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A healthcare recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Clinical Psychologist in Ealing, United Kingdom, to provide therapy for patients diagnosed with dementia and their carers. This position offers a full-time schedule but part-time availability is considered. Candidates must have HCPC registration and at least one year of NHS experience. The role includes a fast-track compliance process for all required documentation. Interested applicants can reach out via email.

Clinical Psychologist (Dementia Care) - Fast-Track NHS Start

Requirements <ul> <li>HCPC registration (Clinical or Counselling Psychologist)</li> <li>Post Graduate Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology</li> <li>Right to work in the UK with minimum 1 year NHS experience</li> <li>OPMHS experience</li> </ul> Pertemps Psychological Therapies are seeking to appoint an experienced HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist to provide support for our client based in London. This post is working with patients diagnosed with dementia and their carers to offer therapy. This role offers an immediate start with the ideal candidate being able to offer full time hour per week however we will consider part time availability. Compliance requirements Pertemps Psychological Therapies are proud to have been awarded places on all Frameworks for NHS supply, in response to this you will need to supply documentation to start work, some of this includes: <ul> <li>DBS check</li> <li>Occupational Health Clearance (proof of immunity to Hep B, Measles and Rubella)</li> <li>Right to work - Passport/Visa</li> <li>Mandatory Training</li> <li>Qualification Certificates</li> </ul> Need help arranging some of these? Not to worry, we have a fast track compliance process which will enable you gain sign off as quickly as possible. Why Work For Pertemps <ul> <li>Fast Track Registration</li> <li>Expert advice from our team of specialist recruiters</li> <li>Interview tips from your dedicated advisor</li> <li>£300 Recommend a Friend bonus scheme </li> <li>Support sourcing placements in line with personal and career goals</li> </ul> If you're interested in applying for this role or discussing similar options, please get in touch on: Email: Telephone: We look forward to hearing from you soon. Shamima Islam

