Forensic or Clinical Psychologist

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We are looking for a Forensic or Clinical Psychologist to join our dedicated multidisciplinary team at King's Norton Hospital on a part-time basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a specialist, supportive setting, delivering high-quality, evidence-based psychological care to individuals with complex mental health needs.At King's Norton Hospital, we provide intensive treatment within a safe and compassionate environment for adults aged 18 and over from across the UK who are detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) and present with severe and complex mental health conditions.You will work alongside a highly skilled, collaborative team to deliver a wide range of evidence-based therapeutic interventions. Our focus is on helping patients stabilise, develop insight, build coping strategies, and make meaningful progress in their recovery. We are committed to achieving the shortest clinically appropriate length of stay, supporting patients to transition safely back home or into ongoing community care.We welcome applications from newly qualified or soon-to-be qualified Forensic or Clinical Psychologists, as well as those with more established experience. You will be supported through regular supervision, professional development opportunities, and a strong culture of reflective practice.

The role:

This part-time role is 22.5 hours per week, with exact working days and times to be agreed with the successful candidate. We offer flexibility to help you balance your work and personal commitments.In this role, you will deliver a specialist psychology service, including assessment, formulation, treatment planning, and outcome evaluation. Working closely with our experienced multidisciplinary team (MDT), you will play a key role in managing risk, guiding treatment, and supporting the overall wellbeing and recovery of our patients. Key Responsibilities: Undertake comprehensive clinical psychological assessments using a range of methods (file review, interviews, psychometric and behavioural observation)Complete clinical formulations and structured professional judgement risk assessmentsDeliver and evaluate evidence-based individual and group interventionsContribute to risk assessment, risk management and treatment planning within the MDTAdminister, score and interpret clinical and neuropsychological assessmentsProduce high-quality written reports (e.g. CPA, Tribunal reports) and act as a professional witness when requiredSupport and guide colleagues in delivering psychologically informed interventionsContribute to clinical governance, audit, service development and trainingMaintain HCPC registration, CPD and compliance with regulatory and organisational standardsParticipate in clinical and line management supervision

About you:

You will be a HCPC-registered Psychologist with strong clinical, communication and analytical skills, and a compassionate, resilient approach to working with complex presentations. HCPC registration as a Practitioner PsychologistPre or post qualification experience working in forensic, mental health, rehabilitation or hospital settingsStrong assessment, formulation and intervention skillsAbility to work effectively within a multidisciplinary teamSuccessful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS

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What to look forward to:

25 days plus bank holidaysBirthday offJoin the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities Benefits Hub giving discounts and savings on your weekly shopFree 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer adviceA salary sacrifice Aegon 5% matched pension Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials like going to the dentist or opticiansWe recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programmeEnhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you knowand, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group