Senior Forensic Child Psychologist — MBT Research Lead

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Highly Specialist Applied Psychologist for their Forensic Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service to provide complex psychological assessments and therapy. The role requires working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, supervising assistants, and adherence to Good Clinical Practice standards. Candidates must hold Advanced qualifications in Psychology and HCPC registration, alongside relevant experience with children and adolescents. Offering competitive salary and engagement with an innovative service delivering integrated care.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Postgraduate or Doctorate qualification in Psychology is required.
• Current HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist is necessary.
• Experience in complex psychological assessments required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Mentalization-Based Therapy in accordance with research protocols.
• Provide specialist psychological assessments and consultations.
• Be part of a multi-disciplinary team supporting complex cases.

Skills

Psychological assessment

Therapeutic interventions

Communication skills

Clinical supervision

Forensic risk assessment

Education

Postgraduate/Doctorate in Psychology

HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist

Job description

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Highly Specialist Applied Psychologist for their Forensic Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service to provide complex psychological assessments and therapy. The role requires working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, supervising assistants, and adherence to Good Clinical Practice standards. Candidates must hold Advanced qualifications in Psychology and HCPC registration, alongside relevant experience with children and adolescents. Offering competitive salary and engagement with an innovative service delivering integrated care.