Head of Psychology – forensic

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Consultant Psychologist/Head of Psychology for a forensic service in North Yorkshire.

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will be leading a medium secure service who are working towards developing trauma informed care. This hospital have 7 wards hosting service users who present with ASD, learning disabilities, personality disorder an complex mental illness. The post holder will also hold a small clinical caseload delivering EMDR, CBT, DBT and CAT therapy.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – both part time and full time is being considered

Salary – £78,250 – £ 81,500 FTE

Experience required:

Due to the seniority of this role, Psychologists applying will have HCPC registration as a Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist along extensive experience working and leading within forensic services. Senior management experience is required.

Why Shire Healthcare?

As an experienced permanent recruiter to services across the nation, we understand the complex nature of Psychological Therapies and can draw on years of experience to ensure you are offered a bespoke service and any offer of employment is representative of your skills and experience.

In addition, you will be working with Lena Antoniou, a healthcare recruitment consultant with 19 years of experience, 13 years of which recruiting solely within Psychological Therapies and therefore offering specialist knowledge and a passion for this industry. Lena can offer support and advice with CV writing, bespoke interview preparation and tips along with sound knowledge of the employer, the role, and their ethos.

If you are interested in this role and wish to find out more then please apply today.

Not for you? Refer those that meet the criteria, and you will receive a referral bonus, as our way of saying thank you.

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