Remote Forensic Psychologist (Band 8a/8b) - Part-Time

PsyDin; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time schedule

Job summary

Pulse Healthcare is seeking an experienced Principal or Senior Practitioner Psychologist to provide high-quality clinical support across two adult male secure environments in the North West. The role offers specialist input within established mental health teams, supporting staff and service users with complex needs.

The post requires HCPC registration, leadership and supervision experience, and the ability to deliver trauma-informed care.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as Practitioner Psychologist (Clinical, Counselling or Forensic).
• Experience with adults with complex mental health or behavioural needs.
• Confidence with trauma-related presentations or challenging behaviour.
• Experience supervising junior colleagues or leading clinical teams.
• Forensic or secure-setting experience is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychological assessments, formulations and interventions for adults.
• Support staff in understanding and managing trauma, risk and challenging behaviour.
• Deliver reflective practice groups and staff wellbeing sessions.
• Offer clinical leadership and contribute to service development.
• Supervise and guide junior psychology team members.
• Collaborate with MDT to ensure psychologically informed care across two sites.
• Balance responsibilities across two secure environments while maintaining clinical excellence.

Skills

Clinical psychology

Trauma-informed care

Leadership

Supervision

Forensic/secure setting experience

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Pulse Healthcare is seeking an experienced Principal or Senior Practitioner Psychologist to provide high-quality clinical support across two adult male secure environments in the North West. The role offers specialist input within established mental health teams, supporting staff and service users with complex needs.

The post requires HCPC registration, leadership and supervision experience, and the ability to deliver trauma-informed care.