Clinical or Forensic Psychologist
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St Andrews is the UKs largest mental health charity and a unique provider of specialist care in mental health and learning disability. We aspire to deliver truly world class, holistic services within our modern facilities. Our independence means we can always put patients interests at the heart of decision making, while re-investing surpluses in frontline services. Our patients and your colleagues will expect you to live the St Andrews CARE values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence every single day. The Service
The role is on a male medium secure ward (Robinson), one of three Working Age Male wards, that provides care and treatment for working age males with mental health problems and forensic risk needs. As a ward psychologist, you will have an assistant psychologist to support you in the role. You will work closely with the other male wards and clinical teams to ensure the pathways between the wards/services are maximised and meet patients needs as they progress through treatment and recovery. Benefits of this role and service
Work in a psychology team with clinical and forensic psychologists and one assistant psychologist for each ward. Psychology staff with a wide range of specialist therapeutic skills such as advanced training in CBT, EMDR, DBT, violence interventions, Fire Setting, sexual offending treatment as well as wide range of clinical and forensic specialist assessment skills. Specialist Medium Secure services of which only a few exists in the country such as for Acquired Brain Injury, DEAF males and females, Older Men and a medium secure / low secure blended service for females. Weekly reflective practice, CPD and formulation meetings for the psychology staff in the division. Opportunity to work across wards to develop experience or deliver specialist work. Opportunity to contribute to service delivery and innovation in the department and division. Research support and opportunities. Opportunities and support to develop into Principal and Consultant level roles in the future. Undertake additional paid assignments such as individual therapies, assessments, etc. in our Community Partnerships Team. The role
We seek a 0.8 to 1.0WTE HCPC Registered Forensic or Clinical Psychologists or trainee psychologists who will qualify in 2026 to work within the Medium Secure Division. The successful applicant will work with an established psychology team with ConsultantPsychologists, Principal Psychologists, Clinical & Forensic Psychologists, AssistantPsychologists, trainee psychologists, graduate volunteers and placement students. You will also be a key member of an MDT alongside our highly regarded colleagues from Psychiatry, Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy and other specialist disciplines. We offer competitive salaries and conditions of service that include opportunities for research, teaching and continuing professional development. Rewards We offer an excellent benefits package including sickness policy on par with NHS, 38 days holiday per annum, car lease scheme, free parking, cycle to work scheme and opportunities for teaching and continuing professional development. Interested For further details please contact our Recruitment Team for an informal discussion. Closing Date: 1 February 2026 Interviews can be held before the closing date.
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- Location:
- United Kingdom
- Job Type:
- PartTime
- Category:
- Health;Health