Forensic/Clinical Psychologist


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£57,528 - £64,750
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bridgwater, TA6 5LX
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	20 Aug 2026
Closing date:	1 Sept 2026

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Summary

As a Clinical/Forensic Psychologist within Ash Ward, you will: Work autonomously within a trauma-informed model of care, providing psychological oversight for service users. Lead the development and delivery of psychological care pathways, ensuring the MDT has access to psychologically informed frameworks. Interpret and integrate complex data from multiple sources, including psychological and neuropsychological assessments, risk assessments, and multi-agency information. Make expert clinical decisions regarding treatment options, drawing on a range of therapeutic models. Provide specialist consultation to external agencies, including high secure hospitals, prisons, and the Ministry of Justice. Supervise assistant psychologists, trainees, and other staff, and offer opportunities for coaching and mentoring. Participate in strategic planning, service audits, and quality improvement initiatives.

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