Join the dedicated team at The State Hospital as a Principal Clinical Psychologist. This permanent role offers a unique environment focusing on high secure forensic mental health care and diverse patient needs. We are seeking a Principal Clinical Psychologist at Band 8B to enhance our psychology department's efforts in providing comprehensive assessments and interventions.

Your expertise will guide psychological services across multiple patient areas, including those with Intellectual Disabilities. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and engage in training, consultancy, and research to advance clinical practices. Key Responsibilities:
Conduct high-quality psychological assessments and risk evaluations
Deliver individual and group psychological interventions




Provide supervision and training to clinical staff
Offer consultancy services across the hospital
Engage in research activities to enhance hospital practices Requirements:
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent
HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist
Experience in forensic settings or similar settings
Proficiency in delivering psychological interventions
Commitment to ongoing career development Support the psychological needs and transformation of patients in a unique and challenging setting.

📌 Principal Clinical Psychologist At State Hospital Carstairs
🏢 NHS Scotland
📍 Carstairs