Principal Clinical Psychologist

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, empathic and optimistic Principal Clinical Psychologist to work within the locality Forensic Services. The Service consist of three wards; two inpatient secure wards for men with complex mental health and risk patterns and one inpatient step down mental health service. At the current time, the team are at the exciting stage of developing a new model of care for one of the secure wards. The wards are integrated with community based forensic in reach and outreach services.

We are looking for applicants who have an interest in or experience of working with people with mental health difficulties and potentially other additional psychological needs such as neurodiversity; all of whom will have significant risk histories. Applicants should demonstrate enthusiasm, compassion and optimism for the recovery and increased quality of life of the service user group.

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.

We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.

Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.

All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.