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<h2>Introduction</h2>
	
		
			<p>Are you an experienced Senior Clinical Psychologist looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference and changes lives for the better? Join the team at Thornford Park as a Senior Clinical/Forensic Psychologist working 30 hours a week and enjoy support from a regional network of healthcare professionals. You will be working at Thornford Park, and will provide the Ward Psychologist role across the male and female PICU’s.</p>
<p>There is a strong emphasis on teamwork and CPD at Thornford Park, where you will have continuous access to a range of training opportunities to move your career forward.</p>
<p>What you will be doing Reporting to the Consultant Clinical Psychologist, you will be responsible for assisting in the delivery of delivering strategic and clinical strategies to grow and further develop the care pathway through specialist psychological advice and consultations. You will lead and oversee the specialised psychological programme and the transdisciplinary team where you will provide supervision and training to your peers to ensure they understand the concepts and principles underpinning the framework and the specialised skills required to work successfully within this service model. You will have experience and knowledge in carrying a designated caseload, including assessing service users with complex needs, and designing and delivering specialist psychological treatment within mental health care services.</p>
<p>We value your professional growth and offer numerous career development opportunities. Our extensive range of courses is designed to help you grow and succeed in your career.</p>
<p>It's a career that brings pride and fulfilment a true representation of what delivering great healthcare should feel like.</p>
<p><strong>As a Senior Clinical/Forensic Psychologist you will be:</strong></p>
<ul>
    <li>Autonomous in managing your own caseload, which will involve working with complex service-users.</li>
    <li>Attending regular clinical and service development meetings, such as MDT’s, CPA’s, referrals, and other hospital-wide meetings</li>
    <li>An integral part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team on the two PICU’s</li>
    <li>Providing both long &amp; short-term work, which includes being able to undertake clinical assessments to determine clinical needs &amp; treatment plans.</li>
    <li>Providing both individual and group work to the patients.</li>
    <li>Maintaining monthly clinical supervision as well as regular line-management supervision</li>
    <li>Providing clinical supervision to nursing staff/therapy staff as appropriate and facilitating in the provision of reflective practice.</li>
    <li>Providing both written &amp; verbal contributions to MDT &amp; CPA process</li>
    <li>Supporting the MDT in the development and review of care plans</li>
    <li>Offering specialist clinical advice including the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care within the service</li>
    <li>Contributing to professional development within the team</li>
    <li>Contributing to teaching as part of Induction/mandatory training.</li>
    <li>Contributing to audit and research as directed by the line manager</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>To be successful in this role, you'll need:</strong></p>
<ul>
    <li>BPS accredited and HCPC approved Doctorate.</li>
    <li>Have HCPC Registration.</li>
    <li>Chartered Member of the BPS.</li>
    <li>Evidence of engagement in mental health networks.</li>
    <li>Post-doctoral level knowledge and application of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis.</li>
    <li>Experience in using psychological models and theories to address a range of risk and behavioural issues.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Where you will be working:</strong></p>
<p>Location: Thornford Park, Crookham Hill, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 8ET</p>
<p>Thornford Park Hospital, part of Elysium Healthcare, is an independent 143 bedded hospital set in 23 acres of parkland on the outskirts of Newbury, Berkshire (close to the Hampshire borders).</p>
<p>We provide services for male and female patients detained under the Mental Health Act (1983) who require care in conditions of medium and low security. Our service users, many of whom have forensic histories, require long-term treatment and rehabilitation and present with multiple problems, challenging and high-risk behaviour and complex care needs. In addition to the mental health wards, Thornford Park has a 14-bedded low secure service for male patients with Autistic Spectrum Disorders, commissioned by NHS England, a medium/low secure service for females with a Learning Disability, and a medium secure service for males with Learning Disability. We also have two Psychiatric Intensive Care Units, one for males and one for females, providing holistic assessment and treatment for individuals experiencing crisis.</p>

<p><strong>What you will get:</strong></p>
<ul type="disc">
    <li>Annual salary of up to £ 57,000 pro rata</li>
    <li>The equivalent of 33 days annual leave pro rata – (inc Bank Holidays) plus your birthday off!</li>
    <li>Free meals and parking</li>
    <li>Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.</li>
    <li>Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.</li>
    <li>Pension contribution to secure your future.</li>
    <li>Life Assurance for added peace of mind.</li>
    <li>Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.</li>
</ul>
<p>There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.</p>
<p><strong>About your next employer:</strong></p>
<p>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.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The safety of our service users and colleagues is our priority and as such we encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.</p>
<p><em>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 a DBS disclosure.</em></p>

