Active Care Group

Forensic or Clinical Psychologist

The closing date is 22 March 2026

Job summary

Come and join one of the UK's largest independent providers in neuro and mental healthcare. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a Forensic or Clinical Psychologist to join our dedicated multidisciplinary team at Kings Norton Hospital on a part-time basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a specialist, supportive setting, delivering high-quality, evidence-based psychological care to individuals with complex mental health needs.

At Kings Norton Hospital, we provide intensive treatment within a safe and compassionate environment for adults aged 18 and over from across the UK who are detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) and present with severe and complex mental health conditions.

You will work alongside a highly skilled, collaborative team to deliver a wide range of evidence-based therapeutic interventions. Our focus is on helping patients stabilise, develop insight, build coping strategies, and make meaningful progress in their recovery.

We are committed to achieving the shortest clinically appropriate length of stay, supporting patients to transition safely back home or into ongoing community care.

We welcome applications from newly qualified or soon-to-be qualified Forensic or Clinical Psychologists, as well as those with more established experience. You will be supported through regular supervision, professional development opportunities, and a strong culture of reflective practice.

About us

Active Care Group are a pioneering national provider of complex care services, delivering pathways and better outcomes for people. We have a collaborative and holistic approach to care underpinned by proven clinical and therapeutic expertise. We specialise in supporting young people and adults with complex needs to make positive progress and lead happier, more independent lives.

Date posted

23 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

010260

Job locations

Birmingham - Kings Norton Hospital

Birmingham

West Midlands

B30 3LN

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role:

This part-time role is 22.5 hours per week, with exact working days and times to be agreed with the successful candidate. We offer flexibility to help you balance your work and personal commitments.

In this role, you will deliver a specialist psychology service, including assessment, formulation, treatment planning, and outcome evaluation. Working closely with our experienced multidisciplinary team (MDT), you will play a key role in managing risk, guiding treatment, and supporting the overall wellbeing and recovery of our patients.

Key Responsibilities:

Undertake comprehensive clinical psychological assessments using a range of methods (file review, interviews, psychometric and behavioural observation)

Complete clinical formulations and structured professional judgement risk assessments

Deliver and evaluate evidence-based individual and group interventions

Contribute to risk assessment, risk management and treatment planning within the MDT

Administer, score and interpret clinical and neuropsychological assessments

Produce high-quality written reports (e.g. CPA, Tribunal reports) and act as a professional witness when required

Support and guide colleagues in delivering psychologically informed interventions

Contribute to clinical governance, audit, service development and training

Maintain HCPC registration, CPD and compliance with regulatory and organisational standards

Participate in clinical and line management supervision

What to look forward to:

25 days plus bank holidays
Birthday off
Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
Benefits Hub giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
A salary sacrifice Aegon 5% matched pension
Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians
We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know
……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group