Forensic Psychologist
Location: Derbyshire
Salary: upto £57,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Hours: Full-Time | 37.5 hours per week
Flexible working available, including compressed hours (Monday–Thursday)
We are recruiting for an experienced HCPC Registered Forensic Psychologist to join a specialist low secure mental health service supporting adults with complex mental health needs, learning disabilities and autism.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a small and supportive service where you will have the autonomy to shape psychological practice, develop innovative approaches and make a meaningful difference to patient care.
The Role
As the lead Psychologist within the service, you will provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation and interventions for a small patient group. You will deliver mainly individual therapy sessions, alongside group work where appropriate, supporting patients with complex presentations including mental health diagnoses, learning disabilities, autism and sexual harm prevention pathways.
You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team, including Occupational Therapy, Social Work and , contributing to treatment planning, ward rounds, CPA meetings and tribunals. You will also line manage an Assistant Psychologist and provide clinical supervision and support.
About You
You will need:
- HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
- A recognised postgraduate qualification leading to HCPC registration.
- A minimum of 2 years’ post-qualification experience as a qualified Psychologist.
- Experience working within forensic, secure services, prisons or a similar complex mental health environment.
- Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism.
- Knowledge of autism assessment approaches, including ADOS assessment criteria.
- The ability to provide clinical supervision and support a Psychologist completing their Doctorate training.
Why Join?
This is a great opportunity to join a well-supported service with a strong focus on clinical quality and professional development. You will be supported by an experienced Psychology team, with the current Psychologist remaining locally available following their progression into a more senior role.
You will also benefit from:
- A supportive multidisciplinary team environment.
- Opportunities to shape and develop psychological pathways.
- Funding and support for relevant training and professional development.
- Career progression opportunities across other local specialist services.
- Healthcare benefits.
- Free on-site parking.
- Enhanced maternity pay.
- Birthday leave.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Flexible benefits package including gym membership, technology offers and private healthcare.
- Long service awards and refer a friend bonuses.
Working Pattern
- Full-time, 37.5 hours per week.
- Flexible working options available, including compressed hours (Monday–Thursday).
- Part-time hours may be considered.
- Tuesday and Thursday on-site attendance required for key clinical commitments.
If you are an experienced Forensic Psychologist looking for a role where you can influence practice, support others and make a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.
INDDELIVERY
Pay: £50,500.00 per year
Work Location: In person