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Part-Time Senior Clinical/Forensic Psychologist

<h2>Introduction</h2>
	
		
			<p>Are you a Clinical/ Forensic Psychologist looking to take the next step in your&nbsp;career?&nbsp;&nbsp;If so,&nbsp; join Thornford Park as a Clinical/ Forensic Psychologist where you will&nbsp;join a service for male and female service users who require care in medium or low security.</p>
<p>You will provide the Ward Psychologist role for a male Learning Disability MSU, being an integral part of the multidisciplinary teams, providing psychological input to the service user groups, and supporting and supervising the Assistant Psychologist working on the ward.</p>
<p>We provide services for male and female patients detained under the Mental Health Act (1983) who require care in conditions of medium and low security. Our service users, many of whom have forensic histories, require long-term treatment and rehabilitation and present with multiple problems, challenging and high-risk behaviour and complex care needs. In addition to the mental health wards, Thornford Park has a 14-bedded low secure service for male patients with Autistic Spectrum Disorders, commissioned by NHS England, a medium/low secure service for females with a Learning Disability, and a medium secure service for males with Learning Disability.&nbsp; We also have two Psychiatric Intensive Care Units, one for males and one for females, providing holistic assessment and treatment for individuals experiencing crisis.</p>
<p><strong>As the Clinical/Forensic Psychologist, you will be:</strong></p>
<ul>
    <li>Autonomous in managing your own caseload, which will involve working with complex service-users.</li>
    <li>Attending regular clinical and service development meetings, such as MDT’s, CPA’s, referrals, and other hospital-wide meetings</li>
    <li>An integral part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team on Male LD MSU</li>
    <li>Providing both long &amp; short-term work, which includes being able to undertake clinical assessments to determine clinical needs &amp; treatment plans.</li>
    <li>Providing both individual and group work to the patients.</li>
    <li>Maintaining monthly clinical supervision as well as regular line-management supervision</li>
    <li>Providing clinical supervision to Assistant Psychologist and other therapy staff as appropriate and facilitating in the provision of reflective practice.</li>
    <li>Providing both written &amp; verbal contributions to the MDT/ICR</li>
    <li>Supporting the MDT in the development and review of care plans</li>
    <li>Offering specialist clinical advice including the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care within the service</li>
    <li>Contributing to professional development within the team</li>
    <li>Contributing to teaching as part of Induction/mandatory training.</li>
    <li>Contributing to audit and research as directed by the line manager</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>What you will need:</strong></p>
<ul>
    <li>Successful completion of a Doctorate in either Clinical or Forensic Psychology or the British Psychological Society’s stage 2 training in Forensic Psychology, enabling registration with the HCPC as as Practitioner Psychologist.</li>
    <li>Registration with the HCPC as a practitioner Psychologist and Charterable status with the British Psychological Society.</li>
    <li>Experience (either pre-training, on training, or subsequently) of working with clients with complex needs that are relevant to the population in the service area.</li>
    <li>&nbsp;Competency in psychological assessment and formulation skills and an aptitude for learning new assessment methods.</li>
    <li>Competency as regards risk assessment/management tools and formulation.</li>
    <li>Clinical therapy skills - Experience using CBT and/or other Psychological Models to address a range of clinical and/or forensic issues. An awareness of other modalities and how they may be applied to the current service user population.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>What You’ll Get:</strong></p>
<p>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:</p>
<ul>
    <li>Annual salary of £46800</li>
    <li>The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.</li>
    <li>Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals</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>Pension contribution, to help secure your future</li>
    <li>Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>About your next employer:</strong></p>
<p>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.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The safety of our service users and colleagues is our priority and as such we encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.</p>
<p><em>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 a DBS disclosure.</em></p>
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Clinical/Forensic Psychologist

