Clinical / Forensic Psychologist - Adult Inpatient

Employer: Iris Care Group (via Pulse Healthcare)
Location: Pontypridd, Glamorgan, South Wales, United Kingdom
Reference: 33801
Contact: Psychology Recruitment Team | 01992305604

Job Title: Clinical / Forensic Psychologist
Banding: Band 7 (with preceptorship to 8a for newly qualified Psychologists)
Working Hours: Full-time (flexibility considered)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Band 7 equivalent, based on experience

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, it 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.

Responsibilities:
• Deliver comprehensive psychological assessments, risk assessments, and formulations
• Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions, including CBT, DBT, CFT, EMDR, and Schema Therapy
• Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to support service users with complex mental health needs and personality disorders
• Contribute to staff well-being programmes and offer relationally focused supervision
• Engage in audit, research, and networking opportunities across Iris Care Group services

Benefits:
• Dedicated career development programme with funded training
• Regular clinical supervision and robust line management support
• Opportunities for audit, research, and academic collaboration
• Access to a dynamic team of psychologists and multi-disciplinary professionals
• Beautiful South Wales location with excellent quality of life

Qualifications and Experience:
• HCPC registration as a Clinical or Forensic Psychologist (essential)
• Experience working with complex mental health needs and challenging behaviours
• Interest in personality disorder interventions (DBT training desirable; training available)
• Newly qualified psychologists are encouraged to apply – preceptorship to Band 8a offered

Why Work with Pulse:
Pulse is a leading provider of healthcare staffing solutions, offering access to exclusive roles, competitive pay rates, and dedicated support throughout your career journey.