Senior Forensic Clinical Psychologist

2 weeks ago


Bridgwater, Somerset, United Kingdom Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job Summary


We are seeking a highly skilled Clinical Forensic Psychologist to join our Specialist Community Forensic Team (SCFT) at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.


As a key member of the management team, you will provide clinical leadership and expertise to deliver high-quality, psychologically informed and risk-managed care for patients with complex forensic mental health needs.


Responsibilities include providing psychological assessment, formulation, and intervention to complex clients, as well as contributing to staff development and wellbeing, training, and supervision.


Key qualifications include a doctoral degree in Clinical or Forensic Psychology, registration with the HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist, and significant experience working with people with long-term mental health problems.


The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills, be able to communicate effectively with staff, patients, carers, and relatives, and demonstrate the ability to undertake challenging situations in a calm and professional manner.


Main Responsibilities


On a day-to-day basis, you will provide specialist risk assessments, deliver clinical interventions, and support colleagues with a forensically minded psychological approach to care planning and risk management.


You will contribute to the development of the service and provide supervision for the wider Multidisciplinary Team (MDT).


About Us


Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers a wide range of benefits, including flexible working, the NHS pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance.


We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and are proud of our skilled and inclusive workforce.


Person Specification


Qualifications


Essential



  • Doctoral Clinical or Forensic Psychology or equivalent
  • Registered with HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist
  • Significant experience of working with people with long-term mental health problems
  • Relevant specialist CPD training in psychological therapy with long-term mental health problems

Experience


Essential



  • Clinical work with people with long-term mental health problems
  • Competence in core psychological assessment, formulation, and skills intervention skills
  • Experience of working with people with a diagnosis of personality disorder
  • Experience of teaching and training psychology to staff and other professionals
  • Experience of working in a multi-professional/multi-agency setting

Additional Criteria


Essential



  • Ability to recognise and manage challenging situations in a calm and professional manner
  • Compassionate and exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients, carers, and relatives
  • Ability to undertake appropriate PMVA training at the level required for this role
  • Driving licence and access to a vehicle

How to Apply


Please contact Samuel Mellor for further information.


Equal Opportunities


Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.


Data Protection


We will process your personal data in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018.


Disclaimer


The information contained in this job description is accurate at the time of writing but may be subject to change.



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