Overview
In this role you will deliver high-quality, specialist clinical psychology within secure services for men (and potentially women) at Guild Lodge. You will assess risks and needs, provide individual and group interventions, and contribute to staff development through consultation, training and supervision. The post offers opportunities to advance neuropsychological assessment, psychosis, personality difficulties and developmental trauma expertise within forensic/clinical practice. You will work as part of the Psychological Services Team to impact care across low/medium secure settings and related service areas.
Pay / Benefits
- flexible working
- wellbeing resources and support
- various working patterns (term time, part-time, flexi-time)
Responsibilities
- Assess and formulate service-user risks and needs; deliver group and individual interventions
- Contribute to workforce development through consultation, training, and supervision
- Develop expertise across forensic/clinical practice within the team
- Support knowledge sharing and supervise other professionals as part of broader psychology services
- Engage with neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation concepts when relevant
Key requirements
- Post graduate doctoral level clinical psychology training or equivalent; HCPC registration; eligibility for BPS membership; ongoing CPD
- Experience as a clinical psychologist or trainee with complex mental health and risk needs
- Experience in forensic settings or with forensic clients; varied psychological assessments and interventions
- Ability to integrate information from multiple sources to inform care and management plans
- Strong communication skills (written and oral) to convey sensitive information
- Excellent communication
- Collaborative by nature
- Adaptable to service needs
- Risk assessment methods/models
- Neuropsychological assessment tools and interpretation
- Relational/integrative approaches (e.g., Schema Therapy)
Clinical Psychologist in Preston employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
