Community Forensic Specialist Psychologist

3 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom North West Boroughs Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time
Role Overview

The Specialist Community Forensic Team (SCFT) is a newly commissioned service providing preventative, reactive, and evidence-based interventions for patients with learning disabilities and autism who require forensic support.

This role offers an opportunity to work as a Consultant Psychiatrist, leading a multidisciplinary team in delivering high-quality care to individuals with complex needs.

Main Responsibilities
  • Fulfilling the Community Responsible Clinician responsibility for patients accepted into the service will be a major component of this post.
  • Providing outpatient or community clinics and home visits while participating in regular MDT meetings, CPA reviews, MAPPA, safeguarding, risk reviews, and providing clinical leadership and Responsible Clinician role.
  • Liaising with forensic support services, attending professional meetings, and contributing to the delivery of clinical care to forensic learning disability and autistic spectrum disorder patients.
About Us

Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving over 1 million people. We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health, including specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction, and brain injury services.

We strive for 'perfect care' – care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable, and efficient.

Working Environment

The SCFT provides preventative, proactive, and evidence-based interventions through a combination of specialist risk assessments and management, face-to-face therapeutic interventions, and support. It aims to support around 90 individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism who have offended or are at risk of offending.

Your Requirements
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience of assessing and treating individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism.
  • Treating individuals with forensic needs using bio-psycho-social perspectives and medical expertise.
  • Excellent clinical skills and ability to lead a multidisciplinary team.
Salaries and Benefits

This role comes with an attractive salary ranging from £105,504 to £139,882 per annum, plus 10% R&R (non-contractual). Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust celebrates diversity and promotes equal opportunities, ensuring a welcoming environment for all employees.


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