Principal / Senior Practitioner Psychologist – Forensic Mental Health (Adult Males)(Band 8a–8b)Lancashire – Split Across Two Male Secure EnvironmentsPart‐Time | 2–3 Days per WeekHighly Competitive SalaryIn order to make an application, simply read through the following job description and make sure to attach relevant documents.Are you an experienced HCPC‐registered Psychologist looking for a senior, part‐time role within forensic mental health? This is a rare opportunity to join two well‐established adult male secure services, delivering specialist psychological input while enjoying a high degree of autonomy, flexibility and clinical influence.Your primary base will be one secure site, with planned visits to a second location approximately once per fortnight. You'll play a key role in shaping psychologically informed care, supporting both service users with complex needs and the staff teams around them.What You'll Be Doing:Deliver specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for adults with complex mental health presentationsSupport staff teams in managing trauma, risk and challenging behaviourFacilitate reflective practice groups and staff wellbeing sessionsProvide clinical leadership within a psychologically led serviceSupervise and support junior members of the psychology teamWork closely with a multidisciplinary team across both secure settingsContribute to evidence‐based service development and trauma‐informed careWhat We're Looking For:HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist (Clinical, Counselling or Forensic)Experience working with adults with complex mental health and/or behavioural needsConfidence in trauma‐informed approaches and managing challenging behaviourExperience supervising others or contributing at a senior clinical levelForensic or secure‐setting experience desirable but not essentialBand 8a Psychologists with strong experience are encouraged to applySalary & Benefits:Competitive pay aligned to Band 8a–8b experienceFlexible part‐time working (minimum 2 days per week)High level of clinical autonomy and influenceSupportive, experienced MDT environmentOpportunities to deliver reflective practice and staff supportOngoing professional development within a specialist forensic settingWeekly payroll and streamlined compliance via PulseInterested?Apply via the Pulse website or get in touch to arrange a confidential conversation. A specialist Mental Health Recruitment Consultant will discuss the role, your experience and next steps in detail.Reasonable Adjustments:If you require any adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know. xxuwjjq We're committed to accessibility and fairness at every stage.
Job Title
Psychologist