Job Title: Band 8b Clinical Psychologist – Low Secure Male Mental Health Banding: Band 8b Location: Birmingham – easily accessible from central Birmingham and surrounding areas Working Hours: Minimum 3 days per week, full-time available Salary: Competitive, in line with NHS rates Are you a Band 8b Clinical Psychologist with experience in secure settings? We’re recruiting for a temporary role supporting adult men with complex mental health conditions at a specialist site in Birmingham. This is a brilliant opportunity to work flexibly (minimum 3 days per week) in a low secure ward, delivering impactful psychological care in a well-supported environment. The role offers competitive rates and the chance to contribute meaningfully to a service focused on recovery and rehabilitation. Responsibilities In this role, you will: Provide specialist psychological assessments and interventions for men with complex mental health needs. Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support care planning, formulation, and risk management. Deliver trauma-informed, evidence-based therapies tailored to individual needs. Offer consultation and supervision to colleagues where appropriate. Contribute to service development and clinical governance initiatives. Benefits Competitive pay aligned with NHS Band 8b rates Flexible working – minimum 3 days per week Opportunity to work in a specialist low secure setting Supportive and collaborative team environment Professional development and CPD opportunities Qualifications and Experience We welcome applications from Clinical Psychologists who: Are HCPC registered Have experience working in secure or forensic settings, ideally with male patients Are confident in delivering psychological interventions in complex environments Can work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team If you don’t meet every requirement but feel this role aligns with your experience and interests, we still encourage you to apply! How to Apply Apply dire
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Job Title Principal Practitioner Psychologist – Older Adult Mental Health Service Banding Band 8b (Annex 21 development option available) Location Carmarthenshire – Older Adult Mental Health Service Working Hours Full-time or part-time options available Salary £65,424 – £76,021 pro rata Join Our Team and Make a Difference Are you an experienced Principal Practitioner Psychologist looking for a leadership role in Older Adult Mental Health? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a service in beautiful Carmarthenshire, where you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping specialist care pathways for our aging population. You’ll work across community and inpatient teams, ensuring high-quality psychological care and supporting workforce development. We welcome applicants who may not yet meet all Band 8b competencies – you can still apply! Successful candidates will be appointed under Annex 21 and sup
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