Senior Clinical/Forensic Psychologist

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 614,000 - 636,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave incl. bank hols +

Birthday off

Free meals on duty

Parking

Wellbeing support

Career development & training

Enhanced Maternity Package

Job summary

A Senior Clinical/Forensic Psychologist role is available at a leading mental health hospital in Thatcham. You will join a dedicated team delivering high-quality psychological care within medium and low secure settings.

The role requires HCPC registration, BPS accreditation and Chartered membership of the BPS. You will manage a complex caseload, participate in MDTs and provide both individual and group interventions with ongoing supervision and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is required.
• BPS accreditation is required.
• Chartered member of the BPS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Autonomous in managing your own caseload with complex service-users.
• Attend MDTs, CPA referrals and hospital-wide meetings.
• Be an integral part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team on Male LD MSU.
• Perform clinical assessments to determine needs and develop treatment plans.
• Deliver both individual and group work to patients.
• Maintain monthly clinical supervision and regular line-management supervision.

Education

HCPC registered

BPS accredited

Chartered Member of the BPS

Job description

An fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Senior Clinical/Forensic Psychologist to work in an exceptional mental health hospital based in the Thatcham, Berkshire area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

The combination of medium secure and low secure units and rehabilitation flats at the hospital provides a seamless internal care pathway supporting and empowering patients in their recovery and rehabilitation

To be considered for this position you must be registered with the HCPC, BPS accredited and a Chartered Member of the BPS

As the Psychologist your key responsibilities include:

• Autonomous in managing your own caseload, which will involve working with complex service-users
• Attending regular clinical and service development meetings, such as MDT’s, CPA’s, referrals, and other hospital-wide meetings
• An integral part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team on Male LD MSU
• Providing both long & short-term work, which includes being able to undertake clinical assessments to determine clinical needs & treatment plans
• Providing both individual and group work to the patients
• Maintaining monthly clinical supervision as well as regular line-management supervision

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Evidence of engagement in mental health networks
• Post-doctoral level knowledge and application of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis
• Experience in using psychological models and theories to address a range of risk and behavioural issues

The successful Psychologist will receive an excellent salary of £55,000 - £57,000 pro rata - Pay frequency is monthly. This exciting position is a permanent part time role working through days. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) – plus your birthday off!
• Free meals on duty and parking
• Wellbeing support and activities
• Career development and training
• Enhanced Maternity Package

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