Part-Time Clinical Psychologist

Job Description

Currently we have an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated Senior Clinical/Forensic Psychologist to join a specialist low secure forensic service supporting adult males with complex mental health needs, challenging behaviours and forensic histories.

Working as part of an established multidisciplinary team, you will act as the Ward Psychologist within a Male Low Secure Unit, providing specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention to a complex patient group. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to service development, research, teaching and clinical leadership while delivering high-quality, evidence-based care.

Salary: £57,000 per annum pro rata
Position: Senior Clinical/Forensic Psychologist
Hours: Part Time – 30 Hours Per Week
Setting: Low Secure Forensic Mental Health
Location: Thatcham, Berkshire

Your key responsibilities will be;

• Manage an autonomous caseload of complex service users.
• Deliver psychological assessments, formulations and interventions.
• Provide individual and group therapeutic interventions.
• Support MDT care planning and clinical decision-making.
• Deliver supervision and reflective practice sessions.
• Contribute to audits, research and service development.
• Participate in MDT, CPA and referral meetings.

For this role, we’re looking for someone who has;

• HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• Eligibility for Chartered BPS status.
• Experience managing complex and high-risk presentations.
• Knowledge of psychological models and risk assessment.
• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary working skills.

What benefits are on offer?

• £57,000 annual salary pro rata.
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays.
• Birthday leave every year.
• Access to Blue Light Card discounts.
• Life assurance and pension contributions.
• Excellent training and career development.
• Free meals and on-site parking.
• Additional benefits include access to wellbeing initiatives, instant wage access, a 24/7 GP service, second medical opinions, enhanced maternity benefits and employee discounts through a comprehensive rewards platform.

What can Athona offer you?

• Experts in healthcare recruitment and market knowledge.
• Nationwide opportunities across multiple healthcare sectors.
• Full support throughout interview and onboarding stages.
• Overseas candidate support where required.
• Dedicated consultants focused on your career goals.
• Ongoing support after placement begins.

Interested? Simply apply above today to enjoy these excellent career prospects and reap the rewards of making a real difference to others, every day.

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