The South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust (SWYFT) is seeking a Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist (Band 7-8a) to join the Inpatient Psychology Team at Cheswold Park Hospital. The role involves assessment and therapeutic interventions for people with complex mental health needs within a secure setting, and includes opportunities for research, service development and training.
Main Responsibilities
- Provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention to inpatient service users with complex, often forensic, mental health needs.
- Deliver group and individual therapy and support continuity of care through the transition to less restrictive environments.
- Consult and supervise colleagues, including assisting with the development of Band 7 Clinical Psychologists, trainees and assistant psychologists.
- Support multidisciplinary planning and service delivery in collaboration with other agencies.
- Conduct psychometric assessments and produce reports for clinical decision‑making.
- Maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with Trust and national policy.
- Tend to safeguarding, risk assessment and clinical governance responsibilities.
- Engage in audit, research and service development activities relevant to the post.
Key Qualifications
- Doctoral qualification (PhD) in Clinical or Counselling Psychology, and HCPC registration as a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist.
- Previous NHS clinical practice, preferably in secure or forensic settings, with experience of specialist assessment and treatment.
- Strong psychometric assessment skills and experience of research, audit or service development.
- Evidence of effective ‘clinical supervision’ and training of junior staff.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
- Knowledge of safeguarding legislation for adults and children.
- Out‑of‑office travel within the Trust as required.
We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, and are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Salary: £49,387 to £64,750 a year (Band 7‑8a).