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>The Peritoneal Malignancy Institute is an internationally renowned Tertiary Service for patients with a rare form of cancer. These patients are admitted from around the country and usually stay in hospital for at least two weeks so input is a mix of virtual and in person support. </p> <p>We are looking for a Clinical Psychologist to contribute to supporting patients during this highly emotive time. This includes conducting virtual pre-admission assessment and pre-surgery psychological support, in hospital face to face interventions and post discharge support offered virtually.</p> <p>This psychology service is one of a kind in the country and although it has been established for over 8 years it is still growing and we are always looking for new ways to support our patients. We have a well-resourced research team and an interest in research and evaluation will be a real benefit</p> <p>This is a role with structure but also a lot of scope to develop it and make it your own. It is an 8a post but we would consider a newly qualified applicant with experience in health psychology, on a preceptorship programme.</p> <p>Start and finish hours are flexible but to fit in with the team structure we are looking for someone available to work Monday, Wednesday and Friday.</p> <p>The post is professionally managed and supervised by Consultant Clinical psychologist Nancy Vanderpuye who would love the opportunity to have an informal chat if you would like to know more : <a href="mailto:Nancy.vanderpuye@hhft.nhs.uk" target="_blank">Nancy.vanderpuye@hhft.nhs.uk</a></p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <ul>  <li>To contribute to the provision of a high quality, specialist clinical psychology service, as part of Psychology Services at PMI</li>  <li>To provide highly specialist (Level 4) psychological assessments and input for patients</li>  <li>To provide virtual interventions for people before they are admitted support them on the ward and if needed follow up virtual appointments once they are discharged</li>  <li>To work with MDTs: attending meetings, providing specialist advice, consultation to help ensure that all professionals have understanding of how psychological interventions can be used for both symptom management and the alleviation of psychological distress</li> </ul>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.</p>
<p>Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.</p>
<p>We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.</p>
<p>The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.</p>


      
        
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  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>17 December 2025</p>

  
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    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
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      <p>Band 7</p>
  
  

  
  
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      £47,810 to £62,682 a year
      
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  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
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  <p>251-SURG0071-PM</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>Basingstoke Hospital</p>
            <p>Basingstoke</p>
            <p>RG24 9NA</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>For further information about this role please see Job Description document attached.</p>
<p>If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>For further information about this role please see Job Description document attached.</p>
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        <li>oDoctorate in Clinical Psychology as accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).</li>
        
        <li>oMember of Health Care Professions Council (HCPC).</li>
        
        <li>oTraining to include models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan development psychology.</li>
        
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        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>oPost-doctoral training in additional specialised area of psychological practice, preferably health psychology.</li>
          
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          Experience and Knowledge
        
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        <li>oExperience of working with patients with acute, chronic and potentially, terminal physical health conditions with complex needs or transferable skills in this area</li>
        
        <li>oExperience of implementing service developments informed by audit and outcome data</li>
        
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          <li>oExperience of exercising full clinical responsibility for patients' psychological care and treatment, both as a professionally qualified care-co-ordinator and also within the context of a multi-disciplinary care plan</li>
          
          <li>oExperience of working with patients with cancer</li>
          
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        <li>oSkilled in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management of individuals presenting with complex physical and psychological health problems</li>
        
        <li>oDoctoral level knowledge of clinical psychology including highly developed knowledge of lifespan developmental psychology, models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and models of health psychology and skill in the practice of at least two highly specialised psychological therapies</li>
        
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          <li>oRecord of having published in either peer-reviewed or academic or professional journals and/or books.</li>
          
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          <li>oDoctorate in Clinical Psychology as accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).</li>
          
          <li>oMember of Health Care Professions Council (HCPC).</li>
          
          <li>oTraining to include models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan development psychology.</li>
          
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            <li>oPost-doctoral training in additional specialised area of psychological practice, preferably health psychology.</li>
            
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            Experience and Knowledge
          
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          <li>oExperience of working with patients with acute, chronic and potentially, terminal physical health conditions with complex needs or transferable skills in this area</li>
          
          <li>oExperience of implementing service developments informed by audit and outcome data</li>
          
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            <li>oExperience of exercising full clinical responsibility for patients' psychological care and treatment, both as a professionally qualified care-co-ordinator and also within the context of a multi-disciplinary care plan</li>
            
            <li>oExperience of working with patients with cancer</li>
            
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          <li>oSkilled in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management of individuals presenting with complex physical and psychological health problems</li>
          
          <li>oDoctoral level knowledge of clinical psychology including highly developed knowledge of lifespan developmental psychology, models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and models of health psychology and skill in the practice of at least two highly specialised psychological therapies</li>
          
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    <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="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
    <p>Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
    <p>From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
  

  
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      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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        <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="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
        <p>Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
        <p>From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
      

      
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          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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    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust</p>
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      <p>Basingstoke Hospital</p>
            <p>Basingstoke</p>
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        <p>Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust</p>
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          <p>Basingstoke Hospital</p>
                    <p>Basingstoke</p>
                    <p>RG24 9NA</p>
        
