Band 8a/b Psychologist - Prison
Therapy and assessment only in this state.
Job Description
About the Role
Join Pulse Healthcare as a Forensic Psychologist – Part-Time Secure in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- provide high‑quality clinical support across two adult male secure environments in the North West region.
- provide clinical leadership within a supportive multidisciplinary team.
- Provide specialist psychological assessments, formulations and interventions for adults with complex present.
Requirements
- Band 8a candidates with strong experience will be considered.
- How to Apply To apply, please submit your details through the Pulse website.
- A member of our specialist Mental Health Recruitment Team will contact you to discuss your experience and next steps.
Benefits & Compensation
- Band 8a candidates with strong experience will be considered.
Work Schedule
- Part-Time position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
Apply to join Pulse Healthcare as a Forensic Psychologist – Part-Time Secure.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Band 8a/b Psychologist - Prison at Pulse Healthcare a 5.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as moderate. This places the position in the average range of all Psychology psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Psychology — Psychologist Career Context
This Psychology position at Pulse Healthcare is open to psychologist candidates.
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Lancashire, United Kingdom.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Psychological assessment, Clinical formulation, Intervention delivery, Trauma-informed care, Clinical leadership, Staff supervision, Reflective practice, Risk management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychology role.
Core responsibilities: Provide specialist psychological assessments, formulations, and interventions for adults with complex mental health needs in secure settings. Offer clinical leadership, supervise junior staff, and facilitate reflective practice groups within a multidisciplinary team.
Benefits package: Significant Autonomy, Flexible Part-Time Schedule, Development Opportunities, Supportive MDT Environment. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Part-time
Posted
4d ago
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