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Are you an experienced psychiatrist ready to lead forensic mental health services? If so join Aberbeeg Hospital as a Forensic Consultant Psychiatrist to provide strategic leadership, expert clinical oversight and recovery-focused care for people within the criminal justice system. Acting as Responsible Clinician under the Mental Health Act, you will ensure the highest standards of psychiatric care across medium and low secure services. In this role, you will lead the clinical management of a defined caseload, overseeing psychiatric assessments, formulations, and treatment planning. You will provide specialist advice to courts, probation, prison services and MAPPA, and prepare reports for Mental Health Review Tribunals, hospital managers' hearings, and the Ministry of Justice. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams-including forensic social workers, psychologists, and occupational therapists-you will ensure coordinated care and effective implementation of the Care Programme Approach. Beyond clinical leadership, you will play a key role in service development, shaping strategy, and contributing to pathway reconfiguration to meet evolving needs. You will actively participate in clinical governance, audits, and risk management processes, supporting quality improvement and compliance with CQC/HIW standards. Your responsibilities will also include teaching and supervision of trainee psychiatrists and junior medical staff, as well as leading research and quality-improvement projects to inform best practice. As a Forensic Consultant Psychiatrist, you will: <ul> <li> Have a role within senior management within the respective hospital of clinical work. </li> <li> Manage and performance manage doctors as necessary. </li> <li> Have responsibility for safe and adequate medical cover. </li> <li> Facilitate and support the Clinical Quality Assurance programme, ensuring consistency within the units. </li> <li> Take a lead role in developing Clinical Governance in conjunction with the Clinical Governance team. </li> <li> Ensure high quality, appropriate information and paperwork is received by stakeholders. </li> <li> Ensure professional policy and practice and their application is of a good standard across the service. </li> <li> Ensure professional compliance with the relevant professional bodies. </li> <li> Participate in channels of communication throughout the hospital through which clinicians contribute information. </li> <li> Participate in continued professional development as laid out by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. </li> <li> Provide clinical assistance and support where required to the development of strategies for clinical audit or Quality Improvement and medical education within the hospitals/ region. </li> <li> Promoting awareness and understanding of quality improvement and sharing learning and successes from quality improvement work. </li> <li> Ensure positive relationships are maintained with all our stakeholders. </li> <li> Ensure the hospitals and medical team are represented at local, national and Elysium healthcare Professional Development forums. </li> <li> Ensure adequate and safe delivery of medical input across site. </li> </ul> To be successful in this role, you will have: <ul> <ul> <li> MBChB/MBBS (or equivalent); Full GMC registration; CCT or CESR in Psychiatry; MRCPsych; Approved Clinician (s.12 MHA) </li> <li> Higher research degree (MD/PhD) or MSc. </li> <li> ≥5 years' postgraduate psychiatric experience, including ≥2 years in forensic settings </li> <li> Prior Responsible Clinician role; experience in secure inpatient and community forensic services </li> <li> Strong risk assessment, formulation and management skills; knowledge of MHA/MCA; report-writing for tribunals and courts </li> <li> Interest in Clinical Neuropsychiatry with clinical and academic experience. </li> <li> Proven ability to lead MDTs; service planning; participation in audit and governance processes </li> <li> Prior management role at consultant level in a forensic service </li> <li> Experience teaching trainees and healthcare professionals; involvement in audit and QI projects </li> <li> Peer-reviewed publications; experience securing research funding </li> <li> Excellent communication and negotiation skills; commitment to equality, diversity &amp; inclusion; resilience and adaptability. </li> </ul> </ul> What You'll Get At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future: <ul> <li> Competitive annual salary </li> <li> £5000 car allowance </li> <li> 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off! </li> <li> A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contribution </li> <li> Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals </li> <li> Voluntary benefits </li> <li> Medical indemnity cover </li> <li> Access to our Rewards &amp; Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub! </li> <li> Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance </li> <li> Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts </li> <li> Life Assurance, for added peace of mind </li> <li> Stream - instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support. </li> <li> 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be </li> <li> Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time </li> <li> Free Meals and onsite parking </li> </ul> About your next employer: Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities &amp; Autism, Children &amp; Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

