Clinical / Forensic Psychologist - Adult Inpatient
Pulse HealthcarePontypridd, Wales, United Kingdom · Posted 8 months agoDescription
Clinical / Forensic Psychologist
Banding: Band 7 (with preceptorship to 8a for newly qualified Psychologists)
Location: Pontypridd, South Wales
Working Hours: Full-time (flexibility considered)
Salary: Band 7 equivalent, based on experience
Are you a Clinical or Forensic Psychologist looking for a role that offers flexibility, career development, and the chance to make a real impact? Join Heatherwood Court, part of Iris Care Group, a leading provider of complex mental health services across South Wales and beyond. Located in a beautiful rural setting near Pontypridd, is a specialist forensic mental health hospital offering Locked Rehabilitation and Low Secure Services. We value our psychologists and provide a dedicated career development programme, including funded training and allocated time for professional growth.
Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- Deliver comprehensive psychological assessments, risk assessments, and formulations
- Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions, including CBT, DBT, CFT, EMDR, and Schema Therapy
- Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to support service users with complex mental health needs and personality disorders
- Contribute to staff well-being programmes and offer relationally focused supervision
- Engage in audit, research, and networking opportunities across Iris Care Group services
Benefits
- Dedicated career development programme with funded training
- Regular clinical supervision and robust line management support
- Opportunities for audit, research, and academic collaboration
- Access to a dynamic team of psychologists and multi-disciplinary professionals
- Beautiful South Wales location with excellent quality of life
Qualifications and Experience
- HCPC registration as a Clinical or Forensic Psychologist (essential)
- Experience working with complex mental health needs and challenging behaviours
- Interest in personality disorder interventions (DBT training desirable; training available)
- Newly qualified psychologists are encouraged to apply – preceptorship to Band 8a offered
How to Apply
Apply today via the Pulse website. Once your application is submitted, our recruitment team will contact you to discuss the next steps.
Why Work with Pulse
Pulse is a leading provider of healthcare staffing solutions, offering access to exclusive roles, competitive pay rates, and dedicated support throughout your career journey.
Reasonable Adjustments
We are committed to supporting applicants with disabilities or additional needs. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
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