Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We are supportive of flexible working arrangements and engagement with wider OPD pathway meetings, specifically the PERS Clinical Leads meetings for the sharing of good practice across the PERS services. Support, supervision and line management will be provided by the Consultant Psychologist. Whilst the contract is currently 12 months fixed term, there is work underway to align and remodel the staffing structure, so there may be opportunity for extension or for the role to be converted into a substantive post.
The post holder will provide clinical leadership to a small team of NHS and Prison staff to develop and deliver the SOLAR Service. They will work as part of a team to deliver the PERS model for individuals with difficulties arising from trauma and problematic personality traits and most likely to struggle in open conditions.
The post holder will contribute to and lead multi-disciplinary team discussions and decision making processes.
The post holder will be responsible for engaging with their own supervision and reflective practice and to support team members in offering supervision and reflective practice.
The post holder will work in partnership with the Custodial Manager and Head of Function to produce outcome data, audits and evaluation and to liaise with commissioners for performance review as required. They will also work collaboratively to support the development of awareness and psychologically informed working practices and culture within the prison environment.
The post holder will work with the Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Area Manager to support the development of the SOLAR service.
The post holder will liaise with the wider OPD pathway team at a national and regional level.
Person specification
Physical Requirements
Essential criteria
1. Able to sit still for long periods in clinical settings or report writing
2. Ability to train in breakaway techniques for personal safety
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Honours degree in Psychology as accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
2. 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
1. Specific additional accreditation (i.e. specific therapy accreditation)
Training
Essential criteria
1. Relevant experience developing expertise in clinical/forensic/Counselling psychology practice
2. Teaching and training
3. Relevant experience of providing clinical supervision, reflective practice
4. Service evaluation and research
Desirable criteria
1. Working with individuals with offending and complex trauma histories
2. Working systemically/ within secure or prison settings
Experience
Essential criteria
1. Relevant experience developing expertise in clinical/forensic/Counselling psychology practice
2. Service Experience of working effectively in multidisciplinary settings to devise specialist psychological programmes Evaluation
3. Relevant experience of providing clinical supervision, reflective practice
Desirable criteria
1. Working with individuals with offending and complex trauma histories
2. Working systemically/ within secure or prison settings
Knowledge
Essential criteria
1. Specialist knowledge of models of assessment, management and treatment of service users who suffer Personality Disorder and complex trauma.
2. Awareness of criminal justice processes and awareness of the constraints of secure environments
3. Service evaluation and data analysis
4. In-depth understanding of risk, risk assessment and risk management.
Desirable criteria
1. Publication in a peer-reviewed journal.
2. Understanding of risk assessments relating to self-harm and suicide
3. Knowledge of relevant professional guidelines, best practice documents and policy drivers.
Additional Information
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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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6. 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
1. Job Description and Person Specification (PDF, 362.6KB)
2. Colleague Benefits (PDF, 16.1MB)
3. About Nottinghamshire Healthcare (PDF, 1.5MB)
4. Colleague Benefits (PDF, 16.2MB)
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