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Helping others improve and turn their lives around - there's no better feeling. It's what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it. Are you an outstanding Qualified Psychologist with a passion for delivering high quality care? We need a Clinical or Forensic Psychologist who's passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs. You will be joining our team on a part time, 16hrs per week basis working across 2 days. Maximising positive outcomes &amp; recovery for our patients - it's a challenging, satisfying vocation. At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development. You'll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts - as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits - to support you to be happy both in and out of work. So if you care about making a difference - every day - we want to hear from you. Cygnet Hospital Woking: Cygnet Hospital Woking offers a range of mental health services for men and women. Cygnet Lodge Woking, our sister hospital close by, provides a high dependency inpatient rehabilitation service for men and extends our care pathway. Job Summary To support and enhance the professional psychological care of clients within this service; providing psychological assessment and interventions under the supervision of a qualified psychologist, working independently according to a plan agreed your supervisor. To conduct audits, collection of statistics, and development of audit and research projects, teaching and project work. Your Day-to-Day... <ul> <li>You'll be working 16 hours a week </li> <li>Work as a team Psychologist within a multidisciplinary team (MDT)</li> <li>Carry out psychological assessments &amp; provide therapy to individuals &amp; groups</li> <li>Collaboratively develop care plans with the MDT</li> <li>Provide training &amp; supervision to colleagues, &amp; consultation to teams </li> <li>Evaluate the service, contribute to its development &amp; carry out clinical research</li> <li>Disseminate outcomes via conference presentations and publications.</li> </ul> We are looking for someone who is... <ul> <li>A HCPC registered Clinical or Forensic Psychologist with experience in a clinical forensic or mental health setting</li> <li>Newly qualified and applicants due to qualify within 6 months are welcome to apply</li> <li>Preferably trained in complex therapies such as Schema focused, Cognitive Analytical and DBT </li> <li>Passionate about working with people with a range of complex mental health needs</li> <li>Capable of treating difficulties such as self-harm, physical &amp; verbal aggression, history of sexual offending and drug &amp; alcohol problems.</li> </ul> Why Cygnet? We'll offer you... <ul> <li>Salary: £24,800pa (FTE £62,000)</li> <li>Strong career progression opportunities into management roles </li> <li>Monthly reflective practice, &amp; support with CPD opportunities</li> <li>Expert clinical supervision &amp; peer support</li> <li>Employee referral scheme</li> <li>Pension scheme</li> <li>"Cycle to work" scheme &amp; employee discount saving.</li> </ul> Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Ready to make a positive change? Please click on the 'apply now' link below. Join us! In this role you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users &amp; their families. What next? If you care about making a difference - we want to talk to you. Click the button to apply What next? If you care about making a difference - we want to talk to you. Click the button to apply

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Job overview Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust Forensic services specialise in the assessment and treatment of mentally disordered offenders, serving the county of Kent and a population of approximately 1.5 million. This includes the Trevor Gibbens Unit, a 65-bedded Medium Secure in-patient service for mentally disordered offenders, low secure services, Forensic Outreach and Liaison Services (FOLS) for offenders with mental health difficulties, learning disabilities and autism. You will become a member of the established team which provides psychology services in the medium secure and stepdown inpatient units arranged across 5 wards in Maidstone. As a Psychologist in training, you will have regular performance review meetings and be expected to have achieved your Qualification within 2 years of commencement in your role. The ideal candidate will already be working towards becoming a chartered Forensic, Counselling or Clinical Psychologist and be at least on year into studying for this Doctorate Qualification. You will also need to have experience of working with mentally disordered offenders and experience of undertaking research and collation and evaluation of data. The role will be demanding and varied, including clinical research, evaluation and audit, psychometric assessment, low-key psychological intervention, and risk assessment duties. Supervision and training will be provided. There are two roles available (1 x 37.5 hours, 1x 30 hours per week). Main duties of the job<ul> <li>To provide clinical, research and administrative support to the psychological therapies staff in medium secure services, under their direct guidance and supervision, in order to assist in providing and monitoring the service provision within the Directorate.</li> <li>Administer and score appropriate formal psychometric assessment instruments and other forms of assessment and compile reports and care plans as appropriate.