Job summary Proximity to the South Downs, the sea, the vibrant city of Brighton and Hove whilst only an hour train ride from London We have a thriving, friendly and highly skilled psychological professions department. We strive toward compassionate leadership. We offer the opportunity to learn and deliver the very best psychological therapies, in a safe therapeutic environment, with a challenging and often traumatised and marginalised client group. The Hellingly Centre is a low and medium secure unit for people between the ages of 18-65 who have mental health problems and who have become involved with the criminal justice system. There are three medium secure inpatient wards and one low secure ward, housed in a recently built unit in the beautiful surroundings of the Sussex countryside. Main duties of the job As part of our experienced Psychological Professions team, you will work alongside a Principal Psychologist, providing the psychology input for Oak ward, also working with an Assistant Psychologist, Art Therapist and Addiction Counsellor to provide psychological interventions for the service users. You will also work across all four wards, providing therapeutic interventions and assessments, providing the opportunity to develop your clinical skills in different contexts (on male and female wards, and medium and low secure wards). There will be the opportunity to be part of the provision of existing therapeutic groups such as DBT-informed groups, offending behaviour groups and other evidence-based groups. There will be opportunities to be involved in training, service development, evaluation of the outcomes of our work and submitting this for publication. There are opportunities to learn, deliver and/or support family interventions and restorative practice interventions. About us Proximity to the South Downs, the sea, the vibrant city of Brighton and Hove whilst only an hour train ride from London We have a thriving, friendly and highly skilled psychological professions department. We strive toward compassionate leadership. We offer the opportunity to learn and deliver the very best psychological therapies, in a safe therapeutic environment, with a challenging and often traumatised and marginalised client group. The Hellingly Centre is a low and medium secure unit for people between the ages of 18-65 who have mental health problems and who have become involved with the criminal justice system. There are three medium secure inpatient wards and one low secure ward, housed in a recently built unit in the beautiful surroundings of the Sussex countryside. Date posted 04 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £52,809 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 354-FH-20509-A Job locations The Hellingly Centre The Drive Hailsham BN27 4ER Job description Job responsibilities It is anticipated that the successful applicant would either be recently qualified or be on the forensic psychologist training route (or other psychologist training route if appropriate), and it is desirable that the successful applicant would already have some experience and progress on the route. Job outline: To complete a programme of professional training and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) within an agreed timescale (proposed to be four years) The post holder will work independently, (trainee psychologists will be supervised by a registered practitioner psychologist for the duration of training) and will be required to work within the policies of the Sussex Partnership NHS Trust, the overall framework of the departments policies and procedures and the code of conduct and professional guidelines laid down by the HCPC / BPS. Scope and Authority The post holder will be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive psychology service to culturally diverse patients across the relevant services. The post holder will undertake research and audit activities. They may also provide supervision, teaching and training to other healthcare staff. Key result areas To carry out specialist psychological assessments, in order to reach a psychological formulation of the service user's difficulties. To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of client's mental health problems, and to practice within the context of evidence-based approaches. To provide specialist assessments with clients presenting with particular difficulties, for example cognitive impairment, and to be able to adjust psychological interventions to work effectively with people presenting with complex needs. To provide specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to service users' formulations, diagnoses and treatment plans. To undertake risk assessment, formulation and management for individual service users and to provide advice to other professionals on this. Person Specification: Must have a good honours degree (2:1 or above) in Psychology and a BPS recognised master's degree in the relevant area of psychology. If not already a registered psychologist, must be enrolled or ready to enrol on a recognised course of study leading to professional registration as a Practitioner Psychologist with the HCPC. Must have experience of working in a relevant mental health setting and experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Must have experience of the use of psychometric tests. Must demonstrate support for the values and beliefs of the Care Group and those of the Trust. Must demonstrate an understanding of the practices of Human Rights in the delivery of this role. Please see the full job description for further essential and desirable skills and experience. We will offer a comprehensive induction, regular supervision, opportunities to shadow or co-work with more experienced team members, and opportunities for training. For further information or to talk about the post please call 0300 304 0818 and ask to speak to Jane Roberts, Consultant Forensic