Consultant Practitioner Psychologist

Due to staff movements, we are inviting applications for a Consultant Psychologist position within our Women's Secure Blended Service (WSBS), recognising the specialist needs of forensic mental health services for women. Our WSBS currently comprises 18-beds across 2 wards within the Riverside Centre, part of the wider Adult Forensic Services (AFS) in Prestwich. A major positive development within the WSBS is the introduction of a new clinical model of care which is underpinned by the guiding principles of collaborative, gender-sensitive and formulation-driven care, within a system which is trauma-informed and recognises the centrality of relationships for both our patients and workforce. As the Consultant Psychologist, you will provide dedicated strategic and clinical leadership, shaping service transformation, psychological practice, staff development and clinical evaluation. In addition, you will collaborate with the Lead Consultant Psychologist for AFS with AFS-wide work. To ensure the delivery of quality care, you will work closely with multidisciplinary and senior leadership teams, alongside patients and their family members, as well as with commissioning colleagues, particularly in respect to the Women's Transformation Programme. This post is suited to a Practitioner Psychologist with substantial leadership and clinical experience, who can work ably with both systemic and clinical complexity. We would warmly welcome hearing from potential candidates.