Clinical Psychologist - OPMHS

Search here to find a new job, a new career, an opportunity to up skill or to simply change your career direction. Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others. There's a place for you at CNWL. We're passionate about delivering first class patient centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient's own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people. We're always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee we're hoping to find our future leaders and we'll support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career. With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more - whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL. Highly Specialised Clinical/Counselling Psychologist NHS AfC: Band 8a Main area Psychology Grade NHS AfC: Band 8a Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 333-G-HM-0750 Site Civic Centre Town Uxbridge Salary £61,631 - £68,623 per annum inc HCAS (pro rata if P/T) Salary period Yearly Closing 11/01/:59 CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run. Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff. We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries. We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. For more information on these and other benefits of working for us, see our Benefits, Reward and Wellbeing page. CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults. Job overview Are you looking for an exciting and varied role where you will be able to work across a range of settings, as part of a well established and supportive multi disciplinary team? The Hillingdon Community Learning Disability Team have a Band 8A role available for a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist. Psychology is a valued part of the team and you would be joining an 8A psychotherapist, and Assistant Psychologist, who have strong connections to Learning Disabilities Services across the trust and in the NW London region. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high quality psychological services for adults with learning disabilities, their families, and carers. You will play a key role in providing specialist psychological assessment, formulation, and intervention, as well as consultation and training to colleagues across health and social care. In CNWL, psychological professions have a strong sense of leadership and a distinct professional identity. There is an emphasis on Continuing Professional Development and developing your skills in line with your career progression goals. As a Trust, we are committed to staff development and will work with you to identify your development goals and support you to access training to enhance your role. Main duties of the job The psychology provision within the Hillingdon Community Learning Disability Team includes assessing for learning disability, assessing service users' psychological needs, developing formulations to help individuals, families and systems to understand their needs and difficulties, and offering intervention at the appropriate level for the person referred (individual, family, system). As part of the multi disciplinary team, psychologists also routinely work jointly with other professionals within and external to the service, to improve the quality of life and care for the person referred. Working for our organisation Here at CNWL we encourage our psychological professions staff to pursue leadership opportunities in senior roles. Various prominent leadership roles within the Trust are currently held by Psychologists including: Director of Strategy and Integration, Chief Information Officer, 3 Clinical Directors. We try to facilitate the development of our psychological professions staff across all areas. What we can offer you: CNWL is recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ in line with our values, our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries. A Trust committed to staff personal development, with a trust wide culture change and leadership programme that has staff wellbeing at its core. Detailed job description and main responsibilities <ul> <li>Deliver specialist psychological assessments and interventions for adults with learning disabilities accessing the Hillingdon Community Learning Disability Team including specialist assessment, treatment, planning, implementation and monitoring of outcomes.</li> <li>To contribute to enabling other staff, service users and carers from diverse backgrounds to flourish by working to create a psychologically safe environment.</li> <li>Provide consultation, supervision, and training to multidisciplinary colleagues functioning as a lead specialist in Learning Disability.</li> <li>Contribute to service development, research, and audit activities.</li> <li>Work collaboratively with families, carers, and partner agencies to promote person centred care.</li> <li>Support the team in embedding trauma informed and evidence based practice.</li> </ul> Person specification Qualifications <ul> <li>Entry level qualification in Applied Psychology (professional Doctorate, or combination of MSc plus PG Diploma level additional training) that has been accepted by the HCPC for purposes of professional registration.</li> <li>Additional training in a specialised area of psychological practice related to Learning Disability or autism through formal post qualification training (PG Diploma or equivalent), OR a combination of specialist short courses, or an evidenced portfolio of supervised practice based learning in a specialist area of clinical practice, assessed by an experienced clinical supervisor to be of equal level to a Postgraduate Diploma.</li> <li>Completed training course in clinical supervision.</li> <li>Registered with the HCPC as Practitioner Psychologist, and evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC.</li> <li>Further training in Positive Behaviour Support, Functional Analysis or Applied Behaviour Analysis.</li> <li>Further training in systemic or family therapy.</li> </ul> Experience <ul> <li>Evidence of having worked as a clinical specialist under supervision in Learning Disability.</li> <li>Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature in Learning Disability.</li> <li>Experience of supervising assistant and trainee psychologists having completed the relevant training.</li> <li>Post qualification experience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities.</li> <li>Experience of carrying out post doctoral research, audit or service evaluation projects.</li> <li>Experience of working with a multidisciplinary team in the context of highly emotive or distressed behaviours.</li> </ul> Knowledge <ul> <li>Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological assessments and interventions for people with Learning Disabilities/autistic people.</li> <li>Advanced knowledge of psychological assessment and clinical psychometrics.</li> <li>Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health issues, child and adult protection, and equalities.</li> <li>Doctoral level knowledge of psychological research methodology and complex statistical analysis.</li> <li>Knowledge of factors affecting acceptability and accessibility of mental health care.</li> <li>Knowledge of the theory and practice of Positive Behaviour Support.</li> </ul> Skills <ul> <li>Skilled in the administration of psychometric and neuropsychological tests, including those that require complex manipulation of test materials.</li> <li>Well developed IT skills including entry and analysis of research data.</li> <li>Skills in providing teaching and training to other professional groups.</li> </ul> Abilities <ul> <li>Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to effective team functioning and holding team roles click apply for full job details</li></ul>

Highly Specialised Clinical/Counselling Psychologist

A leading specialist service provider in the UK is seeking a dedicated Clinical Psychologist to deliver psychological services for children and young people. You will provide evidence-based interventions, supervise junior staff, and work in a dynamic multidisciplinary environment. The position offers a competitive salary of £48,000 - £56,000 per annum and a range of benefits including a personal training program and pension scheme.

