Job Description

Job Title

Locum Registered Psychologist (Adult Male Inpatient Service)

Banding

Band 8a/8b Equivalent

Location

North West England

Working Hours

Part time -Time

Salary

Competitive Hourly Rate

Registered Psychologist | Secure Inpatient Service | Adult Mental Health

Pulse are currently recruiting for an HCPC Registered Psychologist to join our client's secure mental health service in the North West of England. This is an excellent opportunity for a Psychologist with experience in mental health, secure services, HCR-20 assessments, risk management, and psychological interventions to work with adult males presenting with complex mental health and forensic needs.

Our client is open to applicants from Clinical, Counselling, or Forensic Psychologists provided you have experience delivering psychological assessments and interventions within adult mental health and forensic environments. The role offers the opportunity to work with a varied and complex caseload, contribute to service development projects, and play a key role in the ongoing delivery of high-quality psychological care.

This position would suit a Psychologist looking to further develop their expertise in forensic practice while working within a supportive and experienced Psychology department.

Responsibilities

As a Registered Psychologist, your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering evidence-based 1:1 psychological interventions to adult male service users.
• Undertaking comprehensive psychological assessments and formulations.
• Completing structured professional judgement risk assessments, including HCR-20 assessments.
• Producing high-quality psychological reports and clinical documentation.
• Attending and contributing to CPA meetings, ward rounds, MDT reviews, and risk management discussions.
• Supporting the wider Psychology team with service development initiatives and departmental projects.
• Assisting with outcome measures, audit activity, and clinical governance requirements.
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to support positive clinical outcomes.
• Providing consultation and psychological expertise regarding complex and high-risk presentations.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Flexible locum contract opportunity.
• Full-time Monday to Friday working pattern.
• Opportunity to work within a specialist secure forensic mental health setting.
• Varied and complex caseload that will enhance your forensic and risk assessment experience.
• Exposure to multidisciplinary working and complex clinical presentations.
• Opportunity to further develop expertise in HCR-20 and specialist forensic risk assessments.
• Supportive and experienced Psychology department.
• Involvement in service development projects, audits, outcome measures, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Potential for contract extension subject to service requirements.
• Dedicated Pulse consultant supporting you throughout the recruitment process.
• Weekly payroll and streamlined compliance support through Pulse.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• Doctorate in Clinical, Counselling, Forensic Psychology or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Experience delivering psychological assessments and interventions within adult mental health services.
• Experience working within forensic, secure, inpatient, or related settings.
• Experience undertaking risk assessments and contributing to risk management plans.
• Excellent report-writing, communication, and multidisciplinary working skills.

Desirable

• Chartered status with the British Psychological Society (BPS).
• Experience completing HCR-20 assessments.
• Experience working with adult males presenting with complex mental health needs and offending behaviours.
• Experience contributing to service development, audit, research, or quality improvement initiatives.

Applicants who may not meet every requirement are still encouraged to apply. If you have relevant experience within secure mental health, forensic services, or complex adult mental health settings, I'd be keen to hear from you.

How to Apply

If you're interested in this opportunity, please apply via the Pulse website. A member of the recruitment team will review your application and contact you to discuss the position in more detail, including the service, location, and suitability of your experience.

Why Work with Pulse

• Dedicated consultant specialising in Psychology recruitment.
• Access to exclusive locum and permanent Psychology opportunities across the UK.
• Expert market knowledge and career advice.
• Support throughout the interview and onboarding process.
• Fast and efficient compliance and registration support.
• Weekly payroll and prompt payments.
• Long-standing relationships with NHS and private healthcare providers.
• Ongoing support throughout your assignment and beyond.

Reasonable Adjustments

Pulse is committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application, interview, or onboarding stages, please let us know. Our team will work with you and the hiring organisation to ensure appropriate support is in place throughout your recruitment journey.