Job summary We are looking for an excellent forensic or clinical psychologist band 8a to join FOLS in a senior clinical leadership role, helping to build on our early successes and further develop our unique offer. The Psychologist is a highly regarded role integral to the effective functioning of the FOLS team, working collaboratively across disciplines to support safe, effective, and evidence-driven practice in this complex and rewarding field. Excellent skills in consultancy and clinical leadership are essential, as is a working knowledge of new developments in practice, theory, and research related to the reasons why people become involved with - and desist from - harmful behaviour. A commitment to the continued development of a psychologically minded workforce is essential. The successful candidate must therefore have extensive experience of using and interpreting relevant psychometric assessments and structured professional judgement tools in risk assessment and management, as well as highly developed skills in communicating and formulating complex ideas and risk management plans. The post would ideally suit someone with a strong background in forensic psychology, inpatient, or prison systems, who is excited about resettlement and diversion and the opportunity to build on the models that have so far been implemented, and who also wants to retain their own caseload of patients with highly complex needs. FOLS are based in Doncaster, and cover Rotherham, Doncaster, and Sheffield Main duties of the job Candidates should be psychologically robust, patient centered, able to demonstrate initiative and enjoy working in a busy and dynamic service. Strong team working, organizational and time management skills are essential. There will be a need for the candidate to hold a caseload and practice clinically providing psychological assessments, interventions and support to identified clients, whilst also supporting the team of practitioners to deliver psychologically based assessments and interventions. To enable decisions and evaluation to be collaboratively made within the team regarding client treatment whilst considering theoretical and therapeutic models and also the highly complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes shaping individuals. A main duty will be to provide a highly specialised forensic and challenging behaviour expertise giving psychological advice, guidance and consultation to professionals, stakeholders, clients, independent providers and the team. To ensure that all members of the team has access to psychologically based frameworks to understand and support clients with learning disability who present with challenging and offending behaviour and disseminate knowledge appropriately to ensure high standards of care delivery. To provide clinical supervision and training within team and to wider professionals groups as part of the team caseload management. About us Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected. We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services. We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below: https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/ To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website: https://workwithrdash.co.uk/ We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more: https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q The main terms and conditions of service can be found here: https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook Date posted 05 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8b Salary £62,215 to £72,293 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 376-DCGM-0173 Job locations 2 Jubilee Close Tickhill Hospital Site Doncaster DN48QN Job description Job responsibilities There will be a need for the candidate to hold a caseload and practice clinically providing psychological assessments, interventions and support to identified clients, whilst also supporting the team of practitioners to deliver psychologically based assessments and interventions. To enable decisions and evaluation to be collaboratively made within the team regarding client treatment whilst considering theoretical and therapeutic models and also the highly complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes shaping individuals. A main duty will be to provide a highly specialised forensic and challenging behaviour expertise giving psychological advice, guidance and consultation to professionals, stakeholders, clients, independent providers and the team. To ensure that all members of the team has access to psychologically based frameworks to understand and support clients with learning disability who present with challenging and offending behaviour and disseminate knowledge appropriately to ensure high standards of care delivery. To provide clinical supervision and training within team and to wider professionals groups as part of the team caseload management. To contribute to the development, evaluation and monitoring of the team focussing on operational policies and services and ensuring robust systems are in place for the team to ensure robust care delivery is available to all client groups. To manage workloads of assistant psychologists with the framework of the service along with the service manager. This is not an exhaustive list, please see job description got the full role. Job description Job responsibilities There will be a need for the candidate to hold a caseload and practice clinically providing psychological assessments, interventions and support to identified clients, whilst also supporting the team of practitioners to deliver psychologically based assessments and interventions. To enable decisions and evaluation to be collaboratively made within the team regarding client treatment whilst considering theoretical and therapeutic models and also the highly complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes shaping individuals. A main duty will be to provide a highly specialised forensic and challenging behaviour expertise giving psychological advice, guidance and consultation to professionals, stakeholders, clients, independent providers and the team. To ensure that all members of the team has access to psychologically based frameworks to understand and support clients with learning disability who present with challenging and offending behaviour and disseminate knowledge appropriately to ensure high standards of care delivery. To provide clinical supervision and training within team and to wider professionals groups as part of the team caseload management. To contribute to the development, evaluation and monitoring of the team focussing on operational policies and services and ensuring robust systems are in place for the team to ensure robust care delivery is available to all client groups. To manage workloads of assistant psychologists with the framework of the service along with the service manager. This is not an exhaustive list, please see job description got the full role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Post-graduate training in forensic or clinical psychology (as accredited by the BPS and HCPC) with registration as a Practitioner Psychologist. Desirable Post-doctoral training in additional specialised areas of psychological practice e.g. risk assessment, autism, personality disorder, substance dependence etc. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Post-graduate training in forensic or clinical psychology (as accredited by the BPS and HCPC) with registration as a Practitioner Psychologist. Desirable Post-doctoral training in additional specialised areas of psychological practice e.g. risk assessment, autism, personality disorder, substance dependence etc. 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 Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT Address 2 Jubilee Close Tickhill Hospital Site Doncaster DN48QN Employer's website https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)