Clinical Psychologist - Children & Youth MDT Lead

Mental Health Practitioner/Therapist Salary: up to £46,178 per annum Permanent: Full Time, 40 hours per week (p/t, term time may be considered) Location: Ripon, North Yorkshire This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing clinical team within Cambian Group, the UK's largest provider of specialist services in children's residential care, education, mental health and learning disability services. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join the company as a Mental Health Practitioner/Therapist. The post will require someone with previous experience of working in a CAMHS or relevant mental health setting. We offer excellent training and career progression opportunities as well as a variety of staff benefits. Cambian Spring Hill School Cambian Spring Hill School is a 38 - 52 week residential and day school for children and young people aged 8-19 with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum, associated challenging behaviours, learning and communication difficulties and complex needs. The school provides education and care through a mixture of individualised programmes and a broad curriculum to learn, progress and work towards each student's personal best. Learning opportunities are provided to facilitate personal aspirations, celebrate success and work towards a meaningful transition into the adult world. Spring Hill School has a range of therapeutic support on site which focuses on proactively supporting each student's complex needs. The service provides an environment where multidisciplinary support is key to ensuring outstanding outcomes for the students. Job Role You will be providing a therapeutic service to children and young people placed within Spring Hill School by assessing and identifying their needs and meeting them through consultation and training to Residential and Educational staff, direct therapeutic work, care planning and management in conjunction with the Multi-disciplinary team. Dependant on your experience you may be required to supervise other Mental Health Practitioners, Healthcare Students and Therapy Assistants. The core of your role you will be providing specialist assessments and intervention for the children and young people within the Education setting. So, subsequently you will formulate and implement plans of therapeutic intervention / management of children and young people's presentation based on psychological understanding the difficulties within current evidence-based practice, in conjunction with the wider MDT at the setting. You will also be working closely with the staff teams providing consultation and training as appropriate. Further duties are described in the attached Job Description. Candidate Profile We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, forward thinking Mental Health Practitioner to join our friendly team. Essential <ul> <li>An individual who is passionate about enabling children and young people to achieve positive outcomes</li> <li>Qualified Therapist/mental health practitioner registered with a relevant professional body</li> <li>Experience of working in CAMHS or a relevant mental health provision</li> <li>Registered with relevant professional body</li> <li>Be a strong team player, with excellent communication skills.</li> <li>Have excellent communication, organisational and time management skills.</li> </ul> Beneficial <ul> <li>Experience of working in an education setting</li> <li>Experience of working with looked after children</li> </ul> In return we offer: <ul> <li>Full support from a multidisciplinary team</li> <li>Regular clinical supervision</li> <li>Meetings and peer support</li> <li>Developmental opportunities</li> <li>Research opportunities &amp; support</li> <li>Internal/external training on new initiatives</li> </ul> You will also learn from some of the most dedicated and inspirational people in our profession. Note Successful candidates will need to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post. Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Cambian is an equal opportunities employer.

