Clinical/Counselling/ Forensic Psychologist

Transformationunitgm; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Principal Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist to work at HMP Nottingham. This role focuses on delivering high-quality psychological care to individuals dealing with substance misuse, while supervising assistant psychologists. An essential part of this position is developing trauma-informed practices based on the latest research. The ideal candidate should have a Doctorate and experience in forensic psychology. A commitment to inclusivity and innovation is important in this NHS environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Doctorate in psychology.
• Experience in forensic settings is essential.
• Competence in providing therapeutic interventions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the provision of psychological interventions in a prison setting.
• Supervise Assistant Psychologists and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Develop trauma informed practices based on current research.

Skills

Forensic experience

Therapy

Education

Doctorate

Job description

Employer Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site HMP Nottingham Town Nottingham Salary £55,690 - £62,682 pa pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 25/01/2026 23:59

Clinical/Counselling/ Forensic Psychologist

Band 8a

Job overview

Make a Real Difference in a Unique Setting

Are you a compassionate and motivated nurse looking for a rewarding challenge? Join Team NHFT as a Principal Clinical/ Counselling or Forensic Psychologist at HMP Nottigham, where you'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to residents in a secure environment.

At Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT), we're proud to be rated. Outstanding by the CQC. We're committed to innovation, inclusivity, and making a real difference in the lives of our patients and staff.

Main duties of the job

This role will be to lead the provision of psychological interventions and provide input from a psychological perspective to individuals in prison with difficulties with substance misuse. To supervise and oversee the work of an Assistant Psychologists as well as work closely with the multidisciplinary team consisting of nursing staff, prison staff and other organisations focused on wellbeing. The successful post holder will develop trauma informed practice using up to date research and develop an evidence base.

Working for our organisation

NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools.We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.

NHFT promotes a culture of learning to improve the care and safety of our patients and staff, which focuses on people who enable our Trust to be ‘outstanding’ by supporting opportunity, innovation, development and growth.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the ‘About You’ Section of the document.

Person specification

• Doctorate
• Forensic experience

Experience

• Therapy

All roles are subject to the home office immigration rules and therefore eligibility must meet certain requirements for any sponsorship to be considered. Please visit the government website for more information regarding eligibility,

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We are an equal opportunities employer, which aims to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.