SPECIALISED DELIVERY UNIT - NEXUS PERSONALITY DISORDER SERVICE, HMP EASTWOOD PARK
BAND 7 FORENSIC/CLINICAL/COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGIST
0.6 WTE, 22.5 hrs p/w, Fixed Term position - 30 months
The Nexus Service within HMP Eastwood Park forms part of the Offender Personality Disorder Pathway and is jointly commissioned by Avon & Wiltshire NHS Trust and His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service.
The Nexus service encompasses a residential PIPE treatment service, a Day treatment service, and an Outreach service (within the prison). Individuals accessing Nexus engage in psychological treatment to help understand the origins and nature of their difficulties and develop an individualised treatment plan.
We are seeking to recruit a Forensic, Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join the existing multi-disciplinary team for a temporary period of 30 months. They will be located within the prison to support the delivery of the Day treatment and Outreach service. The role will include:
1. Assessment, formulation, and intervention (1:1 and group) with individuals convicted of violent and sexual offences.
2. Offering consultation and supervision to other agencies and colleagues as appropriate.
3. Conducting risk assessments, audit, and service evaluation.
The post-holder will also take on other duties in the team as required.
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