Band 7 Clinical Psychologist – Forensic/Prison Mental Health

Transformationunitgm; Enfield; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A major NHS trust in London is looking for a Band 7 Clinical Psychologist to join their mental health service within HMP Brixton. The role involves providing psychological assessments and therapeutic interventions to prisoners and working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates will need a Doctoral level qualification in Clinical Psychology or equivalent, with experience in forensic settings being advantageous. This position offers opportunities for professional development and making impactful contributions to mental health care.

Benefits

NHS Discounts

Generous annual leave

NHS pension scheme

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment in various care settings.
• Experience of working with diverse client groups, maintaining professionalism under stress.
• Experience in a forensic setting, ideally in a prison environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychological assessments and therapy to clients.
• Support the therapies team to meet operational policy and integrated pathways.
• Act as care coordinator, managing planning and review of care plans.

Skills

Psychological assessment

Therapeutic interventions

Autonomy

Collaboration in multidisciplinary teams

Teaching and training

Research skills

Education

Doctoral level training in Clinical Psychology

Doctoral or Master's level training in Forensic Psychology

Training in working with neurodiversity

Job description

A major NHS trust in London is looking for a Band 7 Clinical Psychologist to join their mental health service within HMP Brixton. The role involves providing psychological assessments and therapeutic interventions to prisoners and working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates will need a Doctoral level qualification in Clinical Psychology or equivalent, with experience in forensic settings being advantageous. This position offers opportunities for professional development and making impactful contributions to mental health care.