</li> <li>Facilitate individual and group based offence based intervention and structured groups such as emotion regulation, recovery, substance misuse, and other similar groups as relevant to the needs of the patient population, under direct supervision of a qualified psychologist. In addition, to collect and formulate information from the protocols for use in future treatment planning.</li> <li>Involvement in audit and research as required, and activities designed to improve quality within the service. Assist in co-ordinating work experience / shadowing opportunities for external psychology graduates</li> </ul> The service has an excellent multidisciplinary ethos, enjoying good working relationships as demonstrated by the high level of morale among staff. You will also be joining a Trust-wide psychology service that offers a diverse range of specialisms and psychological approaches. CPD and supervision are supported and valued in the Trust. Working for our organisation We are the Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway. Our teams support adults with a wide range of mental health needs. Because we cover the whole county and both hospital and community settings, we can make care more joined up and easier to access for the 1.8 million people of Kent and Medway. Rated 'Good' by the CQC, we care for over 2,000 people in our hospitals and 54,000 in the community each year. You will be based at the Trevor Gibbens Unit, although you may be required to provide psychology input to other forensic services within the directorate. The services provide treatment and care for men and women who have offending behaviour histories and mental health needs. The team includes clinical, counselling and forensic psychologists, as well as assistants and trainees. There are close working links within the low secure services in Dartford. The service also works closely with local Probation, Social Services, the Courts and local NHS services. Our vision is simple: We are here to help communities not just live with mental illness, but live well. It's why we're passionate about working with communities to make mental health care better for everyone. And everything we do is guided by our values caring, inclusive, curious and confident. Join us - if you share our passion for better mental health care and want to be part of a team that's doing well together. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description for the full details on the responsibilities and person specification. Person specification Training, Qualifications and Registration Essential criteria<ul><li>Minimum of Upper Second-Class degree in Psychology. Expertise within the specialism, experience of working in forensic mental heal settings.</li> <li>At least 1 years' experience of working towards obtaining chartership as a Forensic /Counselling / Clinical Psychologist.</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>MSc in applied psychology desirable.</li> </ul>Experience Essential criteria<ul><li>Experience in working with people with offending behaviour histories.</li> <li>Experience of working within community mental health teams, and / or the Criminal Justice System</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Experience of working with people with learning disability and/or mental health problems</li> </ul>Knowledge and Skills Essential criteria<ul><li>Ability to communicate highly complex and sensitive clinical information</li> <li>Experience of using structured assessments and developing formulations</li> <li>Ability to plan an organise workload effectively</li> <li>Experience of undertaking research and audit activities</li> <li>Ability to cope with sensitive disclosures from patients / family members, i.e. sexual abuse victimisation and other highly distressing information, and manage potential challenging behaviour</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Some knowledge of literature relating to mental health / learning disability/autism and behavioural or cognitive approaches</li> </ul>Important Information: In cases where we receive a high volume of applications for a post, it may be necessary to bring the closing date forward. Please submit your completed application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Due to the high volume of applications received, it is not possible to respond individually to your application. Should you not hear from us within six weeks of the vacancy closing, please assume that your application has not been successful. Probation Period. New employees external to the trust are subject to a six-month probationary period. To deliver an effective service it is essential in some of our roles that you are able to travel between work bases in a timely manner. Production of false or forged documents/qualifications in order to obtain employment is a criminal offence and will be reported to the Police. Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Certain roles are subject to criminal record checks called Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. Therefore, you will be required to submit a completed Disclosure form to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Kent and Medway Mental

