Elysium Healthcare brings together a unique approach to the delivery of care where the patient is embedded in the heart of all aspects of hospital life.

Our inclusive way of working has the patient as a true partner in their care. We recognise that each and every member of staff has an important role to play in the success of Elysium. It is with their dedication, passion and hard work that we can deliver excellent care programs that truly benefit the patients.

Elysium Healthcare has a network of 22 sites strategically placed across England and Wales.

Farmfield Hospital is a 52 bedded independent, purpose built hospital situated near Gatwick Airport. The service provides care & rehabilitation to a diverse group of male patients with complex forensic histories.

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and dynamic Clinical or Forensic psychologist, with a range of specialized skills in the assessment, treatment and management of mentally disordered offenders.

Annual salary:                    up to £53,000 pro rata

Hours per week:                22.5

Our Clinical/Forensic Psychologist role involves:

• As part of a multi-disciplinary team, being actively involved in providing assessments, individual and group based interventions, and giving psychological advice to aid clients along their recovery pathway.
• As a member of the active Psychological Services Department, having a positive, problem-solving approach and contributing towards the service development initiatives currently being undertaken by the department.

To be successful as Clinical/Forensic Psychologist you’ll need:

• At least 2 years’ experience of providing specialist assessments and interventions (individual and group based using models such as CBT, DBT, ACT and Schema therapy )
• Experience of structured professional risk assessment, including the HCR-20, providing psychological based training for staff, supervision and carrying out research projects.
• Experience of working with patients who have sexually offended or have trauma issues is desirable
• Candidates must be HPC registered.

A competitive salary and other benefits including a contributory pension scheme support the post. In addition to an established programme of CPD activities & clinical supervision is provided.

About our benefits

In return for your expertise and hard work, we offer a wide range of benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (at commencement of employment)
• 1 extra day annual leave for your birthday
• A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP)
• Continuous learning and development
• Career development