At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide clinical services and lead trauma-informed care for patients in a rehabilitation ward.
- Company: Join a supportive team dedicated to improving mental health outcomes.
- Benefits: Enjoy 38 days annual leave, pension, free parking, and health service discounts.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of individuals while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: HCPC registered Clinical, Forensic or Counselling Psychologist with trauma experience.
The predicted salary is between 37338 - 44962 £ per year.
Responsibilities
- Manage workload within a long‑term rehabilitation ward consisting of working‑age men.
- Provide clinical and therapeutic services using trauma‑informed frameworks such as DBT and EMDR.
- Lead and coordinate with other psychologists, supported by an assistant psychologist.
- Support patients with EMDR and contribute to the development of trauma‑informed care practices across the site.
- Maintain service quality and contribute to service delivery improvement.
Qualifications
- Clinical, Forensic or Counselling Psychologist with HCPC registration, or in the process of obtaining registration within 6 months.
- Experience working with trauma and forensic populations.
- Leadership experience or potential to lead clinical teams.
- Knowledge of trauma‑informed care; additional training in DBT and EMDR acceptable.
- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work with a wide variety of people.
Benefits
We offer an excellent benefits package including a pension, sickness policy on par with the NHS, free parking, access to the Blue Light Card and health service discount schemes, 38 days annual leave.
Forensic Clinical or Counselling Psychologist in Colchester employer: St Andrew’s Healthcare
As a leading provider of mental health services, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment for our Forensic Clinical or Counselling Psychologists. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through ongoing training opportunities in trauma-informed care, alongside an attractive benefits package that includes generous annual leave, a competitive pension scheme, and access to exclusive discounts. Located in a vibrant community, we offer a unique chance to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a balanced work-life experience.
