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Clinical or Forensic Psychologist Medium Secure, Northampton
Client: St Andrew’s Healthcare
Location: Northampton, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
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EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 865893a0c952
Job Views: 6
Posted: 12.08.2025
Expiry Date: 26.09.2025
Job Description:
Clinical and / or Forensic Psychologist 0.8 to 1 WTE (NHS Grade 8a, b or c)
Medium Secure – Acquired Brain injury (Rose ward)
Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire
Psychologist - Salary from £46,781 to Consultant Psychologist - Salary from £74,331
We are St Andrew’s, a mental health charity that inspires hope. We work with various organizations to transform the lives of people with complex mental health needs. We provide specialist mental health care, inpatient and community services, education, and research to improve lives.
Our vision is a society where everyone living with mental health needs is heard, valued, and hopeful for their future.
Join us and help transform lives!
You and the role
We seek to appoint a 0.8 to 1 WTE Clinical or Forensic Psychologist, HCPC registered, with experience from qualified psychologist (band 8a) to consultant psychologist, interested in working with complex and challenging patient groups.
The ward: Acquired Brain Injury (Rose ward)
Rose is a 16-bed forensic neuropsychiatry unit for men with neurological and mental health conditions requiring neurobehavioral rehabilitation in a forensic setting. Diagnoses include acquired or traumatic brain injury, dementia, stroke, epilepsy, Huntington’s disease, possibly with learning disabilities, psychosis, or personality disorder. We pride ourselves on managing the most complex cases.
Psychology is highly valued and integrated within a multidisciplinary team. The post holder will be involved in assessments, formulation-led interventions, and contribute to service development. Approaches include CBT, Schema, CFT, EMDR, DBT, and trauma-informed care, in individual and group formats.
Opportunities include professional development, reflective practice, supervision, support, training, and research. We support innovation and research, offering good support and supervision to promote wellbeing.
Participation in CPD is encouraged, with opportunities for neuropsychology qualifications. Staff wellbeing is prioritized, recognizing the importance of self-care.
In return
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 38 days holiday, NHS-like sickness policy, car lease scheme, free parking, cycle-to-work scheme, healthcare discounts, employee support, and opportunities for research, training, and CPD.
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