Forensic/Clinical Psychologist

Job summaryIf you are an experienced Psychologist looking for a rewarding part-time opportunity, where you can make a difference and change lives for the better, then join Three Valleys Hospital in Keighley and enjoy support from a regional network of psychologists. Working 22.5 hours a week you will join the multidisciplinary team at Three Valleys Hospital, where you will care for people with complex mental health conditions in a safe and supportive environment. Reporting to the Lead Psychologist, you will be responsible for individual and group interventions, diagnostic and psychological assessments and treatment pathways, MDT working, HCR-20 and standard risk assessments and will be requested to design and deliver training. As a Psychologist, you will have experience and knowledge in carrying a service users caseload, assessing complex needs and designing and delivering specialist psychological treatments to support their care plans.Main duties of the jobJoin Three Valleys Hospital in Keighley as an experienced part-time Psychologist. Work 22.5 hours weekly within a multidisciplinary team, providing care for people with complex mental health conditions. Reporting to the Lead Psychologist, your responsibilities include conducting individual/group interventions, performing diagnostic and psychological assessments, facilitating treatment pathways, engaging in MDT working, executing HCR-20 and standard risk assessments, and designing/delivering training. Leverage your expertise in managing caseloads, assessing complex needs, and implementing psychological treatments. Benefit from teamwork, regular supervision, and CPD opportunities.About usElysium Healthcare offers a unique care delivery approach. With 80+ service locations across England and Wales, the company provides opportunities for growth in various sectors, including Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children's services. Part of Ramsay Health Care, Elysium boasts a global reach with over 86,000 employees. The company emphasizes safer recruitment and staff development, ensuring a commitment to safeguarding service user welfare. Candidates must undergo an Enhanced DBS disclosure to align with the organisation's safety objectives.DetailsDate posted17 September 2026Pay schemeOtherSalary
35,178 to 58,630 a year
ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time

Reference number Job locationsElysium HealthcareKeighleyBD20 6TUUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesIf you are an experienced Psychologist looking for a rewarding part-time opportunity, where you can make a difference and change lives for the better, then join Three Valleys Hospital in Keighley and enjoy support from a regional network of psychologists.Working 22.5 hours a week you will join the multidisciplinary team at Three Valleys Hospital, where you will care for people with complex mental health conditions in a safe and supportive environment.Reporting to the Lead Psychologist, you will be responsible for individual and group interventions, diagnostic and psychological assessments and treatment pathways, MDT working, HCR-20 and standard risk assessments and will be requested to design and deliver training.As a Psychologist, you will have experience and knowledge in carrying a service user’s caseload, assessing complex needs and designing and delivering specialist psychological treatments to support their care plans.  There is a strong emphasis on teamwork with regular supervision and CPD opportunities available to support you in reaching your career aspirations. Your responsibilities:Attend and contribute to CPA reviews and provide a psychological perspective regarding patient treatment, management and risk assessment in order to aid multidisciplinary decision-makingAssess service users using appropriate psychometric measures; interpret and report results accuratelyContribute to the development of evidence-based practices, strategies and policies as specified in the psychology department’s service delivery agreementConduct research in line with the psychology department’s service delivery agreement and publish and present workTo be successful in this role, you'll need:BPS recognised psychology degreeHPC RegistrationChartered Psychologist status To be an approved supervisor within the guidelines of the BPS and relevant divisionUnderstanding of evidence-based psychological practiceAbility to apply psychological knowledge to a secure psychiatric setting Experience of applying psychological knowledge to a forensic or psychiatric settingPrevious experience of conducting research and project working What you will get:  Annual salary of 58630 (Pro Rata)25 days annual leave (Pro Rata), Bank Holidays – plus your birthday off! Free mealsWellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.Pension contribution to secure your future.Life Assurance for added peace of mind.Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers, car leasing without a credit check and much more.About your next employerYou will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesIf you are an experienced Psychologist looking for a rewarding part-time opportunity, where you can make a difference and change lives for the better, then join Three Valleys Hospital in Keighley and enjoy support from a regional network of psychologists.Working 22.5 hours a week you will join the multidisciplinary team at Three Valleys Hospital, where you will care for people with complex mental health conditions in a safe and supportive environment.Reporting to the Lead Psychologist, you will be responsible for individual and group interventions, diagnostic and psychological assessments and treatment pathways, MDT working, HCR-20 and standard risk assessments and will be requested to design and deliver training.As a Psychologist, you will have experience and knowledge in carrying a service user’s caseload, assessing complex needs and designing and delivering specialist psychological treatments to support their care plans.  There is a strong emphasis on teamwork with regular supervision and CPD opportunities available to support you in reaching your career aspirations. Your responsibilities:Attend and contribute to CPA reviews and provide a psychological perspective regarding patient treatment, management and risk assessment in order to aid multidisciplinary decision-makingAssess service users using appropriate psychometric measures; interpret and report results accuratelyContribute to the development of evidence-based practices, strategies and policies as specified in the psychology department’s service delivery agreementConduct research in line with the psychology department’s service delivery agreement and publish and present workTo be successful in this role, you'll need:BPS recognised psychology degreeHPC RegistrationChartered Psychologist status To be an approved supervisor within the guidelines of the BPS and relevant divisionUnderstanding of evidence-based psychological practiceAbility to apply psychological knowledge to a secure psychiatric setting Experience of applying psychological knowledge to a forensic or psychiatric settingPrevious experience of conducting research and project working What you will get:  Annual salary of 58630 (Pro Rata)25 days annual leave (Pro Rata), Bank Holidays – plus your birthday off! Free mealsWellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.Pension contribution to secure your future.Life Assurance for added peace of mind.Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers, car leasing without a credit check and much more.About your next employerYou will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialBPS recognised psychology degreeHPC RegistrationChartered Psychologist statusApproved supervision status within BPS guidelinesUnderstanding of evidence-based psychological practiceAbility to apply psychological knowledge to secure psychiatric settingsExperience in forensic/psychiatric settingsResearch and project working experience.
Person Specification

Qualifications
EssentialBPS recognised psychology degreeHPC RegistrationChartered Psychologist statusApproved supervision status within BPS guidelinesUnderstanding of evidence-based psychological practiceAbility to apply psychological knowledge to secure psychiatric settingsExperience in forensic/psychiatric settingsResearch and project working experience.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameElysium HealthcareAddressElysium HealthcareKeighleyBD20 6TUUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameElysium HealthcareAddressElysium HealthcareKeighleyBD20 6TUUnited KingdomEmployer's website