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<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Is having the support and freedom to
fast-track your career goals in psychology important to you? Are you looking for an organisation which
will offer you flexible development pathways which are not constrained by a
rigid, prescribed progression structure?</p><p>At Iris Care Group we really
appreciate the work our registered psychologists do and the results they
achieve for our service users.</p><p>Having listened to feedback on the
support they felt would benefit them to develop their careers, we created a
specific skills escalator and compendium of internal training and professional
development resources within our exciting new virtual learning suite, Kallidus.
We are also dedicated to enriching progression
through regular appraisals. Opportunities for additional external
post-qualification training can be tailored to align with our clinicians
growth and the needs of the service. We
believe that supporting our psychologists, particularly early in their career,
to develop additional competencies not only benefits their career development
and pathway to consultant grade but also ensures our service users benefit from
the latest developments in psychological practice.</p>  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p></p><p>We currently have an opportunity for
a Clinical or Forensic Psychologist at our forensic mental health hospital, Heatherwood
Court. Comprising of a Locked Rehabilitation Service (1 female ward) and a Low
Secure Service (1 male and 2 female wards), Heatherwood Court treats patients with
complex needs, including severe and enduring mental illness, complex trauma,
and difficulties consistent with a diagnosis of personality disorder. </p><p>We are looking for applicants with
experience of working with service users with complex needs and risk behaviours
along with those who have an interest and prior experience of delivering
evidenced-based interventions for people with personality disorder and/or
complex mental health problems. We are particularly interested in candidates
who have received DBT training, but would offer training to suitable candidates
on appointment.</p><p>This post will join an established, dynamic
team of psychologists including a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, , Forensic Psychologist and
Assistant Psychologists, working as part of a specialist multi-disciplinary
team. The team are also supported by Positive Practice Workers, graduate
psychologists in blended role combining both support worker shifts and clinical
days with the teams. There are also regular opportunities to network with the
wider Iris Care Group qualified psychologists within Departmental Meetings and Psychology
away days.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Based in a rural setting
on the outskirts of Pontypridd, Heatherwood Court focuses on developing and
maintaining a culture of care that promotes recovery, gender sensitivity and
relational security. We believe in empowering our service users, promoting the
development of hope, strength and resilience to support people to work towards
lasting recovery within the least restrictive environment. </p><p>Heatherwood Court is part of the
wider Iris Care Group which employs
1200+ staff in complex mental health services across South East Wales and
Bristol. In addition to specialist hospitals and a SEN college, the
organisation also has community step down homes. Clinicians from across these
services meet regularly to share best practice and provide peer review
opportunities.</p><p>All our services offer opportunities for audit and research
and have established links with local universities and networks, including the
Offender Health Research NetworkCymru,. Networking and academic interests are
also encouraged, and clinicians are regularly asked to present at conferences
and contribute to articles in both the academic and mainstream press.</p>      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>05 November 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 7</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £47,809 to £55,689 a year
      
    </p>
  
  

  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Full-time,
        
      
        
