinical staff.
• Planning, organising, and contributing to the development, evaluation, and monitoring of the team’s operational policies and services, including research, service evaluation, and audit, and advising management on psychological and organisational matters.

This advert closes on Tuesday 9 Dec 2025.