Qualified Practitioner Psychologist (Maternity Leave) Part Time

Coffee Hall, Buckinghamshire
Elysium Healthcare Limited

Qualified Practitioner Psychologist (maternity cover)

We are seeking a qualified HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist for a 12 month, fixed term (maternity cover) position commencing in January/February 2024.

The post holder will be based in our well-established 39 bed female forensic service, which encompasses medium and low secure care. There will be opportunity to utilise a variety of therapeutic approaches to aid rehabilitation for women whom have complex needs and require help to manage their internal processes in a safer way.

The successful candidate will be welcomed into a friendly and supportive team of qualified, ‘in training’ and Assistant Psychologists, each of whom work within a variety of different Psychological frameworks and modalities.

This role will be suitable for a Practitioner Psychologist who is at least 2 years post qualification with experience of supervising others, and working with forensic clients. It is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their experience of overseeing and leading a well-established service, as well as someone already working at a more senior level, who is wanting to work in a challenging a rewarding environment.

Salary banding £44-65k depending upon experience. We would welcome applicants with a variety of experience, whom are at different stages in their Psychological career. This is an on-site position, and full time hours (37.5 per week) are preferable, although those seeking part-time hours or some flexible working arrangement will be considered.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Holding a caseload of clinical work, including carrying out individual and group psychological assessment and intervention and developing formulations.
• Offering specialist clinical advice including the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care within the service.
• Attending relevant meetings to contribute to clinical care and service user progressions, including liaison with external professionals (including commissioners and CMHTs) as part of the MDT / CPA process.
• Taking a lead in collaborative risk assessment and management for individual patients, supporting input from other members of the MDT.
• Facilitating reflective practice sessions for ward teams, and debrief sessions where required.
• Supervising more junior members of the department, including Psychologists in Training and Assistant Psychologists.
• Maintaining highest standards of clinical governance, ethical practice, and data protection.

If you are interested in having a chat about the role, contact Christina Allen, Lead Psychologist, on

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• HCPC Registration as a Practitioner Psychologist
• BPS Chartership, or eligibility for Chartership
• To be least two years post-qualification with experience of supervising others is essential, in addition to conferring eligibility for registration on RAPPS (Register of Applied Psychology Practice Supervisors)
• Experience working with forensic clients, supervision of others, consultation, and leadership skills.
• Competency in assessment and therapeutic intervention (multi-modal) and structured professional judgement risk assessments.
• Training and experience in DBT (Dialectical Behavioural Therapy) is desirable
• Clear professional goals for development
• A willingness to meet professional practice expectations and the regulatory body codes of ethics

What you will get:

• £44,000 – £65,000 dependent on experience
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave – plus your birthday off!
• Free meals and parking
• Wellbeing support and activities
• Career development and training
• Pension contribution
• Life Assurance