          Part-time
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>E0148-25-0039</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Heatherwood Court</p>
      <p>Llantrisant Road</p>
      <p>Pontypridd</p>
      <p>Mid Glamorgan</p>
      <p>CF37 1PL</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <ul><li>To exercise autonomous professional responsibility and be legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of professional practice</li></ul><ul><li>To provide specialised psychological assessments using a wide variety of methods, including psychometric assessments, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the clients care</li></ul><ul><li>To analyse, interpret and integrate complex assessment information where the data are often contradictory</li></ul><ul><li>To formulate plans for formal psychological therapy, based on a number of provisional hypotheses derived from psychological theory and evidence-based practice</li></ul><ul><li>To be responsible for implementing a range of specialised psychological interventions, for individuals, carers, families and groups</li></ul><ul><li>To adjust and refine psychological formulations and therapy options based on continual re-assessment of clients during therapy, monitoring and evaluating progress during the course of bout uni- and multi- disciplinary care, in order to maximise the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions</li></ul><ul><li>To be available to multi-disciplinary team colleagues for the provision of psychological advice on clinical practice</li></ul><ul><li>To communicate effectively with the client, his/her family and all others involved in the network of care, including professionals from other agencies</li></ul><ul><li>In highly sensitive clinical situations, to communicate, in a skilled and persuasive manner, complicated information about assessment, formulation and therapy plans with clients who may be confrontational or have major communication difficulties or be difficult to engage and maintain in therapy</li></ul><ul><li>To attend clinical supervision with appointed supervisor and to work under the managerial direction of the Head of Department</li></ul>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <ul><li>To exercise autonomous professional responsibility and be legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of professional practice</li></ul><ul><li>To provide specialised psychological assessments using a wide variety of methods, including psychometric assessments, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the clients care</li></ul><ul><li>To analyse, interpret and integrate complex assessment information where the data are often contradictory</li></ul><ul><li>To formulate plans for formal psychological therapy, based on a number of provisional hypotheses derived from psychological theory and evidence-based practice</li></ul><ul><li>To be responsible for implementing a range of specialised psychological interventions, for individuals, carers, families and groups</li></ul><ul><li>To adjust and refine psychological formulations and therapy options based on continual re-assessment of clients during therapy, monitoring and evaluating progress during the course of bout uni- and multi- disciplinary care, in order to maximise the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions</li></ul><ul><li>To be available to multi-disciplinary team colleagues for the provision of psychological advice on clinical practice</li></ul><ul><li>To communicate effectively with the client, his/her family and all others involved in the network of care, including professionals from other agencies</li></ul><ul><li>In highly sensitive clinical situations, to communicate, in a skilled and persuasive manner, complicated information about assessment, formulation and therapy plans with clients who may be confrontational or have major communication difficulties or be difficult to engage and maintain in therapy</li></ul><ul><li>To attend clinical supervision with appointed supervisor and to work under the managerial direction of the Head of Department</li></ul>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
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          Qualifications
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Clinical or Forensic Psychologist</li>
        
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        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
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            Qualifications
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>Clinical or Forensic Psychologist</li>
          
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    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>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.</p>
  

  

  
    <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
    <p>
      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
      <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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        Additional information
      
    
    
      
        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>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.</p>
      

      

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
        </p>
      
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Iris Care Group</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Heatherwood Court</p>
      <p>Llantrisant Road</p>
      <p>Pontypridd</p>
      <p>Mid Glamorgan</p>
      <p>CF37 1PL</p>
    
  

  
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    <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
      
        <p><a href="https://www.iriscaregroup.co.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.iriscaregroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Iris Care Group</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Heatherwood Court</p>
          <p>Llantrisant Road</p>
          <p>Pontypridd</p>
          <p>Mid Glamorgan</p>
          <p>CF37 1PL</p>
        
      

      
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        <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
          
            <p><a href="https://www.iriscaregroup.co.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.iriscaregroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

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Clinical / Forensic Psychologist 

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You're confident in delivering evidence-based assessments and interventions, and you bring a compassionate, client-centred approach to your work. An interest in sleep and its impact on mental health would be a bonus. 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Flexibility, creativity, and an interest in applying psychology beyond traditional clinical settings are key.</p><p><strong>Your day-to-day</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Managing a caseload of clients</strong></li><li><strong>Providing support sessions &amp; brief interventions</strong></li><li><strong>Providing clinical supervision to other members of the team</strong></li><li><strong>Providing specialist consultation to individuals &amp; organisations</strong></li><li><strong>Creating &amp; delivering training sessions to individuals &amp; organisations, &amp; seeking out opportunities to do so</strong></li><li><strong>Accurately recording therapy notes &amp; outcome data </strong></li><li><strong>Liaising with relevant colleagues &amp; other employees</strong></li><li><strong>Assisting with business development initiatives, marketing, social media, &amp; other company projects</strong></li><li><strong>Leading on specific projects &amp; developments</strong></li><li><strong>Attending supervision on monthly basis - remotely</strong></li><li><strong>Attending regular remote team meetings </strong></li><li><strong>Attending in-person company meetings (biannual)</strong></li><li><strong>Maintaining CPD requirements &amp; accreditations</strong></li><li><strong>Actively working towards developing clinical specialisms &amp; accreditations</strong></li><li><strong>Other relevant administrative &amp; support tasks </strong></li></ul><p><strong>About us</strong></p><p>Our clinical director, Dr. Chris James, set up Dr. Chris James Clinical Psychology Practice in 2015 and we've since grown into a successful, busy private practice that provides evidence-based therapeutic interventions, specialist assessments, clinical supervision, training, consultation, and medicolegal work to individuals and organisations from all over the UK and internationally.</p><p>The company has three main brands: the Clinical Psychology Practice, which provides mental health and wellbeing support, Sleep Athletic, which helps professional athletes sleep and perform better, and the ADHD Clinic, where we assess and diagnose ADHD in adults. 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