Psychologist - forensic

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a HCPC reg. Psychologist to work within a forensic mental health service in South Wales.

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will be joining an MDT, with a team of Psychologists, working across both locked and low secure wards for those who present with severe and ensuring metal illness, complex trauma and personality disorder.

The post holder will conduct psychological and risk assessments and provide person centred therapeutic interventions. Therapies include DBT, CBT, CFT, EMDR and schema focussed therapy on both a 121 and group basis.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – full time, subject to applications part time may be considered

Salary - £48,500 - £55,500

** preceptorship opportunities to band 8a available*
* Experience required:

Clinical, Counselling and Forensic Psychologists applying will have HCPC registration and previous experience working in either secure services or inpatient services. Those with DBT training will be at an advantage.

Why Shire Healthcare?

As an experienced permanent recruiter to services across the nation, we understand the complex nature of Psychological Therapies and can draw on years of experience to ensure you are offered a bespoke service and any offer of employment is representative of your skills and experience.

In addition, you will be working with Lena Antoniou, a healthcare recruitment consultant with 20 years of experience, 14 years of which recruiting solely within Psychological Therapies and therefore offering specialist knowledge and a passion for this industry. Lena can offer support and advice with CV writing, bespoke interview preparation and tips along with sound knowledge of the employer, the role, and their ethos.

If you are interested in this role and wish to find out more then please apply today.

Not for you? Refer those that meet the criteria, and you will receive a referral bonus, as our way of saying thank you.

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