Job Summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Forensic / Clinical Applied Psychologist to join our Learning Disability and Forensic directorate within our low secure forensic unit. Our low secure unit provides care and treatment to individuals with a diagnosed learning disability and/or Autism who have been in contact with the criminal justice system and/or have received convictions for a criminal offence.
As part of your role, you will be responsible for providing high-quality assessments including risk assessments and supporting the wider MDT in the development of care and risk management plans. You will also be responsible for providing high-quality and evidence-based psychological interventions/therapy to individuals on the low secure unit as part of their care plan. Interventions may include facilitating and leading on group interventions and individual interventions/therapy from a wide range of psychological theories and models.
This post offers the successful candidate the opportunity to develop a range of skills both embedded in a multi-disciplinary team and as part of a wider group of Psychological Professionals within the directorate. This post will be of particular interest to those wishing to develop or enhance existing skills around attachment, trauma, learning disability, and Autism.
Main Duties of the Job
1. Accountable for own professional practice in undertaking psychological assessment, formulation, and therapeutic interventions for clients with learning disability, Autism, psychological, emotional or mental health conditions and/or trauma and a forensic history in a low secure forensic unit.
2. Be responsible for assessing and managing risk including in a crisis or safeguarding situation.
3. To provide clinical supervision/reflective practice to junior or unqualified psychological professionals, as appropriate and where trained to do so.
4. To attend and contribute to MDTs, for instance to share formulations, offer advice, and to offer training.
5. To be compassionate in meeting the needs of clients, their carers, and families.
6. (Where appropriate) to undertake formal research/service evaluations and to act as field supervisor for trainees psychologists.
7. To be proactive in continual service improvement.
8. To promote, at all times, a positive image of people with learning disabilities, Autism and mental health difficulties, the psychology service, and wider Trust.
9. To act as an advocate ensuring there is proper regard for people's dignity, choice, self-esteem, and racial, cultural, sexual and religious needs and preferences.
About Us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employs around 3700 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* HCPC registered practitioner psychologist
* Continued professional development through structured self-study, specialist clinical supervision, and/or relevant combination of short courses
* Training in Forensic or Clinical Psychology.
Desirable
* Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice
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.
Employer Details
Employer Name
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Address
Tickhill Hospital Road Site, Tickhill Road, Doncaster, DN4 8QN #J-18808-Ljbffr