Clinical / Forensic Psychologist - Adult Inpatient

<p></p> <div> <h3><strong>Clinical / Forensic Psychologist</strong></h3> <p><strong>Banding:</strong> Band 7 (with preceptorship to 8a for newly qualified Psychologists)<br><strong>Location:</strong> Pontypridd, South Wales<br><strong>Working Hours:</strong> Full-time (flexibility considered)<br><strong>Salary:</strong> Band 7 equivalent, based on experience</p> <p>Are you a Clinical or Forensic Psychologist looking for a role that offers flexibility, career development, and the chance to make a real impact? Join Heatherwood Court, part of Iris Care Group, a leading provider of complex mental health services across South Wales and beyond. Located in a beautiful rural setting near Pontypridd, is a specialist forensic mental health hospital offering Locked Rehabilitation and Low Secure Services. We value our psychologists and provide a dedicated career development programme, including funded training and allocated time for professional growth.</p> <p><strong>Responsibilities</strong><br>In this role, you will:</p> <ul> <li>Deliver comprehensive psychological assessments, risk assessments, and formulations</li> <li>Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions, including CBT, DBT, CFT, EMDR, and Schema Therapy</li> <li>Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to support service users with complex mental health needs and personality disorders</li> <li>Contribute to staff well-being programmes and offer relationally focused supervision</li> <li>Engage in audit, research, and networking opportunities across Iris Care Group services</li> </ul> <p><strong>Benefits</strong></p> <ul> <li>Dedicated career development programme with funded training</li> <li>Regular clinical supervision and robust line management support</li> <li>Opportunities for audit, research, and academic collaboration</li> <li>Access to a dynamic team of psychologists and multi-disciplinary professionals</li> <li>Beautiful South Wales location with excellent quality of life</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications and Experience</strong></p> <ul> <li>HCPC registration as a Clinical or Forensic Psychologist (essential)</li> <li>Experience working with complex mental health needs and challenging behaviours</li> <li>Interest in personality disorder interventions (DBT training desirable; training available)</li> <li>Newly qualified psychologists are encouraged to apply – preceptorship to Band 8a offered</li> </ul> <p><strong>How to Apply</strong><br>Apply today via the Pulse website. Once your application is submitted, our recruitment team will contact you to discuss the next steps.</p> <p><strong>Why Work with Pulse</strong><br>Pulse is a leading provider of healthcare staffing solutions, offering access to exclusive roles, competitive pay rates, and dedicated support throughout your career journey.</p> <p><strong>Reasonable Adjustments</strong><br>We are committed to supporting applicants with disabilities or additional needs. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.</p> </div>