Psychologist, or Andy Cook, Consultant Clinical Psychologist; or email jane.roberts55nhs.net or Andy.cook6nhs.net Job description Job responsibilities It is anticipated that the successful applicant would either be recently qualified or be on the forensic psychologist training route (or other psychologist training route if appropriate), and it is desirable that the successful applicant would already have some experience and progress on the route. Job outline: To complete a programme of professional training and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) within an agreed timescale (proposed to be four years) The post holder will work independently, (trainee psychologists will be supervised by a registered practitioner psychologist for the duration of training) and will be required to work within the policies of the Sussex Partnership NHS Trust, the overall framework of the departments policies and procedures and the code of conduct and professional guidelines laid down by the HCPC / BPS. Scope and Authority The post holder will be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive psychology service to culturally diverse patients across the relevant services. The post holder will undertake research and audit activities. They may also provide supervision, teaching and training to other healthcare staff. Key result areas To carry out specialist psychological assessments, in order to reach a psychological formulation of the service user's difficulties. To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of client's mental health problems, and to practice within the context of evidence-based approaches. To provide specialist assessments with clients presenting with particular difficulties, for example cognitive impairment, and to be able to adjust psychological interventions to work effectively with people presenting with complex needs. To provide specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to service users' formulations, diagnoses and treatment plans. To undertake risk assessment, formulation and management for individual service users and to provide advice to other professionals on this. Person Specification: Must have a good honours degree (2:1 or above) in Psychology and a BPS recognised master's degree in the relevant area of psychology. If not already a registered psychologist, must be enrolled or ready to enrol on a recognised course of study leading to professional registration as a Practitioner Psychologist with the HCPC. Must have experience of working in a relevant mental health setting and experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Must have experience of the use of psychometric tests. Must demonstrate support for the values and beliefs of the Care Group and those of the Trust. Must demonstrate an understanding of the practices of Human Rights in the delivery of this role. Please see the full job description for further essential and desirable skills and experience. We will offer a comprehensive induction, regular supervision, opportunities to shadow or co-work with more experienced team members, and opportunities for training. For further information or to talk about the post please call 0300 304 0818 and ask to speak to Jane Roberts, Consultant Forensic Psychologist, or Andy Cook, Consultant Clinical Psychologist; or email jane.roberts55nhs.net or Andy.cook6nhs.net Person Specification Qualifications Essential Post-graduate doctoral level training in applied psychology [or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996 or outside the UK], including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as approved by the HCPC Professionally registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the Health Professions Council (HCPC) Knowledge/Experience Essential Experience of specialist psychological working (assessment, formulation and treatment) with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and presenting with the full range of clinical severity across the full range of care settings including outpatient, community, primary care, inpatient and residential care settings, maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse. Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis as practiced within the field of applied psychology. High level of knowledge and skills in neuropsychology and evidence of further practice and/or training since qualification Experience of the application of applied psychology in different cultural contexts and experience of working within a multicultural framework Evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC Person Specification Qualifications Essential Post-graduate doctoral level training in applied psychology [or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996 or outside the UK], including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as approved by the HCPC Professionally registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the Health Professions Council (HCPC) Knowledge/Experience Essential Experience of specialist psychological working (assessment, formulation and treatment) with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and presenting with the full range of clinical severity across the full range of care settings including outpatient, community, primary care, inpatient and residential care settings, maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse. Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis as practiced within the field of applied psychology. High level of knowledge and skills in neuropsychology and evidence of further practice and/or training since qualification Experience of the application of applied psychology in different cultural contexts and experience of working within a multicultural framework Evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address The Hellingly Centre The Drive Hailsham BN27 4ER Employer's website https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)