Principle Clinical Psychologist

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust seeks an experienced Practitioner Psychologist (Forensic or Clinical) to provide high‑level psychological expertise across two specialist forensic services in Doncaster and North Lincolnshire. The post involves leading complex cases, supervising colleagues and contributing to service development within FOLS and SCFT.

The role requires highly specialist assessment, formulation, intervention and risk management for individuals with learning

Qualifications

• Be a Practitioner Psychologist registered or eligible for registration.
• Experience with learning disabilities and/or autism.
• Experience with trauma, offending behaviour, or forensic risk.
• Ability to lead and supervise teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly specialist psychological assessment, formulation, intervention and risk management.
• Offer expert consultation to multidisciplinary teams.
• Lead on complex forensic and clinical cases across two services.
• Supervise psychology colleagues and trainees.
• Contribute to service development, research, audit and teaching.

Skills

Psychological assessment

Forensic/clinical expertise

Leadership

Supervision of trainees

Risk assessment & management

Education

Practitioner Psychologist (Forensic or Clinical)

Job description

To provide clinical leadership within the Forensic Outreach Liaison Service (FOLS) in accordance with agreed service and directorate objectives and operating procedures. The post holder will provide highly specialist psychological assessment, formulation, intervention, consultation and risk management for individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism who present with complex trauma, offending behaviour and forensic risk. The post holder will also contribute to service development, research, audit, supervision, teaching and professional leadership within the service. 30 Hours - Forensic Outreach Liaison Service (FOLS), Doncaster 7.5 Hours - Specialist Community Forensic Team (SCFT), North Lincolnshire A Unique Opportunity Across Two Specialist Forensic ServicesRotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced and motivated Practitioner Psychologist (Forensic or Clinical) to provide leadership and specialist psychological expertise across two established forensic services. Within FOLS, you will support people with learning disabilities and/or autism who present with complex trauma, offending behaviours and forensic risks. Within SCFT, you will work with individuals affected by mental illness and/or personality disorder who have offended, or who present a risk of offending and causing harm to themselves or others. This is an exciting opportunity to influence clinical practice, support multidisciplinary teams and help shape the future of specialist forensic services across Doncaster and North Lincolnshire. The Role You will:

• Provide highly specialist psychological assessment, formulation, intervention and risk management.
• Offer expert consultation and advice to multidisciplinary teams and partner agencies.
• Lead on complex forensic and clinical cases across both services.
• Supervise and support psychology colleagues, trainees and wider team members.
• Contribute to service development, research, audit and innovation.
• Help develop psychologically informed approaches that improve outcomes and reduce risk.Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services. We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below: https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028