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Are you an experienced psychiatrist ready to lead forensic mental health services? If so, join St Mary's Hospital as a Forensic Consultant Psychiatrist to provide strategic leadership, expert clinical oversight and recovery-focused care for people within the criminal justice system. Acting as Responsible Clinician under the Mental Health Act, you will ensure the highest standards of psychiatric care across medium and low secure services. In this role, you will lead the clinical management of a defined caseload, overseeing psychiatric assessments, formulations, and treatment planning. You will provide specialist advice to courts, probation, prison services and MAPPA, and prepare reports for Mental Health Review Tribunals, hospital managers' hearings, and the Ministry of Justice. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams-including forensic social workers, psychologists, and occupational therapists-you will ensure coordinated care and effective implementation of the Care Programme Approach. Beyond clinical leadership, you will play a key role in service development, shaping strategy, and contributing to pathway reconfiguration to meet evolving needs. You will actively participate in clinical governance, audits, and risk management processes, supporting quality improvement and compliance with CQC/HIW standards. Your responsibilities will also include teaching and supervision of trainee psychiatrists and junior medical staff, as well as leading research and quality-improvement projects to inform best practice. As a Forensic Consultant Psychiatrist, you will: <ul> <li> Have a role within senior management within the respective hospital of clinical work. </li> <li> Manage and performance manage doctors as necessary. </li> <li> Have responsibility for safe and adequate medical cover. </li> <li> Facilitate and support the Clinical Quality Assurance programme, ensuring consistency within the units. </li> <li> Take a lead role in developing Clinical Governance in conjunction with the Clinical Governance team. </li> <li> Ensure high quality, appropriate information and paperwork is received by stakeholders. </li> <li> Ensure professional policy and practice and their application is of a good standard across the service. </li> <li> Ensure professional compliance with the relevant professional bodies. </li> <li> Participate in channels of communication throughout the hospital through which clinicians contribute information. </li> <li> Participate in continued professional development as laid out by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. </li> <li> Provide clinical assistance and support where required to the development of strategies for clinical audit or Quality Improvement and medical education within the hospitals/ region. </li> <li> Promoting awareness and understanding of quality improvement and sharing learning and successes from quality improvement work. </li> <li> Ensure positive relationships are maintained with all our stakeholders. </li> <li> Ensure the hospitals and medical team are represented at local, national and Elysium healthcare Professional Development forums. </li> <li> Ensure adequate and safe delivery of medical input across site. </li> </ul>To be successful in this role, you will have:<ul> <li> MBChB/MBBS (or equivalent); Full GMC registration; CCT or CESR in General Adult or Forensic Psychiatry; MRCPsych; Approved Clinician (s.12 MHA) </li> <li> Higher research degree (MD/PhD) or MSc. </li> <li> ≥5 years' postgraduate psychiatric experience, including ≥2 years in forensic settings </li> <li> Prior Responsible Clinician role; experience in secure inpatient and community forensic services </li> <li> Strong risk assessment, formulation and management skills; knowledge of MHA/MCA; report-writing for tribunals and courts </li> <li> Interest in Clinical Neuropsychiatry with clinical and academic experience. </li> <li> Proven ability to lead MDTs; service planning; participation in audit and governance processes </li> <li> Prior management role at consultant level in a forensic service </li> <li> Experience teaching trainees and healthcare professionals; involvement in audit and QI projects </li> <li> Peer-reviewed publications; experience securing research funding </li> <li> Excellent communication and negotiation skills; commitment to equality, diversity &amp; inclusion; resilience and adaptability. </li> </ul> What You'll Get At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future: <ul> <li> Competitive annual salary </li> <li> £5000 car allowance </li> <li> £10,000 signing on fee </li> <li> 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off! </li> <li> A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contribution </li> <li> Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals </li> <li> Voluntary benefits </li> <li> Medical indemnity cover </li> <li> Access to our Rewards &amp; Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub! </li> <li> Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance </li> <li> Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts </li> <li> Life Assurance, for added peace of mind </li> <li> Stream - instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support. </li> <li> 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be </li> <li> Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time </li> <li> Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking </li> </ul> About your next employer: Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities &amp; Autism, Children &amp; Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

