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Senior Forensic Psychologist

2 months ago


Cannock, Staffordshire, United Kingdom Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and enthusiastic Practitioner Psychologist to work in a senior role within our community forensic service, the Forensic Intensive Recovery and Support Team (FIRST).

This is an exciting opportunity to join Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust as a Principal Applied Psychologist and contribute to the development and delivery of a high-quality, psychologically-informed service and pathway.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide a highly specialist psychology service to service users supported by FIRST and ensure the community forensic service overall is of the highest quality.
  • Provide highly specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals to ensure effective decisions are made about interventions, risk management plans and future care pathways for service users in forensic inpatient services, including out of area placements, and in the community with FIRST.
  • Supervise and support the psychological assessment, formulation and treatment provided by other staff who provide psychologically informed care to service users.
  • Plan and deliver a range of training for MPFT staff and staff of partner organisations.
  • Undertake and disseminate audit, service evaluation and research.
About Us

By joining Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, you will be part of a diverse and inclusive organisation that values its employees and offers a range of benefits, including:

  • Support for your career development and progression
  • Excellent NHS Pension scheme
  • Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
  • Options for flexible working
  • Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave
  • Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
Requirements

To be considered for this role, you will need:

  • Post-graduate doctoral level training in applied psychology (or its equivalent), as accredited by the BPS
  • Currently registered with HCPC and eligible for chartered status with the British Psychological Society
  • Substantial experience of working as a qualified psychologist with people with severe and enduring mental health problems who present a serious risk of harm to others
Person Specification

We are looking for a Practitioner Psychologist who is passionate about making a difference to the lives of people who have experienced forensic inpatient services and is committed to the development and delivery of a high-quality, psychologically-informed service and pathway.