Senior Mental Health Practitioner

Job Description Posted Tuesday 23 December 2025 at 01:00Clinical Psychologist Part Time Location: LiverpoolHours: 18 hours per weekBrainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of peoplewith brain injuries in the UK.Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries - sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more - to recover and meet their personal goals.Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do - you will find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.MAIN PURPOSE:To work as part of a multi/inter disciplinary team, providing clinical psychology and neuropsychology input within the Brainkind neurobehavioral model to service users with acquired brain injury. You will consult with internal and external professionals, family members and service users. You will engage in relevant research and advise other professionals as appropriate.MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Clinical / Professional Practice<ul><li>To provide specialist psychological/neuropsychological assessment of adults with acquired brain injury referred to BIRT and related services, utilising and interpreting information from a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychological tests, self-report scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with service users, family members and others involved in the service user's care.</li><li>To coordinate Service User's care as appropriate and agreed with your supervisor, in the role of keyworker/clinical lead.</li><li>To formulate and implement plans of specialist psychological and/ or neuropsychological intervention to support the neurorehabilitation of adults with acquired brain injury as part of the multi/inter disciplinary team, based on current evidence-based best practice.</li><li>To elicit personal goals from service users and translate this to specific, measurable, achievable, relevant timed SMART goals with the team.</li><li>To undertake a range of psychological therapeutic and rehabilitation interventions, drawing on a range of psychological models and employing a range of modalities (individual, family, and group) adapted and tailored to the needs of the individual and the context and ongoing evaluation of the outcomes of the intervention.</li><li>To contribute specialist psychological advice to the multi/inter disciplinary formulation, appropriate therapeutic approaches, or intervention plans, and be involved in, or oversee specialist psychological aspects of their implementation in collaborations with other staff.</li><li>To undertake psychologically based risk assessment and risk management for relevant service users and provide advice on the psychological aspects of risk to the multi/inter disciplinary team.</li><li>To be responsible for maintaining a high standard of clinical record keeping in accordance with Brainkind, professional and national standards for Health Care records.</li><li>To be responsible for relevant data collection on work activities, as required,</li><li>To communicate through a variety of methods (written, virtual, verbal) to a high standard, in a timely and appropriate manner, in line with confidentiality policies to ensure delivery of a high-quality service.</li><li>To consult with and provide specialist psychological guidance to carers and families of service users.</li><li>To exercise autonomous professional judgement and responsibility for the psychological management of service users on own caseload seeking appropriate supervision as required.</li><li>To participate in regular on call support for the unit on a rota basis.</li><li>To demonstrate a duty of care to equipment and resources supplied by Brainkind.</li><li>To remain informed of current research and evaluations to support evidence-based practice in own professional work and to contribute this perspective in the multi-disciplinary team.</li><li>To contribute to project management and complex audits, assisting colleagues to develop service provision.</li><li>To coordinate administration of agreed outcome measures.</li><li>With approval via the relevant process initiate and conduct psychologically based research relevant to the care of adults with acquired brain injury, as agreed with the Consultant Neuropsychologist,</li><li>You will keep abreast of developments in Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology particularly in the field of neurorehabilitation.</li></ul>.ABOUT YOU:<ul><li>Degree in Psychology, accepted by BPS for Graduate Basis Registration (GBR) or equivalent.</li><li>Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (BPS accredited) or its equivalent to meet requirements to register as a practitioner psychologist with the HCPC.</li><li>Registered with the HCPC</li><li>Knowledge of relevant legislation in relation to the service user group.</li><li>Relevant experience in producing clinical reports.</li><li>An understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity &amp; Inclusion, and an alignment to Brainkind values.</li><li>Ability to communicate at all levels, both oral and written to a range of audiences.</li><li>Ability to research, analyse and manage complex multi-factorial clinical information from a range of sources.</li><li>Resilient with the ability to work with unpredictable service users i.e. demanding, verbally and physically aggressive.</li><li>Ability to effectively work as part of a Inter / Multidisciplinary Team.</li></ul>RewardsYou can look forward to excellent benefits, including handy discounts on many brands and services.<ul><li>A competitive salary of £28,136 per annum (Actual Salary)</li><li>38 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) (pro rata)</li><li>Buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave.</li><li>Health Cash Plan</li><li>Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)</li><li>Excellent training and support</li><li>Group life assurance.</li><li>Free parking</li><li>Company Pension</li><li>Long Service and Staff Awards</li></ul>We also put a big focus on employee wellbeing and support. It matters to us that you feel at your best. Career development is a priority. We will ensure you get all the training and learning opportunities you need to achieve your goals.To join our friendly team,click the Apply Now button. Please note we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis until the role is filled therefore, we recommend applying as soon as possible. All successful candidates are subject to compliance checks including 3 years of checkable references and DBS/PVG checks Brainkind are a Disability Confident Employer. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Brainkind is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation. It is a place where we recognise, celebrate, and live our values which includes offering a range of inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support employees from all backgrounds.