Do you want to work for an established service where your knowledge and skills will be valued and developed? Do you value being part of an established, friendly, and successful medical department with a track record of success and a high level of expertise? Are you a Consultant Psychiatrist on the specialist register for forensic or general adult psychiatry, who is passionate about improving the lives of women with complex mental health needs? If so, join the team at Arbury Court hospital. Working 37.5 hours a week, you will provide care and treatment for adult women with a wide range of mental health issues, responsible for delivering care programmes, managing physical and mental health concerns and providing individualised approaches to the care and treatment of people admitted to the hospital. Arbury Court are seeking a Full Time Consultant Psychiatrist, preferably on the Specialist Register for Forensic to run a medium or low secure ward depending on preference. Arbury Court is situated outside Warrington, just off the M62 and close to Liverpool, Manchester, and Chester. There are excellent transport links, making the hospital highly commutable from across the North West. When you work for Elysium Healthcare, you will have instant access to a large and supportive peer group of like-minded professionals to support you. This role includes second on-call duties (currently 1 in 17 for full time consultants) and some wards have middle-grade support. There are also opportunities for voluntary paid extra first on call locum shifts, and time back in lieu for on-call work. Your responsibilities: <ul> <li> Working effectively with patients and colleagues to ensure the best care and treatment outcomes </li> <li> Driving multidisciplinary care </li> <li> Contributing to service development and governance processes e.g. via quality improvement work </li> <li> Building positive relationships with external stakeholders such as NHS England case managers </li> <li> Undertaking psychiatric assessments for women referred to the unit to determine the appropriate level of care to be provided </li> <li> Providing oral and written evidence at First-tier Tribunal and Hospital Managers' hearings </li> <li> Ensuring that you are up to date with the latest developments by attending conferences, online courses etc. </li> </ul> To be successful in this role, you will need: <ul> <li> Full GMC registration and Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists </li> <li> To be on (or about to join) the GMC specialist register for either forensic or general adult psychiatry </li> <li> Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status </li> <li> To be in good standing with the Royal College of Psychiatrists and up to date with appraisals </li> </ul> What you will get: <ul> <li> Competitive annual salary </li> <li> £5000 car allowance </li> <li> 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off! </li> <li> A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contribution </li> <li> Life Assurance for added peace of mind. </li> <li> Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time. </li> <li> Free meals while on duty </li> <li> Employee Assistance Services </li> <li> Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals. </li> <li> Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance. </li> <li> Other general benefits including retail discounts and car salary sacrifice scheme </li> <li> Medical indemnity cover </li> </ul> There are also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers and much more. For more information, please contact Dr Martin Williams, Medical Director, Email: <a href="mailto:Martin.Williams2@elysiumhealthcare.co.uk" target="_blank">Martin.Williams2@elysiumhealthcare.co.uk</a>; T: 01925 400600 About your next employer You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities &amp; Autism, Children &amp; Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

Forensic or General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist

Job Title: Forensic Psychologist Location: Bermondsey, Close to Surrey Quays station. Please note that this service has step free and lift access. Work from home may be possible, as per prior to agreement. Salary: £50,000 (Full time equivalent) NHS Equivalent Band: 8A Shift Pattern: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 09:00 - 17:00. Please note that you may be required to work outside the hours as per service and resident requirements About the Role A stimulating and rewarding opportunity has arisen for a Practitioner Psychologist with a Forensic background. You will work alongside the Group Psychological Lead and other members of the team within our Independent Approved Premises (IAP) to deliver psychological services to residents and staff. In this role, you will apply your skills and knowledge in building new teams and expand our operational delivery within our IAP. You will play a strategic role in our organisational growth with new services, with a focus on shaping service delivery; offering specialist advice, supervising assistant psychologists and postgraduate research. Our IAP's support residents who have left prison and are based within a residential setting to reintegrate into the community. They are given support and guidance to aid their reablement, resettlement and rehabilitation post prison. You will contribute towards them achieving goals necessary for their personal development and move on within the community. Key Responsibilities include:<ul><li>Providing high quality psychological services, contributing to the delivery of Approved Premises aims as specified by the Ministry of Justice.</li><li>Ensuring all services are delivered in accordance with HCPC standards of conduct, performance and ethics.</li><li>Demonstrating clinical leadership by setting direction for the psychological service and driving high standards for quality, safety and ongoing improvement.</li><li>Exercising clinical responsibility for residents' psychological care, showing skill and judgement in selecting appropriate assessments and interventions.</li><li>Consulting with other parties contributing to a resident's diagnosis, formulation, treatment and risk management in the community.