Forensic/Clinical Psychologist
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Bridgwater
Contract type: Full time
Are you a Clinical or Forensic Psychologist with a passion for Forensic Mental Health?
We're looking for a Psychologist to join our team at Ash Ward, a 12-bed Male Low Secure inpatient unit based in Bridgwater. We provide person-centred care for men with complex mental health needs across Somerset and the South West, working within a trauma-informed, psychologically and medically led model of care. You'll be part of a skilled multidisciplinary team including psychiatry, nursing, occupational therapy, and psychology.
Our focus is on reducing distress, managing risk, and promoting independence and social inclusion, with the ultimate goal of supporting safe and timely discharge.
Our Trust also has a Community Forensic Team with other psychologists, giving you access to wider support, collaboration, and shared expertise beyond the ward environment.
Why join us?
We're looking for a Psychologist to join our team at Ash Ward, a 12-bed Male Low Secure inpatient unit based in Bridgwater. We provide person-centred care for men with complex mental health needs across Somerset and the South West, working within a trauma-informed, psychologically and medically led model of care. You'll be part of a skilled multidisciplinary team including psychiatry, nursing, occupational therapy, and psychology.
Our focus is on reducing distress, managing risk, and promoting independence and social inclusion, with the ultimate goal of supporting safe and timely discharge.
Our Trust also has a Community Forensic Team with other psychologists, giving you access to wider support, collaboration, and shared expertise beyond the ward environment.
Why join us?
- Be part of a forward-thinking Trust, recently recognised with the HSJ Award for Mental Health Innovation of the Year
- Part of the South West Provider Collaborative, giving you access to training and leadership development
- Opportunities for research and academic collaboration with Exeter University
- Support trainees
- Enjoy a Monday-Friday schedule that supports work-life balance
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