Principal Forensic Psychologist – Secure Inpatient Care

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

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.