      

      
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            <p><a href="https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

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<p>Introduction</p> <p>Are you a Clinical/ Forensic Psychologist looking to take the next step in your career? If so, join Thornford Park as a Clinical/ Forensic Psychologist where you will join a service for male and female service users who require care in medium or low security.</p> <p>You will provide the Ward Psychologist role for a male Learning Disability MSU, being an integral part of the multidisciplinary teams, providing psychological input to the service user groups, and supporting and supervising the Assistant Psychologist working on the ward.</p> <p>We provide services for male and female patients detained under the Mental Health Act (1983) who require care in conditions of medium and low security. Our service users, many of whom have forensic histories, require long-term treatment and rehabilitation and present with multiple problems, challenging and high-risk behaviour and complex care needs. In addition to the mental health wards, Thornford Park has a 14-bedded low secure service for male patients with Autistic Spectrum Disorders, commissioned by NHS England, a medium/low secure service for females with a Learning Disability, and a medium secure service for males with Learning Disability. We also have two Psychiatric Intensive Care Units, one for males and one for females, providing holistic assessment and treatment for individuals experiencing crisis.</p> As the Clinical/Forensic Psychologist, you will be: <ul><li>Autonomous in managing your own caseload, which will involve working with complex service-users.</li><li>Attending regular clinical and service development meetings, such as MDT's, CPA's, referrals, and other hospital-wide meetings</li><li>An integral part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team on Male LD MSU</li><li>Providing both long &amp; short-term work, which includes being able to undertake clinical assessments to determine clinical needs &amp; treatment plans.</li><li>Providing both individual and group work to the patients.</li><li>Maintaining monthly clinical supervision as well as regular line-management supervision</li><li>Providing clinical supervision to Assistant Psychologist and other therapy staff as appropriate and facilitating in the provision of reflective practice.</li><li>Providing both written &amp; verbal contributions to the MDT/ICR</li><li>Supporting the MDT in the development and review of care plans</li><li>Offering specialist clinical advice including the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care within the service</li><li>Contributing to professional development within the team</li><li>Contributing to teaching as part of Induction/mandatory training.</li><li>Contributing to audit and research as directed by the line manager</li></ul> What you will need: <ul><li>Successful completion of a Doctorate in either Clinical or Forensic Psychology or the British Psychological Society's stage 2 training in Forensic Psychology, enabling registration with the HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist.</li><li>Registration with the HCPC as a practitioner Psychologist and Charterable status with the British Psychological Society.</li><li>Experience (either pre-training, on training, or subsequently) of working with clients with complex needs that are relevant to the population in the service area.</li><li>Competency in psychological assessment and formulation skills and an aptitude for learning new assessment methods.</li><li>Competency as regards risk assessment/management tools and formulation.</li><li>Clinical therapy skills - Experience using CBT and/or other Psychological Models to address a range of clinical and/or forensic issues. An awareness of other modalities and how they may be applied to the current service user population.</li></ul> What You'll Get: <p>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:</p> <ul><li>Annual salary of £46800</li><li>The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) - plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.</li><li>Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals</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>Pension contribution, to help secure your future</li><li>Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking</li></ul> About your next employer: <p>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.</p> <p>Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.</p> <p>The safety of our service users and colleagues is our priority and as such we encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.</p> <p>Candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.</p>

Overview <p>Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate School Psychologist to join our team at the Oxford Area School District. The ideal candidate will possess strong assessment and intervention skills, providing support to students, families, and staff to promote emotional, social, and academic success. This full-time position requires collaboration with educators and parents to create a positive learning environment and address the diverse needs of our student population.</p> Responsibilities <ul><li>Conduct psychoeducational assessments to evaluate students' cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning.</li><li>Develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) and support plans for students with special needs.</li><li>Provide counseling and therapeutic interventions to students facing emotional and behavioral challenges.</li><li>Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and parents to identify student needs and develop strategies for academic and behavioral improvement.</li><li>Facilitate crisis intervention and provide support during emergencies or traumatic events.</li><li>Conduct workshops and training sessions for staff and parents on mental health topics and effective strategies to support students.</li><li>Monitor student progress and adjust interventions as necessary, maintaining detailed records of assessments and interventions.</li><li>Advocate for students' rights and access to appropriate resources and services.</li><li>Stay current with best practices and developments in school psychology and special education.</li><li>Participate in multidisciplinary teams and contribute to school-wide initiatives aimed at enhancing student well-being.</li></ul> Requirements <ul><li>Master's or Doctoral degree in School Psychology or a related field.</li><li>Valid PA state certification or licensure as a School Psychologist.</li><li>Strong knowledge of psychological assessment tools and techniques.</li><li>Experience working with children and adolescents in an educational setting is preferred.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with students, families, and staff.</li><li>Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive situations with professionalism.</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.</li><li>Commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive school environment for all students.</li><li>Familiarity with special education law and procedures is a plus.</li><li>Proficiency in using technology and software for assessment and documentation purposes.</li></ul>

