Forensic Psychologist

Job summaryPriory Hospital Hazelwood House50500.0Full Time - 37.5 hours (flexibilty available)Priory Hospital Hazelwood House has an opportunity for a HCPC registered forensic Psychologist to join our team.Main duties of the jobYou will join the team at Priory Hospital Hazelwood House. In this role, you will play a key part in patient recovery, supporting the assessment and delivery of tailored treatment plans while ensuring dignity, respect, and high standards of care.Conducts timely assessments following referrals to develop effective, person-centred therapy plans using appropriate interventions.Delivers individual and group therapy sessions, adapting treatments and activities to meet clients' needs and therapy goals. Manages an assigned caseload, maintaining regular communication with clients, colleagues, and the multidisciplinary team while meeting agreed timescales.You can find additional information in the attached job description.About usPriory Hospital Hazelwood House, Heath, Derbyshire is a low secure unit for 12 males with mental health needs. It is accessible by public transport, with Chesterfield railway station approximately 23 miles from the service and limited local bus links. Due to the location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.DetailsDate posted21 July 2026Pay schemeOtherSalary
50,500 a year
ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time

Reference number Job locationsHeath Road, HeathChesterfieldDerbyshireS44 5QSUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor more information, please click APPLY NOW, where you will be diverted to our website to view a job description, or you can contact are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here. For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement here.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesFor more information, please click APPLY NOW, where you will be diverted to our website to view a job description, or you can contact are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here. For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement here.Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialThis role requires a minimum of a completed and recognised postgraduate qualification leading to eligibility for HCPC registration.DesirableBritish Psychological Society (BPS) registration is beneficial
Person Specification

Qualifications
EssentialThis role requires a minimum of a completed and recognised postgraduate qualification leading to eligibility for HCPC registration.DesirableBritish Psychological Society (BPS) registration is beneficialDisclosure 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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Additional information
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 namePriory HealthcareAddressHeath Road, HeathChesterfieldDerbyshireS44 5QSUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer namePriory HealthcareAddressHeath Road, HeathChesterfieldDerbyshireS44 5QSUnited KingdomEmployer's website