Overview
Job Title Clinical/Forensic Psychologist Banding Band 8a/b Location Grimsby (covering North East Lincolnshire and North Lincolnshire) Working Hours Up to 30 hours per week - locum contract Salary Competitive, DOE - opportunity for higher salaries Opening Paragraph Pulse is seeking an experienced Clinical/Forensic Psychologist to join a Learning Disabilities service in Grimsby. This is a unique opportunity to work within a psychology-led, multi-disciplinary team supporting individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism who are at risk of offending or have an offending history. You’ll play a key role in helping service users transition safely from secure care into the community, reducing risk and promoting independence. The role offers competitive pay, flexible working hours, and the chance to make a real impact in a specialist forensic setting. Responsibilities In this role, you wil
Full job description
Full Job Description
Job Title
Clinical/Forensic Psychologist
Banding
Band 8a/b
Location
Grimsby (covering North East Lincolnshire and North Lincolnshire)
Working Hours
Up to 30 hours per week - locum contract
Salary
Competitive, DOE - opportunity for higher salaries
Opening Paragraph
Pulse is seeking an experienced Clinical/Forensic Psychologist to join a Learning Disabilities service in Grimsby. This is a unique opportunity to work within a psychology-led, multi-disciplinary team supporting individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism who are at risk of offending or have an offending history. You’ll play a key role in helping service users transition safely from secure care into the community, reducing risk and promoting independence. The role offers competitive pay, flexible working hours, and the chance to make a real impact in a specialist forensic setting.
Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
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Lead the delivery of highly specialist psychological assessments and interventions.
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Provide clinical supervision and consultation to colleagues and partner agencies.
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Take a senior role in managing complex cases and risk assessments.
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Deliver offence-specific therapeutic interventions and treatments.
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Chair and facilitate complex case reviews and multi-agency meetings.
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Contribute to service development, policy review, and research initiatives.
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Communicate complex psychological formulations and treatment plans effectively within the multidisciplinary team.
Benefits
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Competitive salary and NHS pension scheme.
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Flexible working arrangements.
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Opportunities for professional development and CPD.
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Work within a supportive, psychology-led team.
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Access to specialist forensic services and multi-agency collaboration.
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Make a meaningful difference in transforming care for vulnerable individuals.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
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Doctoral-level training in Clinical or Forensic Psychology (BPS accredited).
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Current HCPC registration.
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Experience working with complex cases and challenging behaviours.
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Strong communication, leadership, and consultation skills.
Desirable:
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Post-doctoral training in specialist areas.
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Experience in service development and policy implementation.
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Leadership or management qualification.
Applicants who do not meet all requirements are still encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Apply via the Pulse website. Our recruitment team will contact you to discuss the role and next steps.
Why Work with Pulse
Pulse offers dedicated support throughout your recruitment journey, access to exclusive roles, competitive pay rates, and flexible opportunities tailored to your career goals.
Reasonable Adjustments
We are committed to supporting applicants with reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any assistance.
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