In this role you will lead psychological provision within an adult inpatient ward, working closely with an MDT to integrate high-quality psychological practice. You will provide specialist assessments, formulate treatment plans, and deliver interventions for individuals and groups while supporting staff with supervision and consultation. The role shapes a therapeutic, recovery-focused inpatient environment and advances service development within a complex healthcare setting. You will work with cross-functional teams to improve client outcomes and ensure psychologically informed care.
Responsibilities
Lead specialist psychological assessments including risk assessment for inpatients
formulate and implement formal psychological treatment plans across care settings
deliver psychological interventions for individuals, carers, families and groups
provide advice, consultation and dissemination of psychological research to the treating team
supervise trainees and provide professional supervision to staff
contribute to teaching, training and placement for trainee psychologists
participate in recruitment and interview panels for psychology staff
lead on evaluation, research, and complex audits to improve service delivery
develop and disseminate best practice in psychology within the service area
lead the psychology component of IT-driven service development and policy implementation
Key requirements
Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology
HCPC registration as a practitioner psychologist or eligibility for registration
Continuing professional development (CPD) as recommended by the BPS
Formal training in supervision of other psychologists
Experience with safeguarding and knowledge of relevant legislation
Good understanding of mental health service delivery and risk assessment
Strong relationship building with internal and external stakeholders
clear communication and consultation
ability to assess and formulate complex risk factors
Complex psychological assessment and interpretation of data from diverse sources
psychological formulation and treatment planning across settings
delivery of psychologically informed group interventions
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