Lead CAMHS Clinical & Forensic Psychologist

Haringey GP Federation; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Sheffield seeks a qualified Principal Clinical/Forensic Psychologist to enhance services for children and young people. This role involves providing expert psychological assessments, leading care planning in multi-agency contexts, and supervising trainees. Candidates should have a doctoral level qualification and HCPC registration, alongside significant experience working in child mental health services. Opportunities for service development and leadership are available, within a supportive environment that values flexible working.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension schemes

Health and wellbeing programmes

Exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• Post-graduate training in clinical/forensic psychology.
• HCPC registration required.
• Additional post-doctoral training in specific areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychological assessments.
• Lead psychological formulation and care planning.
• Supervise junior psychologists and trainees.

Skills

Clinical/forensic psychology expertise

Complex assessment skills

Effective communication

Collaborative working

Education

Doctoral level training in psychology

HCPC registration as Practitioner Psychologist

Job description

A leading healthcare organization in Sheffield seeks a qualified Principal Clinical/Forensic Psychologist to enhance services for children and young people. This role involves providing expert psychological assessments, leading care planning in multi-agency contexts, and supervising trainees. Candidates should have a doctoral level qualification and HCPC registration, alongside significant experience working in child mental health services. Opportunities for service development and leadership are available, within a supportive environment that values flexible working.