Job summary This post is a 12 month position covering maternity leave. The role will involve providing a comprehensive clinical and forensic psychology service to a named caseload of patients and ward team(s) within the National High Secure Healthcare Service for Women (NHSHSW), as part of an integrated trauma informed care pathway. The post holder will have the opportunity to gain wider post-qualification experience of trauma-informed and gender sensitive psychological provision, as part of an agreed personal development plan. This includes opportunity to develop expertise in the delivery of highly specialist psychological assessment and therapy, as well as offering advice and consultation on patients' psychological care to other members of the clinical team. The team currently comprises qualified Clinical and Forensic Psychologists, Assistant Psychologists and Clinical Nurse Practitioners. Clinical and Forensic Trainee Placements are also supported within the service. We welcome applications from all practitioner psychologists. We will consider applications from candidates who are close to qualification (within six months). Main duties of the job To provide highly specialist psychological assessment and therapy, and provide advice and consultation on patients' psychological care to other members of the clinical team. Please refer to the attached Job Description for a more detailed overview of the main duties of the job. About us Nottinghamshire Healthcare employs over 10,000 colleagues who help MakeADifference every day. We provide intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire. Care is delivered from over 120 sites within the community from acute settings and across low, medium and high secure environments including prisons. As one of the largest mental health and community trusts in the East Midlands and one of the biggest employers in Nottinghamshire. We are also home to national and regional services such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health. We are committed to flexible and agile working, including the opportunity to join our bank. Your health and wellbeing is our priority and as such we invest significantly in this via our in-house Occupational Health Service, Staff Counselling Service and Health and Wellbeing Team. We offer a number of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) groups, our Green Champions Network, Freedom to Speak Up Network. Health and Wellbeing Champions Network and Menopause Champions. We provide care to a diverse range of communities and are passionate about supporting diversity and inclusion in the Trust. If you believe in our values of Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion and Teamwork, then we would love to hear from you TeamNottsHC Date posted 23 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary Depending on experience High Secure Allowance £4,012 per annum (or pro rata) Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 186-1312-24-FS Job locations Rampton Hospital Retford DN22 0PD Job description Job responsibilities To provide psychological assessments to patients within the NHSHSW, based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with patients and others involved in the patients care. To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for assessments and interventions with patients on their caseload To formulate and implement plans for the psychological treatment and/or management of a patients mental health problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the patients problems, and employing methods based upon evidence of efficacy. To be responsible for implementing a range of psychological interventions, individual and group, within and across teams employed individually and in synthesis, adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses. To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual. To liaise closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team, giving authoritative specialist advice on psychological aspects of care, contributing directly to formulation, diagnosis and treatment planning. To contribute directly and indirectly to a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all patients of the service. To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual patients and to provide advice and training to other professions on psychological aspects of risk assessment and management. To communicate in a skilled, persuasive and sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment formulation and treatment plans of patients, and to monitor progress during the course of their multidisciplinary care. To disseminate knowledge and skills in general aspects of forensic clinical psychology This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities, and the post-holder may be required to undertake other duties which fall within the grade of the job, in discussion with their line manager. This job description will be reviewed regularly in the light of changing service requirements and any such changes will be discussed with the post-holder. Job description Job responsibilities To provide psychological assessments to patients within the NHSHSW, based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with patients and others involved in the patients care. To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for assessments and interventions with patients on their caseload To formulate and implement plans for the psychological treatment and/or management of a patients mental health problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the patients problems, and employing methods based upon evidence of efficacy. To be responsible for implementing a range of psychological interventions, individual and group, within and across teams employed individually and in synthesis, adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses. To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual. To liaise closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team, giving authoritative specialist advice on psychological aspects of care, contributing directly to formulation, diagnosis and treatment planning. To contribute directly and indirectly to a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all patients of the service. To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual patients and to provide advice and training to other professions on psychological aspects of risk assessment and management. To communicate in a skilled, persuasive and sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment formulation and treatment plans of patients, and to monitor progress during the course of their multidisciplinary care. To disseminate knowledge and skills in general aspects of forensic clinical psychology This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities, and the post-holder may be required to undertake other duties which fall within the grade of the job, in discussion with their line manager. This job description will be reviewed regularly in the light of changing service requirements and any such changes will be discussed with the post-holder. Person Specification Physical Requirements Essential oAbility to undertake MVA training and employ these skills when required Qualifications - Academic / Craft / Professional Essential oGood honours degree in psychology, accredited by the British Psychology Society. oMSc or Doctorate in Clinical or Forensic Psychology (applicants with equivalent training as a practitioner psychologist (for instance Health and Counseling Psychology) will also be eligible. oMust be HCPC registered as a Practitioner Psychologist Desirable oChartered status or eligibility for chartered status with the BPS oFurther relevant post-qualification training/qualifications Training Essential oTraining includes models of psychopathology, psychometric assessment, developmental