Practitioner Psychologist - Adult Inpatient

The role

This role involves leading psychological assessments, formulation, and treatment planning for women with personality disorder and complex mental health needs. You will deliver evidence-based therapies and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team in a secure in-patient setting.

What you will do

• Lead psychological assessments, formulation, and ongoing treatment planning for service users
• Deliver evidence-based therapies, including CBT, DBT, and schema-informed approaches
• Develop and co-facilitate group and individual therapy programmes tailored to personality disorders
• Collaborate within the MDT, offering consultation, supervision, and formulation support
• Engage in audit, service development, and evaluation
• Champion person-centred care, promoting autonomy and meaningful occupation
• Contribute to research and clinical governance initiatives

Required qualifications

• Doctorate in Psychology or equivalent
• HCPC-registered or eligible
• Experience delivering evidence-based therapy (CBT, DBT, schema therapy)
• Proven ability to work within forensic or secure settings, supporting women with personality disorders

Nice to have

• Experience in specialist in-patient or secure rehabilitation services
• Skills in clinical audit, service evaluation, or research
• Supervisory experience, keen interest in teaching/supporting junior staff

Benefits

• Access to specialist therapeutic training (e.g., CBT, DBT)
• Internal & external CPD with clinical supervision and peer support
• Pension scheme
• Employee assistance
• Staff discounts
• On-site meals provided during shifts at many locations
• Opportunities for career progression

Before you apply

• Recruitment team will contact shortlisted candidates by phone to discuss the role further

About the company

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