Forensic/Clinical Psychologist
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Are you a Clinical or Forensic Psychologist with a passion for Forensic Mental Health?
We're looking for a Psychologist to join our team at Ash Ward, a 12-bed Male Low Secure inpatient unit based in Bridgwater. We provide person-centred care for men with complex mental health needs across Somerset and the South West, working within a trauma-informed, psychologically and medically led model of care. You'll be part of a skilled multidisciplinary team including psychiatry, nursing, occupational therapy, and psychology.
Our focus is on reducing distress, managing risk, and promoting independence and social inclusion, with the ultimate goal of supporting safe and timely discharge.
Our Trust also has a Community Forensic Team with other psychologists, giving you access to wider support, collaboration, and shared expertise beyond the ward environment.
Why join us?
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctoral Clinical Psychology or equivalentRegistered with HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist
Desirable
- Accreditation in NICE approved therapy e.g., CBT or CATRelevant specialist CPD training in psychological therapy with long term mental health problemsClinical Supervision training
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working with people with long term mental health problemsCompetence in core psychological assessment formulation and skills intervention skills and in neuro-psychological assessmentTeaching and training psychology to staff and other professionals
Desirable
- Research and development work in area relevant to people with long term mental health problemsExperience of providing a psychological service to inpatient services.
About the employer
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer: