Trainee Forensic Psychologist
Job summary
Trainee Forensic Psychologist - Band 6 -7 WTE 1.0 (5 days)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a developmental Band 6 trainee Forensic Psychologist role with progression into a Band 7 (subject to qualification and HCPC registration) in the Secure Services for people with Intellectual Disabilities. The postholder will work into the secure wards under the supervision of an established team of Clinical and Forensic Psychologists.
The secure service ethos is to help and support people who present considerable risk to others (as well as themselves) to return to a less restrictive environment and/or the community as soon as possible. The contribution of psychological services is highly valued within the teams and service management, and it is fully integrated within collaborative multi-disciplinary teams.
The successful candidate will have relevant experience of working with forensic populations and/or considerable experience of working with people with Intellectual (learning) disabilities who present considerable risk to others.
Main duties of the job
The key elements of the role include delivering psychological assessment, (including assessment and monitoring of risk); formulation; individual and group treatment for people with learning disabilities and autism under the supervision of a qualified Forensic /Clinical Psychologist. The role involves working in collaboration with other members of the psychology and multidisciplinary team. The post holder will contribute to service development through audit, service evaluation and research and training and delivery of reflective practice.
The psychology department at Brooklands is a well-established and supportive service and the successful applicant will receive support to further develop their skills and knowledge, through good quality supervision and training opportunities. The team, work from different therapeutic approaches including CBT, CAT, CFT, EMDR and Schema Therapy. The service offers a range of clinical and offence focused treatment programmes e.g., DBT and structured offence programmes and PBS is embedded in the service.
About us
At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.
We put 'people at our heart'; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.
- generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us
- excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more
- salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more
- discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes
- wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more
- staff networks and support group
We're always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.
Details
Date posted
22 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £54,710 a year Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
444-7695934-LD
Job locations
Brooklands Hospital
Brooklands Way
Marston Green, Birmingham
B37 7HH
Job description
Job responsibilities
All members of the psychology team receive excellent support, good supervision, and opportunities for continuing professional development. The post holder will be supported to develop their forensic assessment skills and/or therapeutic skills in a model applicable to the service user population.
The service has strong links with local clinical and forensic training doctorate courses and regularly provides placements for trainee clinical and forensic psychologists, clinical associates in psychology, supervision for research, and teaching on the courses. There are also strong links with community learning disability teams across Coventry, Warwickshire, and Solihull.
See the Job Description and Person Specification for further information about the role.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
All members of the psychology team receive excellent support, good supervision, and opportunities for continuing professional development. The post holder will be supported to develop their forensic assessment skills and/or therapeutic skills in a model applicable to the service user population.
The service has strong links with local clinical and forensic training doctorate courses and regularly provides placements for trainee clinical and forensic psychologists, clinical associates in psychology, supervision for research, and teaching on the courses. There are also strong links with community learning disability teams across Coventry, Warwickshire, and Solihull.
See the Job Description and Person Specification for further information about the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Undergraduate Psychology Degree or Equivalent qualification
- Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC)
- Masters in Forensic Psychology or equivalent, which enables BPS stage 2 enrolment
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in forensic settings with people with learning disability and autism
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Experience of MDT working
- Ability to assess and manage risk
Qualifications
Essential
- Undergraduate Psychology Degree or Equivalent qualification
- Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC)
- Masters in Forensic Psychology or equivalent, which enables BPS stage 2 enrolment
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in forensic settings with people with learning disability and autism
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Experience of MDT working
- Ability to assess and manage risk
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust
Address
Brooklands Hospital
Brooklands Way
Marston Green, Birmingham
B37 7HH
Employer's website
https://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust
Address
Brooklands Hospital
Brooklands Way
Marston Green, Birmingham
B37 7HH
Employer's website
Salary range
- £38,682 - £54,710 per year