Clinical/Forensic Psychologist

Overview

In this role you join a specialist team delivering expert consultation, formulation and intervention for individuals who have engaged in stalking within the criminal justice system. You will develop knowledge of stalking-focused psychology, adapting established methods to new interventions and contribute to reducing reoffending and improving wellbeing. The role offers cross-agency collaboration across NHS and non-NHS settings, with comprehensive training in stalking risk assessment and therapy. You will work in a values-driven, innovative environment that supports flexible working and professional growth.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible working
• home working via virtual means
• band 7 to 8a preceptorship or band 8a
• supportive, values-driven culture
• opportunity to work across NHS and non-NHS settings
• training and professional development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Provide expert consultation and intervention for service users within the criminal justice system who have engaged in stalking
• Develop and adapt psychological formulations and intervention approaches to manage offenders in this field
• Engage in continual professional development and training in stalking psychology and the Stalking Risk Profile
• Collaborate with Probation, Police and victim advocacy to coordinate care
• Contribute to reducing repeat offending and improving psychological wellbeing of service users
• Support workforce development across the criminal justice system with knowledge and skills in stalking psychology
• Work within a team led by a Principal Clinical Psychologist & Clinical Lead and alongside forensic/clinical psychology colleagues
• Deliver services across NHS and non-NHS settings with potential remote delivery as part of the working week

Key requirements

• Previous experience of working within forensic mental health services
• Current UK professional registration
• Willingness to develop knowledge and skills in stalking psychology
• Ability to adapt psychological principles to new interventions for offenders
• Engagement with multidisciplinary teams across agencies

• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Collaborative and adaptable
• Strong communication and consultation skills
• Knowledge of stalking-related psychological issues
• Experience with risk assessment and relevant therapies
• Ability to apply psychological principles to offender management

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