Practitioner Psychologist | Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust

Company: Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust
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Location: Scunthorpe
Job Description:

Are you an experienced psychologist seeking a varied and rewarding role across forensic and community mental health services? We are recruiting a 0.7 WTE (26.25 hours) Band 8a Forensic, Clinical or Counselling Psychologist in North Lincolnshire, combining two roles:

  • 0.4 WTE (15 hours) – Specialist Community Forensic Team
  • 0.3 WTE (11.25 hours) – Primary Care Mental Health pathway

This role offers a unique combination of specialist forensic work and direct psychological therapy. In the forensic service you will be a key member of the leadership team, contributing to risk formulation, multi‑agency working, and service development. In the community setting you will deliver formulation‑driven therapy for people with complex trauma and emotional needs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention
  • Deliver risk assessment and management across forensic and community settings
  • Act as a senior clinician within the forensic team, contributing to leadership and service development
  • Offer consultation, advice and supervision to MDT colleagues and partner agencies
  • Deliver evidence‑based psychological therapies for complex trauma presentations
  • Contribute to MDT formulation and reflective practice
  • Work collaboratively with service users, carers and community partners
  • Support audit, evaluation and service improvement
  • Supervise trainee and assistant psychologists

We are a Disability Confident employer and welcome applicants with a disability.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026