Senior Clinical/Forensic Psychologist and Clinical Lead

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT); Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national health service trust is seeking a Senior Clinical/Forensic Psychologist to lead and manage a Psychologically Informed Planned Environment for individuals with complex needs. Responsibilities include overseeing service delivery, facilitating therapeutic work, and providing clinical supervision. Candidates should have experience with complex personality needs and group dynamics. This role is located in Peterborough and contributes significantly to rehabilitation efforts.

Qualifications

• Dynamic and experienced Clinical or Forensic Psychologist.
• Experience in working with complex personality needs.
• Ability to facilitate therapeutic group work.

Responsibilities

• Oversee PIPE service delivery and ensure integrity of the PIPE model.
• Facilitate therapeutic group work and manage group dynamics.
• Provide clinical supervision and develop staff capability.

Job description

Senior Clinical/Forensic Psychologist and Clinical Lead

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Clinical or Forensic Psychologist to lead and clinically manage a Psychologically Informed Planned Environment (PIPE) within the Offender Personality Disorder (OPD) Pathway. As the Clinical Lead, you will shape a safe, enabling, and psychologically centred environment for individuals with complex personality needs who have recently been released from prison. The service is based within a Probation Approved Premises in Peterborough, supporting rehabilitation and reducing reoffending.

Responsibilites

• Oversee PIPE service delivery and ensure integrity of the PIPE model.
• Facilitate therapeutic group work and manage group dynamics.
• Contribute to national service development and share best practice.
• Provide clinical supervision and develop staff capability.
• Work closely with key stakeholders, including HMPPS, the NHS and the wider OPD network.
• Maintain a healthy psychosocial environment and uphold the theoretical principles of the PIPE model.
• Ensure compliance with policy and delivery arrangements, including the Enabling Environment Award standards.
• Participate in individual and group (peer) supervision and attend the Clinical Leads Business Meeting.

Contact Details

Name: Aleksandra Kralj
Title: Principal Psychologist for OPD
Email: [e-mail]

For further information, visit the CPFT website at www.cpft.nhs.uk.

Equal Opportunities

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under‑represented groups including people with long‑term conditions and members of our ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities.

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