</li><li>Create opportunities to collaborate with peers including AP-based psychologists nationally and OPD pathway psychologists delivering services to APs.</li><li>Model and facilitate a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.</li></ul>About You We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Registered Psychologist with a strong clinical and forensic background to join our team. The successful candidate will be HCPC-registered with doctoral-level training and experience working with complex client groups. We're looking for a proactive self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment. You'll be an excellent communicator, able to convey complex and sensitive information with clarity and empathy. A team player at heart, you'll build meaningful relationships, champion diversity and inclusion, and embody our values of compassion, empowerment, and innovation in everything you do. We're looking for:<ul><li>Doctoral level training accredited by the HCPC in forensic, clinical or counselling psychology</li><li>Experience working as a registered psychologist in the criminal justice system or forensic mental health setting</li><li>Experience of the psychological assessment and treatment of clients presenting with a range of enduring mental health conditions, complex psychological difficulties and risks to self and others</li><li>Experience working in a psychologically informed environment and providing informed consultation to others</li><li>Ability to teach, train, consult, and deliver clinical supervision</li><li>Understanding of criminology, psychology, and behavioural patterns, and how they link with different behaviours and engagement</li><li>Ability to understand and apply safeguarding protocols as they arise</li><li>Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency</li></ul> Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria. What we Offer<ul><li>25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li><li>Employer Pension Contribution</li><li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li><li>Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more</li><li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work</li><li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li><li>Emp</li></ul>

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Forensic Psychologist

Job Title: Forensic Psychologist Location : Havering Please note that this service does not have step free access. Work from home may be possible, as per prior to agreement. Salary: £50,000 (Full time equivalent) NHS Equivalent Band: 8A Shift Pattern: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 09:00 - 17:00. Please note, you may be required to work outside these hours dependent on service and resident requirements. About the Role A stimulating and rewarding opportunity has arisen for a Practitioner Psychologist with a Forensic background. You will work alongside the Group Psychological Lead and other members of the team within our Independent Approved Premises (IAP) to deliver psychological services to residents and staff. In this role, you will apply your skills and knowledge in building new teams and expand our operational delivery within our IAP. You will play a strategic role in our organisational growth with new services, with a focus on shaping service delivery; offering specialist advice, supervising assistant psychologists and postgraduate research. Our IAP's support residents who have left prison and are based within a residential setting to reintegrate into the community. They are given support and guidance to aid their reablement, resettlement and rehabilitation post prison. You will contribute towards them achieving goals necessary for their personal development and move on within the community. Key Responsibilities include:<ul><li>Providing high quality psychological services, contributing to the delivery of Approved Premises aims as specified by the Ministry of Justice.</li><li>Ensuring all services are delivered in accordance with HCPC standards of conduct, performance and ethics.</li><li>Demonstrating clinical leadership by setting direction for the psychological service and driving high standards for quality, safety and ongoing improvement.</li><li>Exercising clinical responsibility for residents' psychological care, showing skill and judgement in selecting appropriate assessments and interventions.</li><li>Consulting with other parties contributing to a resident's diagnosis, formulation, treatment and risk management in the community.</li><li>Create opportunities to collaborate with peers including AP-based psychologists nationally and OPD pathway psychologists delivering services to APs.</li><li>Model and facilitate a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.</li></ul>About You We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Registered Psychologist with a strong clinical and forensic background to join our team. The successful candidate will be HCPC-registered with doctoral-level training and experience working with complex client groups. We're looking for a proactive self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment. You'll be an excellent communicator, able to convey complex and sensitive information with clarity and empathy. A team player at heart, you'll build meaningful relationships, champion diversity and inclusion, and embody our values of compassion, empowerment, and innovation in everything you do. We're looking for:<ul><li>Doctoral level training accredited by the HCPC in forensic, clinical or counselling psychology</li><li>Experience working as a registered psychologist in the criminal justice system or forensic mental health