Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic experienced qualified Psychological Therapist to become part of the integrated mental health and justice pathway working within the 3 local prisons across Norfolk. This is a fixed term role of 12 months covering maternity leave. It is a lead therapist post, therefore, established experience in leading and managing a team as well as excellent clinical skills is essential. Due to the fixed term nature of the role, evidence of valid prison vetting clearance is required. Main duties of the job You will be welcomed into the prison IAPT services which is a small highly experienced and supportive team with enthusiasm to make a difference You can lead and support to help make that difference. Therapeutic modalities offered within the service include CBT, CAT, counselling and EMDR. The post holder will have excellent therapeutic skills, cultural competency and be able to be responsive and flexible in working within the busy prison environment. You will be providing leadership as well as both clinical and management supervision to trained Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapists, trainees, Psychological Therapist/Counsellors and Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners within the service, ensuring adherence to National Guidance including NICE. The post covers HMP Norwich, HMP Bure and HMP Wayland. About us Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive. Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about. Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too. Date posted 19 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year Pro Rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 246-GYW6973985 Job locations HMP Norwich Norwich NR1 4LU Job description Job responsibilities Responsibility for providing highly specialist clinical practice within the prison Wellbeing Service. To provide leadership to trained Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapists, trainees, Psychological Therapist/Counsellors and Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners within the service, ensuring adherence to National Guidance including NICE. To provide both management and clinical supervision, including supervision of supervision to Band 7 Psychological Therapy Supervisors/Senior Therapists. To lead and assist in the development and co-ordination of effective audit and reporting tools for clinical supervision, practice and activity, within the IAPT framework. To lead and provide training sessions to support the clinical development of all clinical staff. To work collaboratively within an integrated clinical and operational leadership team in providing strong clinical leadership across multiple locality teams. To lead and assist in the development of IAPT/Wellbeing Services with NSFT in conjunction with the Service Manager, Clinical Lead and Commissioners in line with National Guidance. Job description Job responsibilities Responsibility for providing highly specialist clinical practice within the prison Wellbeing Service. To provide leadership to trained Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapists, trainees, Psychological Therapist/Counsellors and Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners within the service, ensuring adherence to National Guidance including NICE. To provide both management and clinical supervision, including supervision of supervision to Band 7 Psychological Therapy Supervisors/Senior Therapists. To lead and assist in the development and co-ordination of effective audit and reporting tools for clinical supervision, practice and activity, within the IAPT framework. To lead and provide training sessions to support the clinical development of all clinical staff. To work collaboratively within an integrated clinical and operational leadership team in providing strong clinical leadership across multiple locality teams. To lead and assist in the development of IAPT/Wellbeing Services with NSFT in conjunction with the Service Manager, Clinical Lead and Commissioners in line with National Guidance. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Post Graduate Training in specific psychological therapist (e.g. CBT, CAT or counselling) BABCP or BACP NCPS accredited Prison vetting clearance Experience Essential Experience in providing relevant management and clinical supervision to junior colleagues The ability to formulate, implement and evaluate therapy programs for clients and advise other clinicians on their therapy programs. Desirable Experience of leading and assisting in the development of IAPT/Wellbeing Services in line with National Guidance Ability to lead and assist in the development and co-ordination of effective audit and reporting tools for clinical supervision, practice and activity, within the IAPT framework. Travel Essential Ability to travel independently Person Specification Qualifications Essential Post Graduate Training in specific psychological therapist (e.g. CBT, CAT or counselling) BABCP or BACP NCPS accredited Prison vetting clearance Experience Essential Experience in providing relevant management and clinical supervision to junior colleagues The ability to formulate, implement and evaluate therapy programs for clients and advise other clinicians on their therapy programs. Desirable Experience of leading and assisting in the development of IAPT/Wellbeing Services in line with National Guidance Ability to lead and assist in the development and co-ordination of effective audit and reporting tools for clinical supervision, practice and activity, within the IAPT framework. Travel Essential Ability to travel independently 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 Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust Address HMP Norwich Norwich NR1 4LU Employer's website https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)