Clinical / Counselling / Forensic Psychologist

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Clinical / Counselling / Forensic Psychologist

The closing date is 10 May 2026

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic clinical, counselling or forensic psychologist with an interest in supporting adults facing crises or acute mental illness. We look for someone innovative, creative and who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, drawing on evidence‑based psychological models to inform treatment planning.

Our team offers brief psychological formulations and interventions designed to support and stabilise people during their most difficult periods. We have embedded the Comprehend, Cope and Connect (CCC) approach and engage staff in its implementation, enabling multi‑professional colleagues to support patients in crisis with collaborative care planning.

Main duties of the job

Work transdiagnostically with a range of presentations, including psychosis, trauma and relational difficulties. The post‑holder will participate in quality improvement and service development within a supportive team that values transparency, empathy and humour.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Post‑graduate doctoral level training in applied psychology (or equivalent), accredited by the BPS, including models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology. Formal training in supervision of other psychologists or equivalent experience. Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• Training in Comprehend, Cope and Connect (CCC).

Experience

• Experience working with diverse patient groups across the life course and care settings (outpatient, community, primary care, in‑patient and residential). Demonstrated ability to maintain professionalism amid emotive and distressing problems, verbal or physical abuse. Knowledge of theories and practice in severe and enduring mental health problems and specialised psychological therapies for difficult to treat groups such as personality disorder, complex PTSD, dual diagnoses, additional disabilities, psychosis, etc.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure to be submitted to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

£55,690 to £62,682 a year Based on full time hours.

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