Clinical Psychologist - Liverpool

Those Huge Small Victories Our clinicians are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. Get out what you put in This role is based at Felden Hall School. Opening in Spring 2026, Felden Hall School is an independent, specialist day school providing high quality education for boys and girls. Based in Hemel Hempstead, the school meets the needs of pupils with special educational needs including ADHD, autism, speech, language &amp; communication difficulties and social &amp; emotional difficulties. The initial age range will be 5-16 years. Our clinicians are a crucial part of the most joined-up model in SEND. Across all of our specialist schools and children's homes, we provide unrivalled levels of clinical support, both in terms of our expertise and breadth of provision. Our young people present with a complexity of need including developmental trauma, neuro-developmental conditions and special educational needs. As part of a multi-disciplinary clinical team you will be supporting educational and residential colleagues to provide therapeutic living and learning environments and, based on clinical assessment and formulation, offer individualised interventions and engagement to our young people. Our Senior Psychologists work collaboratively within our schools and children's homes, this ensures that therapeutic support permeates every aspect of the education, care and support we offer all of our children and young people. You will provide consultation, workshops, training and guidance to the educational and residential teams around our children. What we do for you We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the sector. With us, you'll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get: Training: A full induction and on the job training Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with full school holidays including bank holidays Clinical Development: If career growth and professional advancement is your thing, we provide a leading programme of clinical learning and development Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance - check out our benefits here Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Bring your whole self to work Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. The kind of person we're looking for will: Be a qualified Clinical, Educational, Forensic or Counselling Psychologist registered with the HCPC Be a specialist with proven skills and experience to assess, formulate and support the delivery of therapeutic interventions with children and young people with complex needs Have experience of supporting the team around a child or young person to provide clinically informed living and learning environments and experiences Be a confident, engaging and effective, model, guide, leader and trainer Be highly organised and ready to take the initiative Be committed to ensuring the best outcomes for young people Be a member of a multi-disciplinary team, receiving regular supervision and supported in your CPD Have lengthy sector experience and a background in team supervision are all vital Be a car driver, as there's some travel involved This is a great opportunity to change young lives and have a positive impact on their future. Embedded within our living and learning environments you will be offered the support, resource and platform for you to do great things. You'll benefit from supervision, a clinical development programme and access to a 220+ strong team of multi-disciplinary clinical colleagues who will be with you every step of the way. Interested in joining us? Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD

Senior Psychologist

Search here to find a new job, a new career, an opportunity to up skill or to simply change your career direction. Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others. There's a place for you at CNWL. We're passionate about delivering first class patient centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, a community clinic or the patient's own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people. We're always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee we're hoping to find our future leaders and we'll support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career. With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more - whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL. Job Overview Job reference: 333-D-HJ-1918-A Band: NHS AfC Band 7 Site: HMP Downview, Sutton, Surrey Salary: £38,682 - £54,710 per annum (incl. HCAS) Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week Closing date: 06 January 2026 Main duties of the job <ul> <li>Deliver Modified Forensic Dialectic Behavioural Therapy to women screened into the OPD pathway, including individual and group based treatment. Attend weekly DBT consultation meetings and adhere to DBT principles.</li> <li>Develop individual formulations and apply theoretical models of the psychology of mental health and personality disorder and offending to observed behaviour, cognitive, emotional and interpersonal patterns for service users who present with complex clinical needs.</li> <li>Undertake delivery of individual and group therapy including outreach support and stabilisation with prisoners at HMP Downview as directed.</li> <li>Provide clinical supervision to the team's psychological therapists, assistant psychologists, trainees and other team members when appropriate.</li> <li>Work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the service's policies and procedures.</li> </ul> Working for our organisation Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust is a Top Employer Award Winner. We work in partnership to provide responsive and dependable primary care, mental health, intellectual disability and substance misuse services to diverse and culturally rich communities. By joining CNWL's Health &amp; Justice Directorate you will be joining a large department of psychologists and psychological therapists that provide a variety of mental health and OPD services across prisons, the youth estate, secure hospitals and the community. Our staff are dynamic and welcoming and the networking and CPD opportunities are central to our services ethos. All staff receive regular supervision and are supported with career aspirations and progression. All sites in Surrey offer free use of the onsite leisure facilities and free parking for staff. CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults. All employees are employed on a non discriminatory basis in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 and other relevant legislation. We are an equal opportunities employer. Qualifications <ul> <li>Relevant clinical qualification within health or social care professions with accreditation and registration with the relevant clinical body (e.g. HCPC) and eligibility for membership of the SfDBT or equivalent.</li> <li>Accredited membership of the BABCP (via having a recognised qualification in one of the core mental health professions e.g. nursing, psychology, medicine, social work, occupational therapy with additional CBT qualification or evidence of having achieved the Knowledge Skills and Attitudes (KSA) route).</li> <li>Doctoral level training in clinical, forensic or counselling psychology or its equivalent, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS.</li> <li>HCPC Registered as a Practitioner Psychologist.</li> <li>Pre or Post qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology.</li> <li>Training or qualification in risk assessment.</li> <li>Completion of accredited DBT Training.</li> </ul> Other <ul> <li>Ability to work in a secure environment, in line with HMPS policy and procedure - to obtain and maintain enhanced security clearance.</li> </ul> Previous Experience <ul> <li>Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment across care settings, including outpatient, secondary care community, primary care and in patient settings.</li> <li>Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups across whole life course presenting problems with high severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.</li> <li>Experience of working effectively in multidisciplinary settings and representing psychology within multi-disciplinary care.</li> <li>Experience of working with clients from a range of cultural and ethnic groups and within a multicultural framework.</li> <li>Experience of working within the personality disorder pathways.</li> <li>Experience of working within a prison environment and or a forensic environment.</li> <li>Experience of trauma informed care.</li> </ul> Skills, Knowledge, Abilities <ul> <li>Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.</li> <li>Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.</li> <li>Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non professional groups.</li> <li>Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the Women's Offender Personality Disorder Pathway and how to identify and support women on the pathway.</li> <li>Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. people with additional disabilities).</li> <li>Can apply psychological knowledge creatively in developing new initiatives.</li> <li>Ability to write reports for varied audiences, including courts and purchasers of services.</li> </ul> Employer certification / accreditation badges You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Contact information If this sounds like the job for you and you would like some more information, please contact Sarah Wilkins (w/c 27th October) .