setting</li><li>Experience of the psychological assessment and treatment of clients presenting with a range of enduring mental health conditions, complex psychological difficulties and risks to self and others</li><li>Experience working in a psychologically informed environment and providing informed consultation to others</li><li>Ability to teach, train, consult, and deliver clinical supervision</li><li>Understanding of criminology, psychology, and behavioural patterns, and how they link with different behaviours and engagement</li><li>Ability to understand and apply safeguarding protocols as they arise</li><li>Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency</li></ul> Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria. What we Offer<ul><li>25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li><li>Employer Pension Contribution</li><li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li><li>Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more</li><li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work</li><li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme,</li></ul>

Practitioner Psychologist with Forensic Background Job Title: Forensic Psychologist Location: Elephant and Castle based within a residential setting, with regular travel to other services as required and our central office. Some work from home may be possible (to be discussed at interview). Please note that unfortunately, this service does not have step free access. Salary: £60,000 NHS Equivalent Band: 8B Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 09:00 - 17:00 About the Role A stimulating and rewarding opportunity has arisen for a Practitioner Psychologist with a Forensic background. You will work alongside the Group Psychological Lead and other members of the team within our Independent Approved Premises (IAP) to deliver psychological services to residents and staff. In this role, you will apply your skills and knowledge in building new teams and expand our operational delivery within our IAP. You will play a strategic role in our organisational growth with new services, with a focus on shaping service delivery; offering specialist advice, supervising assistant psychologists and postgraduate research. Our IAP's support people who have left prison and are based within a residential setting to reintegrate into the community. They are given support and guidance to aid their reablement, resettlement and rehabilitation post prison. You will contribute towards them achieving goals necessary for their personal development and move on within the community. Key Responsibilities include:<ul><li>Providing high quality psychological services, contributing to the delivery of Approved Premises aims as specified by the Ministry of Justice.</li><li>Ensuring all services are delivered in accordance with HCPC standards of conduct, performance and ethics.</li><li>Demonstrating clinical leadership by setting direction for the psychological service and driving high standards for quality, safety and ongoing improvement.</li><li>Exercising clinical responsibility for residents' psychological care, showing skill and judgement in selecting appropriate assessments and interventions.</li><li>Consulting with other parties contributing to a resident's diagnosis, formulation, treatment and risk management in the community.</li><li>Create opportunities to collaborate with peers including AP-based psychologists nationally and OPD pathway psychologists delivering services to APs.</li><li>Model and facilitate a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.</li></ul>About You We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Registered Psychologist with a strong clinical and forensic background to join our team. The successful candidate will be HCPC-registered with doctoral-level training and experience working with complex client groups. We're looking for a proactive self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment. You'll be an excellent communicator, able to convey complex and sensitive information with clarity and empathy. A team player at heart, you'll build meaningful relationships, champion diversity and inclusion, and embody our values of compassion, empowerment, and innovation in everything you do. We're looking for:<ul><li>Doctoral level training accredited by the HCPC in forensic, clinical or counselling psychology</li><li>Experience working as a registered psychologist in the criminal justice system or forensic mental health setting</li><li>Experience of the psychological assessment and treatment of clients presenting with a range of enduring mental health conditions, complex psychological difficulties and risks to self and others</li><li>Experience working in a psychologically informed environment and providing informed consultation to others</li><li>Ability to teach, train, consult, and deliver clinical supervision</li><li>Understanding of criminology, psychology, and behavioural patterns, and how they link with different behaviours and engagement</li><li>Ability to understand and apply safeguarding protocols as they arise</li><li>Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency</li></ul> Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria. What we Offer<ul><li>25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li><li>Employer Pension Contribution</li><li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li><li>Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more</li><li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work</li><li>Training and Development, including access</li></ul>

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