Job Title

Job Title: Forensic Psychologist – Secure Mental Health Hospital - Part TimeSalary: £55,000 per annum (Pro Rata)Hours: Part time - 2 or 3 days per week (Flexible on the working days)Location: Bexhill, East SussexContract Type: PermanentQualifications: HCPC Registered Forensic PsychologistAre you an experienced Forensic Psychologist looking for meaningful part time work within a secure mental health setting?Do you want flexibility over your working days and the opportunity to work alongside a growing psychology team?Are you seeking a team that values clinical autonomy, multidisciplinary collaboration, and professional development?Overview:Compass Associates is proud to be partnered with a specialist independent provider of mental health and neurodevelopmental services to support the recruitment of a Forensic Psychologist for one of their flagship secure services in East Sussex.This is a part time, permanent position working 2 or 3 days per week. There is flexibility in choosing your working days, and you’ll be based on site at a well established hospital service supporting adults with complex needs, including mental health diagnoses, learning disabilities, autism, and forensic histories.You’ll report into a Lead Psychologist, working collaboratively with them and an Assistant Psychologist. The caseload is varied and flexible, involving a combination of individual and group sessions, tailored to clinical need. The psychology provision is well integrated into the wider MDT, with a shared focus on recovery oriented care.Responsibilities:Conduct psychological assessments and develop formulation led care plansDeliver specialist interventions to service users with complex and forensic presentationsCollaborate with the MDT, offering psychological consultation and adviceContribute to audit, clinical governance and supervisionMaintain high standards of documentation and adhere to clinical best practiceSupport the creation of a safe and therapeutic ward environmentCandidate Requirements:Essential:HCPC Registered Forensic PsychologistAt least 2 years’ post qualification experience in forensic, secure or inpatient servicesStrong understanding of personality disorders, complex mental health needs, and offending behavioursExperience with both 1:1 and group therapeutic deliveryConfidence in clinical risk assessment and behavioural formulationDesirable:Additional therapeutic training (DBT, EMDR, Schema Therapy, etc.)Experience with ASD and LD populationsFamiliarity with indirect clinical work and systemic consultationCompany Benefits:Career development & training opportunitiesCPD access and virtual learning resourcesHealth & wellbeing hub24/7 counselling supportHigh street discountsCommutable From:Brighton, Eastbourne, Hastings, Lewes, Seaford, Bexhill, Uckfield, Newhaven, Hailsham, Crowborough (all within ~20 miles)Contact Details:For more information or to apply, please contact Georgia Arnold at Compass Associates: :Compass Associates is acting as a recruitment consultancy for this permanent vacancy. We offer a £200 John Lewis voucher for any successful referral we place into this or another permanent role.