Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist

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  • North London
  • £64,156-71,148 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
We are seeking to recruit an innovative, enthusiastic and motivated Band 8a Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologists to join a large and dynamic psychology department in the Forensic Directorate covering medium and low security as well as forensic community services in East London. We would also consider offering this as Band 7 development post for applicants with relevant experienceThe post holders will be based in the low secure service at Wolfson House, and will be embedded in a particular ward MDT, but will also be closely aligned to the forensic community team; bridging inpatient and community services will be an integral part of the role.The post holder will lead on the implementation of an attachment focused model of working (DMM), especially in relation to discharging longer-stay service users, and in applying this model to achieve a more nuanced understanding of risk. Relevant training will be available.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will be responsible for the psychological care of all (male) service users on one ward, as well as feeding into unit and directorate-wide activities.We are looking for someone who has experience of working in a relevant setting, and would be able to take on some organisational and line management responsibilities alongside their clinical role. As a senior member of staff, the post holder will also be supported to contribute to wider service development opportunities.About usOur mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.DetailsDate posted27 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary£64,156 to £71,148 a year per annum Inc HCAsContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number363-FOR7411246Job locationsWolfson House311-315 Green LanesLondonN4 2ESJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesKindly refer to the job description and person specification that is attached to the vacancy profile. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesKindly refer to the job description and person specification that is attached to the vacancy profile.Person SpecificationEducation/ Qualification/ TrainingEssential
  • Clinical Post Graduate Doctoral level training in Clinical, Forensic or Counselling Psychology or equivalent accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
  • Evidence of CPD in accordance with BPS recommendations
  • Either: Recognized qualification or training in psychotherapy supervision or
  • Clinical supervision training for doctoral clinical /counselling psychology trainees.
  • Registered as a practitioner psychologist by the HCPC.
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience of providing specialist psychological assessments and treatment interventions to patients with complex problems, including severe mental illness, personality disorder, substance misuse, offending behaviour and/or dual diagnosis
  • Providing specialist psychological assessment and intervention across a range of care settings including community and inpatient
  • Exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care and treatment within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan.
  • Representing psychology within the context of multi-disciplinary and inter agency care
Knowledge and SkillsEssential
  • Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management, including the use of theoretical models to analyse information and develop formulations upon which to base choice of treatment.
  • Skills in the practice of at least one specialised psychological therapy appropriate to the treatment of patients with complex needs, personality disorder, dual diagnosis, substance misuse, offending, and high level knowledge of the theory and practice of one other
  • Skills in delivering psychological interventions in individual and group formats, adapted to meet the needs of the individual or group
Person SpecificationEducation/ Qualification/ TrainingEssential
  • Clinical Post Graduate Doctoral level training in Clinical, Forensic or Counselling Psychology or equivalent accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
  • Evidence of CPD in accordance with BPS recommendations
  • Either: Recognized qualification or training in psychotherapy supervision or
  • Clinical supervision training for doctoral clinical /counselling psychology trainees.
  • Registered as a practitioner psychologist by the HCPC.
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience of providing specialist psychological assessments and treatment interventions to patients with complex problems, including severe mental illness, personality disorder, substance misuse, offending behaviour and/or dual diagnosis
  • Providing specialist psychological assessment and intervention across a range of care settings including community and inpatient
  • Exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care and treatment within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan.
  • Representing psychology within the context of multi-disciplinary and inter agency care
Knowledge and SkillsEssential
  • Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management, including the use of theoretical models to analyse information and develop formulations upon which to base choice of treatment.
  • Skills in the practice of at least one specialised psychological therapy appropriate to the treatment of patients with complex needs, personality disorder, dual diagnosis, substance misuse, offending, and high level knowledge of the theory and practice of one other
  • Skills in delivering psychological interventions in individual and group formats, adapted to meet the needs of the individual or group

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