Principal Clinical/Forensic Psychologist

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to recruit to the position of Principal Clinical/Forensic Psychologist to join the Department of Psychological Therapies at Thornford Park Hospital. The post holder will oversee the Psychological provision into the Psychiatric Intensive Care Units in addition to working closely with an identified Multidisciplinary Team.

Our Principal Clinical/Forensic Psychologist role involves:

• Deputising for the Lead Psychologist in their absence
• Taking a key role in service development
• Line Management of specified team members
• Providing robust clinical supervision and support in appraisals and in the professional development of the team
• Providing evidence based psychological assessment
• Provision of 1:1 and group interventions to patients to address a range of needs
• Contributing to MDT care planning and review
• Contributing to professional development within the team
• Contributing to audit and research as directed by the line manager
• Engaging in CPD

To be successful as a Principal Clinical/Forensic Psychologist, you'll need:

• Accredited post-graduate qualification in Clinical or Forensic Psychology
• Registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• At least four years post qualification experience
• The drive to learn and develop
• A commitment to patient-centred care and to values-based and evidence-based practice
• A flexible, positive, team-orientated approach

What you will get:

• Annual salary of £60,000 + Benefits
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (at commencement of employment) and additional day for birthday leave
• A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP)
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Services
• Continuous learning and development
• Career development
• Voluntary Benefits
• Free lunchtime meal

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.