Job overview
We are looking for a dedicated individual to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support in the development of the delivery of the Clinical and Forensic Psychology services provided by the Kolvin Service.
The Kolvin Service compromises a regional community adolescent forensic mental health service, a nationally commissioned FCAMHS provision; and integrated mental health and forensic service provision into two Secure Children’s Homes in the North East for young people aged 10-18 years. The post holder will need to be capable and adaptable to travel between sites when required.
The current position will be service wide post to meet developmental consolidation, experience and service need. The post holder will be complementing and contributing to a developing a dynamic service and leadership provision.
Main duties of the job
They will therefore need to be (commensurate with experience) confident in providing high quality evidence-based assessments and interventions, have experience of providing psychotherapies, formulation, trauma-informed care, multi-agency working / liaison and have an understanding and experience of working with young people with mental health, behavioural and emotional difficulties in complex environments.
A demonstrable research, audit and evaluation perspective and competency is required.
Developing and delivering staff training and methods of reflective practice will also form part of this role.
The post holder will possess excellent communication and organisational skills and the ability to work independently. There will be a requirement to share knowledge and skills specific to the specialism to other members of the team including stakeholders.
Regular support, line management and clinical supervision will be available and provided. The post holder will be expected to actively engage in the supervision and the continuing professional development process
Role is for Kolvin Service which is a regional community adolescent forensic mental health service, a nationally commissioned FCAMHS provision; and integrated mental health and forensic service provision into two Secure Children’s Homes in the North East for young people aged 10-18 years. The post holder will need to be capable and adaptable to travel between sites when required.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 2nd June 2026
Closing date : 16th June 2026
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This advert is for Clinical/Forensic Psychologist with Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust in Newcastle Upon Tyne, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Psychologist role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 per annum. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed Term). The application deadline is 16 Jun 2026.
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