Clinical Psychologist
5 days ago
Durham
Clinical Psychologist (Band 3) đ HoughtonâleâSpring / Remote đ 09:00â17:00, Monday to Friday (37.5 hours per week) We are now seeking an experienced and highly professional Clinical Psychologist to join our expanding medicoâlegal and occupational health services. This is an excellent opportunity to combine clinical expertise with expert witness work, contributing to highâquality assessments, evidenceâbased interventions, and authoritative medicoâlegal reporting. Role Overview In this role, you will: ⢠Carry out comprehensive psychological assessments across a range of presentations., ⢠Deliver shortâ to mediumâterm Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) interventions., ⢠Produce structured, impartial, and compliant expert witness reports for legal proceedings., ⢠Support the development and quality assurance of our expert panel., ⢠Attend court or tribunal hearings to provide expert evidence when required., ⢠Maintain accurate and upâtoâdate clinical records in line with GDPR, HCPC standards, and NHS/private practice requirements., ⢠Participate in regular supervision and ongoing CPD., ⢠Keep up to date with relevant legislation, regulatory changes, medical standards, HSE guidance, and case law. Person Specification Qualifications & Knowledge ⢠BPSâaccredited Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy)., ⢠HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist., ⢠Minimum two yearsâ postâqualification experience., ⢠Formal training and experience in delivering CBT., ⢠Competence in medicoâlegal report writing; Bond Solon training desirable., ⢠Strong understanding of CPR Part 35 and PD 35 duties., ⢠Evidence of ongoing medicoâlegal CPD., ⢠At least two yearsâ clinical experience or 100+ personal injury reports completed., ⢠Experience across a range of case types (clinical negligence, serious injury, disability, criminal, mental capacity) desirable., ⢠Experience participating in case conferences desirable., ⢠Experience giving oral evidence in court advantageous., ⢠Demonstrated experience delivering CBT to diverse client groups., ⢠Excellent interpersonal and communication skills., ⢠Ability to build effective therapeutic relationships based on trust and respect., ⢠Strong written and oral evidenceâgiving skills., ⢠Ability to produce impartial, wellâstructured, and compliant expert witness reports., ⢠Effective participation in Discussions of Experts., ⢠Strong organisational skills and commitment to evidenceâbased practice., ⢠Ability to produce highâquality Joint Statements (desirable)., ⢠Strong analytical skills and the ability to evaluate complex evidence., ⢠Openâminded, reflective, and receptive to new perspectives., ⢠Confident and professional demeanour., ⢠Independence of thought and sound professional judgement., ⢠Commitment to ongoing CPD and development as an expert witness., ⢠Dedication to upholding the standards of the expert witness profession. Key Working Relationships ⢠Expert Liaison Team, ⢠MedicoâLegal Reporting (MLR) Team Supported by: ⢠Values Behavioural Framework, ⢠SMILE Leadership Framework Our Values All colleagues are expected to demonstrate our core values: ⢠Focused, ⢠Innovation, ⢠Respect, ⢠Standards, ⢠Team You will also be required to work in accordance with company policies, procedures, and relevant legislation, including: ⢠GDPR, ⢠Equality Act 2010, ⢠Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, ⢠ISO 7001, ⢠ISO 14001 Weâre proud to share that ExamWorks UK has once again achieved Level 3 Disability Confident Leader status, reaffirming our commitment to inclusion, accessibility, and equal opportunities for all colleagues.