Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist - HMP Fosse Way

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of this post to be undertaken in accordance with policies, procedures and practices of Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and with the Code of Conduct and Guidance on Professional Practice issued by the British Psychological Society. It is the post-holder's responsibility to ensure they keep up-to-date with these policies and other policy documents.

To support the Consultant Psychologist/ Mental health lead in developing effective treatment pathways.

To identify and to advise service managers on those aspects of the service where psychological or organisation matters need addressing.

Person specification

Physical Requirements

Essential criteria

• Able to sit still for long periods in clinical settings or report writing
• Ability to train in breakaway techniques for personal safety

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Honours degree in Psychology as accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
• Doctorate in Clinical or Forensic or Counselling Psychology. Must be able to demonstrate eligibility for chartered status as a Clinical or Forensic or Counselling Psychologist and be registered with the HCPC as a practitioner Psychologist.

Desirable criteria

• Specific additional accreditation (i.e. specific therapies accreditation)

Training

Essential criteria

• Evidence of post-qualification specialist training in a specialist area of forensic / clinical/ counselling practice
• Evidence of CPD
• Evidence of completion of supervision training.

Desirable criteria

• Further specialist training in mental health/IDD
• Further specialist training in risk assessment and management / EMDR/ DBT / Schema Therapy/ CBT

Experience

Essential criteria

• Relevant experience developing expertise in clinical/forensic/Counselling psychology practice
• Experience of working effectively in multidisciplinary settings to devise specialist care programmes
• Relevant experience of providing clinical supervision, reflective practice and debriefs, and management of staff

Desirable criteria

• Project or other service development experience
• Publication in a peer-reviewed journal.
• Knowledge of relevant professional guidelines, best practice documents and policy drivers

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• To have well developed specialist knowledge and skills across a range of aspects of clinical/forensic/Counselling psychology, including IAPT model.
• An-depth understanding of risk, risk assessment.
• Advanced knowledge, experience and expertise in at least one specialist area of clinical/forensic/Counselling practice gained through specialist training and supervised practice (e.g. psychotherapy, neuropsychology, risk assessment, clinical/forensic supervision).
• Demonstrates an understanding of a variety of models of formulation and how to convey this to others in an accessible form.

Desirable criteria

• Understanding of risk assessments relating to self-harm and suicide
• Knowledge of commissioning processes, strategic development

Skills

Essential criteria

• Skills in complex psychological assessment, intervention and management with special relevance to ID, MH and PD (inclusive of trauma informed approaches)
• Communication of complex and sometimes distressing information to a wide range of audiences
• Able to engage constructively with people who are highly anxious, depressed or hostile.
• Ability to work positively and constructively in a multi-disciplinary team
• Consultation skills.
• Supervision and motivation of staff
• Teaching and training skills
• Formulation and analytical skill
• Use of psychometric test equipment

Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

Additional Information

• The closing date given is a guide. We reserve the right to close the post early once we have received a sufficient number of applicants, so we advise you to submit your application early to prevent disappointment.
• We will be requesting references by email. Please ensure you include email addresses and contact numbers for your referees to avoid delay in the recruitment process.
• The Trust believes in treating everyone with dignity and respect and encourages applications from all sectors of the community. We guarantee an interview to candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum essential criteria.
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• For eligible posts, DBS disclosures are mandatory before commencement of employment. If you are in a position that is deemed a regulated adult and/or child care role, you will not be able to start your employment until we have received a satisfactory DBS Disclosure. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Convictions which would otherwise be considered as 'spent' will also be checked as part of an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Job Description and Person Specification (PDF, 282.9KB)
• Colleague Benefits (PDF, 16.1MB)
• Colleague Benefits (PDF, 16.2MB)