Senior Clinical/Forensic Psychologist

An fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Senior Clinical/Forensic Psychologist to work in an exceptional mental health hospital based in the Thatcham, Berkshire area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

The combination of medium secure and low secure units and rehabilitation flats at the hospital provides a seamless internal care pathway supporting and empowering patients in their recovery and rehabilitation

To be considered for this position you must be registered with the HCPC, BPS accredited and a Chartered Member of the BPS

As the Psychologist your key responsibilities include:

• Autonomous in managing your own caseload, which will involve working with complex service-users
• Attending regular clinical and service development meetings, such as MDT's, CPA's, referrals, and other hospital-wide meetings
• An integral part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team on Male LD MSU
• Providing both long & short-term work, which includes being able to undertake clinical assessments to determine clinical needs & treatment plans
• Providing both individual and group work to the patients
• Maintaining monthly clinical supervision as well as regular line-management supervision

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Evidence of engagement in mental health networks
• Post-doctoral level knowledge and application of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis
• Experience in using psychological models and theories to address a range of risk and behavioural issues

The successful Psychologist will receive an excellent salary of £55,000 - £57,000 pro rata - Pay frequency is monthly. This exciting position is a permanent part time role working through days. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) - plus your birthday off!
• Free meals on duty and parking
• Wellbeing support and activities
• Career development and training
• Enhanced Maternity Package

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