MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Clinical: To work across the service functions including early days in custody, planned care, crisis care and release and transfer To undertake protocol based psychological assessments of clients by applying psychological, and neuropsychological testing, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the clients care as and when appropriate. To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a clients problems, under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist, in a custodial setting. To assist in the coordination and running of therapeutic groups. To work with other staff from within the NHS and multi-agency working. To assist in the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, across all settings where care takes place. To attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary meetings To assist with various research projects and service improvement projects as required. Teaching, Training and Supervision In common with all psychologists, to receive regular clinical supervision in accordance with professional practice guidelines. To gain wider experience of professional psychology within the NHS over and above that provided within the principal service area where the post-holder is employed. To develop skills and competencies that assist in the delivery of current duties To contribute to the training and support of other staff in psychological care. Management, recruitment and Service Development To assist in the design and implementation of service development projects within the service as required. To attend meetings in which service developments are planned and discussed. IT Responsibilities: To use computers to write reports and record data, including the use of statistical packages as part of psychological testing, research and assessment when needed. To develop, maintain and provide regular reports from a database to monitor the service provided and support audit and service evaluation. Research and Service Evaluation: To assist in the design and implementation of audit and research projects. To undertake data collection, analysis, the production of reports and summaries, using IT and statistical programmes. To undertake searches of evidence-based literature and research to assist qualified clinical psychologists in evidence based practice in individual work and work with other team members. General: To contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice, through active participation in internal and external CPD training and development programmes, in consultation with the post-holders professional and team/operational manager(s). To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping and report writing in accordance with professional codes of practice of the British Psychological Society and Trust policies and procedures. To prepare test materials and visual aids as required. To undertake specific administrative duties as required. To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping and report writing in accordance with professional codes of practice of the British Psychological Society and Trust policies and procedures To prepare test materials and visual aids as required. To undertake specific administrative duties as required. To perform other duties of a similar kind appropriate to the grade, which may be required from time to time by their Psychology Manager.