psychology through the life span and two or more distinct approaches to therapeutic intervention. oTraining and supervised practice within forensic mental health services. oEvidence of CPD. Experience Essential oExperience of working collaboratively and effectively in multidisciplinary teams. oExperience of working with people, in gender sensitive ways, who present severe problems and complex needs. oExperience of exercising clinical responsibility, under supervision, for psychological care and treatment in the context of multidisciplinary care plans. oExperience of Risk Assessment Desirable oExperience of working with women in forensic mental health settings oExperience of delivering female specific group programmes or interventions oExperience of facilitating ward/MDT based supervision and/or reflective practice groups oExperience of delivering training and supervision to staff, MDT colleagues, and other psychologists. oExperience of clinical audit, service evaluation and research. oExperience of providing and evaluating evidence-based highly specialist psychological interventions to address complex problems and needs of female mentally disordered offenders in a forensic service. oExperience of teaching psychologists and/or other professionals. oExperience of service development projects. Contractual Requirements Essential oAbility to carry out all mandatory training Desirable A full UK driving license and vehicle for business use (due to the remote location of the hospital, reliance on public transport can be challenging). Values and Behaviours Essential oAll colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork oAll colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation Knowledge Essential oKnowledge of legal system/MHA. oCan demonstrate knowledge and skills in assessment and interventions relevant to clinical forensic practice. oKnowledge and skills in therapeutic approaches relevant to mentally disordered offenders. oGood knowledge of research design and methodology and understanding their application within secure forensic mental health settings. oAwareness of current national policy and legislation in the criminal justice system and/or health relevant to the service. Desirable oAwareness and knowledge of the difficulties of working in forensic settings. Skills Essential oCan demonstrate clinical effectiveness in individual and group work, risk and clinical assessment. oAbility to develop therapeutic relationships with patients who are often highly distressed and challenging. oAbility to communicate with patients, families, and other professionals about sensitive and sometimes contentious issues relating to patient care. oResearch skills for audit, service development, and research projects. oAbility to plan and organise clinical service provision to meet service demands. oProven ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams. oGroupwork Skills. oIT literacy - including skills in the use of SPSS or R/databases/spreadsheets. Desirable oSupervision of assistant psychologists / other professionals. oExperience of dissemination of research/service evaluation. (e.g., publications). oRecord of clinical effectiveness in a forensic women's service. oCan demonstrate competence in supervision of junior psychology and MDT staff and psychology trainees. oPresentation and teaching skills. Attributes Essential oGood communication skills. oCommitment and enthusiasm. oReliability & personal integrity. Person Specification Physical Requirements Essential oAbility to undertake MVA training and employ these skills when required Qualifications - Academic / Craft / Professional Essential oGood honours degree in psychology, accredited by the British Psychology Society. oMSc or Doctorate in Clinical or Forensic Psychology (applicants with equivalent training as a practitioner psychologist (for instance Health and Counseling Psychology) will also be eligible. oMust be HCPC registered as a Practitioner Psychologist Desirable oChartered status or eligibility for chartered status with the BPS oFurther relevant post-qualification training/qualifications Training Essential oTraining includes models of psychopathology, psychometric assessment, developmental psychology through the life span and two or more distinct approaches to therapeutic intervention. oTraining and supervised practice within forensic mental health services. oEvidence of CPD. Experience Essential oExperience of working collaboratively and effectively in multidisciplinary teams. oExperience of working with people, in gender sensitive ways, who present severe problems and complex needs. oExperience of exercising clinical responsibility, under supervision, for psychological care and treatment in the context of multidisciplinary care plans. oExperience of Risk Assessment Desirable oExperience of working with women in forensic mental health settings oExperience of delivering female specific group programmes or interventions oExperience of facilitating ward/MDT based supervision and/or reflective practice groups oExperience of delivering training and supervision to staff, MDT colleagues, and other psychologists. oExperience of clinical audit, service evaluation and research. oExperience of providing and evaluating evidence-based highly specialist psychological interventions to address complex problems and needs of female mentally disordered offenders in a forensic service. oExperience of teaching psychologists and/or other professionals. oExperience of service development projects. Contractual Requirements Essential oAbility to carry out all mandatory training Desirable A full UK driving license and vehicle for business use (due to the remote location of the hospital, reliance on public transport can be challenging). Values and Behaviours Essential oAll colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork oAll colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation Knowledge Essential oKnowledge of legal system/MHA. oCan demonstrate knowledge and skills in assessment and interventions relevant to clinical forensic practice. oKnowledge and skills in therapeutic approaches relevant to mentally disordered offenders. oGood knowledge of research design and methodology and understanding their application within secure forensic mental health settings. oAwareness of current national policy and legislation in the criminal justice system and/or health relevant to the service. Desirable oAwareness and knowledge of the difficulties of working in forensic settings. Skills Essential oCan demonstrate clinical effectiveness in individual and group work, risk and clinical assessment. oAbility to develop therapeutic relationships with patients who are often highly distressed and challenging. oAbility to communicate with patients, families, and other professionals about sensitive and sometimes contentious issues relating to patient care. oResearch skills for audit, service development, and research projects. oAbility to plan and organise clinical service provision to meet service demands. oProven ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams. oGroupwork Skills. oIT literacy - including skills in the use of SPSS or R/databases/spreadsheets. Desirable oSupervision of assistant psychologists / other professionals. oExperience of dissemination of research/service evaluation. (e.g., publications). oRecord of clinical effectiveness in a forensic women's service. oCan demonstrate competence in supervision of junior psychology and MDT staff and psychology trainees. oPresentation and teaching skills. Attributes Essential oGood communication skills. oCommitment and enthusiasm. oReliability & personal integrity. 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 Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Rampton Hospital Retford DN22 0PD Employer's website https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)