Clinical/Forensic Psychologist/Forensically Modified DBT Psychological Therapist

Job Title: Forensic Psychologist Location : Havering (This service has step free access) Salary: £50,000 (Full time equivalent) Shift Pattern: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 09:00 - 17:00 (May be required to work outside the hours as per service and resident requirements) Closing Date: 11 January 2026 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, including counselling</li> <li>Life Assurance Scheme</li> <li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li> <li>Annual Staff Awards</li> <li>EDI Ambassador programme</li> </ul> About Social Interest Group (SIG) SIG is a not for profit organisation providing thousands of people with good quality support and care in residential, drop in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change. We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets. Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group. Additional Information Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages. Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below. For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email or call our central office on to request a call back. Please note that this will take you through to our Central Administration team, who will then communicate your enquiry with us and we will arrange to call you back. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions. Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.

Forensic Psychologist

Female Part-Time Counsellor (Assessments Focused) Salary: £29,000-£31,000 FTE per annum (depending on experience), payable on a pro rata basis Hours: 18 hours per week Location: London NW1 Start: ASAP As the leading specialist mental health charity for women who have experienced domestic abuse, Woman's Trust's mission is to help survivors overcome the devastating mental health impact of domestic abuse. We are seeking a Counselling Manager to lead our clinical services. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced therapeutic professional to combine clinical practice with leadership, safeguarding, and project management. If you are looking to make a real impact on women and children's lives in your career, then please do get in touch. About Woman's Trust The charity, established almost thirty years ago to meet the gap in specialist mental health services, is led by and for women and aims to ensure that women affected by domestic abuse can live a life free from further harm and abuse. Our approach is trauma informed and person centred, empowering survivors on their journey to recovery from the trauma. About you and how to apply As a skilled and compassionate counsellor, aligned with our feminist ethos and the needs of our service users, you will bring experience in delivering high quality trauma informed assessments for women affected by domestic abuse. You will have a strong understanding of risk assessment, safeguarding, and clinical decision making, and be confident in assessing suitability for counselling and group work services. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting comprehensive initial assessments, identifying client needs, assessing risk and making appropriate recommendations or referrals. You will work closely with the Therapeutic Services team to ensure assessments are timely, consistent, and aligned with best practice, while maintaining accurate records and contributing to service monitoring and reporting. If you are an experienced counsellor looking to apply your clinical skills in an assessment focused role and make a meaningful impact on women's lives, we would welcome your application. To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter of no more than 2 pages to outlining your experience, skills and knowledge relevant to this post. Closing date for applications: To be considered on a rolling basis. Interviews: To be held on a rolling basis. This post is open to female applicants only, in line with the Equality Act 100 pursuant to Schedule, 9 Part 1 applies. We particularly welcome applications from women from black and minoritised, and disability communities. Application pack including Job description &amp; Person specification: Female Part time Counsellor

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