Psychologist Forensic

Shire Healthcare; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in South Wales is seeking a HCPC registered Psychologist to join their forensic mental health service. The role involves conducting assessments, providing therapeutic interventions, and delivering various therapies in both individual and group settings. This permanent position offers a competitive salary range of £48,500 - £55,500. Candidates with experience in secure services and DBT training will find this opportunity advantageous. Applications for part-time hours may also be considered.

Benefits

Referral bonus

Support from experienced consultant

Qualifications

• HCPC registration required.
• Experience in secure or inpatient services is preferred.
• DBT training advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological and risk assessments.
• Provide person-centred therapeutic interventions.
• Deliver therapies on both a 1:1 and group basis.

Skills

Conduct psychological assessments

Provide therapeutic interventions

Deliver therapies (DBT, CBT, CFT, EMDR)

Work within a multidisciplinary team

Education

HCPC registration (Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychology)

Job description

Overview

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a HCPC registered Psychologist to work within a forensic mental health service in South Wales.

Role snapshot

The candidate appointed will join an MDT, with a team of Psychologists, working across both locked and low secure wards for those who present with severe and persistent mental illness, complex trauma and personality disorder.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological and risk assessments.
• Provide person-centred therapeutic interventions.
• Deliver therapies including DBT, CBT, CFT, EMDR and schema-focused therapy on both a 1:1 and group basis.

Contract and hours

• Contract type: permanent
• Hours: full time; applications for part time may be considered
• Salary: £48,500 - £55,500

Preceptorship

Preceptorship opportunities to band 8a available

Experience required

• HCPC registration (Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychology).
• Previous experience working in secure services or inpatient services.
• DBT training will be advantageous.

Why Shire Healthcare?

As an experienced permanent recruiter to services across the nation, we understand the complex nature of psychological therapies and can offer a bespoke service. We aim to ensure offers reflect your skills and experience.

Support and application

You will be supported by Lena Antoniou, a healthcare recruitment consultant with extensive experience in Psychological Therapies, offering CV writing and interview preparation advice.

How to apply

If you are interested in this role and wish to find out more, please apply today.

Referral bonus

Not for you? Refer candidates who meet the criteria and you will receive a referral bonus.