School Psychologist

Business Psychologist (R&amp;D Lead - Assessment Selection) <p>We are Amberjack. We're redefining the talent acquisition and development landscape. Our technology and services empower organisations to recruit and develop the best talent through innovative, scalable solutions.</p> The Role <p>We're looking for a Business Psychologist to lead our research and development (R&amp;D) efforts and create market-leading assessment solutions that shape the future of talent acquisition and development. If you're passionate about innovation, and want to make a real impact in the assessment space - this could be the perfect role for you.</p><p><b>Salary: </b>From £60,000</p><p><b>Location: </b>Hybrid (Newbury-based office, minimum 1 day per week)</p><p><b>Contract: </b>Full-time or part-time options available</p><p><b>What you'll get involved in</b></p><p>As our R&amp;D lead, you'll play a pivotal role in designing and delivering cutting-edge assessment processes and psychometric tools that evaluate potential at scale. You'll lead design and implementation, champion equality and inclusion, and ensure our solutions stay ahead of the curve in an AI-driven world.</p><p>Your day-to-day will include:</p><ul><li>Researching and developing valid, reliable assessment methods aligned to Amberjack's Future Potential Model</li><li>Leading the design and implementation of innovative, first-to-market assessments hosted in our proprietary technology</li><li>Ensuring assessments are optimised for AI evolution and resistant to inappropriate AI use</li><li>Piloting and refining new assessment types using real-world data</li><li>Embedding monitoring and continuous improvement processes through advanced data analysis</li><li>Creating developmentally-focused products to help individuals maximise their potential</li><li>Representing Amberjack as a thought leader through articles, blogs, and industry events</li></ul><p>This is a UK-based role and requires the right to work in the UK. Please note Amberjack do not have a sponsorship licence.</p><p>We are looking to fill this role as quickly as possible so we would encourage you to register your interest as soon as possible, ideally no later than Friday 19 th December.</p> Who we're looking for <p>We're looking for someone with expertise in assessment for selection and/or development, and a passion for innovation. You'll be confident leading complex projects, influencing stakeholders, and driving measurable impact. You'll need to have experience of working through, or leading others through, some of the following activities:</p><ul><li>Applying occupational psychology principles to create scalable, digital solutions</li><li>Building assessments using established psychometric design methods (e.g. Item Response Theory, Classic Test Theory)</li><li>Analysing data using advanced quantitative and qualitative techniques</li><li>Using AI technologies and ethical frameworks in assessment</li><li>Balancing commercial awareness and innovation</li></ul> Why work for us? <p>You'll contribute to meaningful projects that shape our growth and help clients discover and develop talent at high volumes. You'll work in a collaborative, open and friendly environment, with access to:</p><ul><li>1000s of unique discounts</li><li>Subsidised gym membership</li><li>A cycle to work scheme</li><li>The option to purchase additional leave</li><li>Health cash plans supporting your physical and mental wellbeing</li></ul>

Business Psychologist (R&D Lead - Assessment Selection)

A healthcare services provider is seeking a Clinical/Forensic Psychologist to work at Thornford Park, providing care for service users in need of medium and low security. The role involves managing your own caseload, conducting assessments, and offering both individual and group therapy. Applicants must hold a Doctorate in Clinical or Forensic Psychology and be registered with the HCPC. The package includes an annual salary of £46,800, 33 days annual leave, and extensive benefits.

Clinical & Forensic Psychologist - MDT Leader, LD MSU

A leading talent acquisition firm in Newbury is seeking a Business Psychologist to lead R&amp;D efforts in creating market-leading assessment solutions. This hybrid role requires expertise in assessment for selection and development, along with a passion for innovation. Responsibilities include researching assessment methods, designing innovative solutions, and representing the firm as a thought leader. The position offers a collaborative environment, competitive salary starting from £60,000, and various employee benefits including discounts and health plans.

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