Job summary London Pathways Partnership (LPP) is a consortium of five NHS Trusts delivering services in London and across three prisons as part of the National Offender Personality Disorder (OPD) Pathway programme. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a specialist clinical/counselling or forensic psychologist with an interest in personality disorder and/or complex care to take a lead role in the continuing development of the service. The Forensic psychology department has close links with regional Clinical Psychology training courses and other academic institutions. There are many teaching and training opportunities, and excellent CPD opportunities, and a wide range of specialist supervision. We actively encourage applicants from backgrounds representative of the diverse communities we serve. Main duties of the job The role is based in HMP Brixton on the London Pathways Unit (LPU), which is a treatment and progression service for 'high risk high harm' men with personality difficulties who are approaching release. The LPU role involves assessment, formulation, psychological and psycho-social interventions, the development of an 'enabling' and psychologically and trauma-informed environment, staff training and supervision. This is an innovative role which aims to enhance the development of appropriate pathways through custody and into the community for service users. It is open to clinical/counselling and forensic psychologists with a demonstrated interest in working with complex personality disorder, ideally including experience of working in a prison setting. The post provides numerous opportunities to develop leadership, consultation and liaison and training skills and clinical expertise and experience. As well as jointly delivering a service with prison and probation colleagues, the postholder will work closely with the wider forensic psychological therapies team, and will have additional opportunities to develop skills and experience. About us Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations. Date posted 13 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £51,488 to £65,095 a year per annum incl HCA Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 363-FOR6854093 Job locations HMP Brixton Jebb Avenue LONDON SW2 5XF Job description Job responsibilities Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy. This job description is intended as a guide to the main duties of the post and is not intended to be a prescriptive document. Duties and base of work may change to meet the needs of the service or because of the introduction of new technology. This job description may be reviewed from time to time and changed, after consultation with the postholder Job description Job responsibilities Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy. This job description is intended as a guide to the main duties of the post and is not intended to be a prescriptive document. Duties and base of work may change to meet the needs of the service or because of the introduction of new technology. This job description may be reviewed from time to time and changed, after consultation with the postholder Person Specification Education/ Qualification/ Training Essential Post Graduate Doctoral level training in Clinical, Forensic or Counselling Psychology or equivalent accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). Evidence of CPD in accordance with BPS recommendations Either: Recognized qualification or training in psychotherapy supervision or Clinical supervision training for doctoral clinical /counselling psychology trainees. Registered as a practitioner psychologist by the HCPC. Desirable Additional training in intellectual disability or Autism Spectrum Disorders. Post Qualification Training in a Psychotherapy Modality: e.g. DBT, CFT, EMDR, CBTp, CBT for trauma or Schema Therapy. Experience Essential Experience of working with service users with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder or Intellectual Disability and of assessing for Autistic Spectrum Disorder or Intellectual Disability Experience of providing specialist psychological assessments and treatment interventions to patients with complex problems, including severe mental illness, personality disorder, substance misuse, offending behaviour and/or dual diagnosis Providing specialist psychological assessment and intervention across a range of care settings including community and inpatient. Exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care and treatment within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan. Representing psychology within the context of multi-disciplinary and inter agency care. Facilitating therapeutic groups. Providing teaching, training and clinical supervision. The application of psychologically informed interventions in different cultural contexts including working with interpreters. Experience of providing clinical supervision Providing management supervision. Co-produced clinical care, including goal setting, using a Recovery approach Desirable Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team. Experience of representing psychology in various teams and working groups. Experience of recruitment and selection and other HR processes. Leading audit and research project The operational delivery of Integrated care pathways. The use of QI or other improvement methodology in clinical settings Knowledge and Skills Essential Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management, including the use of theoretical models to analyse information and develop formulations upon which to base choice of treatment. Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies when working with people with autism or learning disabilities Skills in delivering psychological interventions in individual and group formats, adapted to meet the needs of the individual or group Ability to identify risk relevant to forensic work. Skills in risk assessment and risk management Knowledge of the evidence base for psychological interventions with a (forensic) learning disability or autism client group. Ability to adapt psychological therapies to client's needs, taking into account specific communication difficulties. Knowledge of theories underpinning Positive Behaviour Support and experience of carrying out functional assessments, designing and implementing Positive Behaviour Support plans. Additional relevant clinical and/or managerial knowledge and skills acquired through formal training, long or short courses, formal supervision (individual and/or group), structured self-study, or experience - or a combination of these - to an appropriate level approved by the Head of Psychology and demonstrated by certification, documented supervision logs, management appraisal documentation and/or assessment at interview. Knowledge and understanding of guidance around equal opportunities and diversity as it relates to both staff and service users and their carers. Ability to plan and deliver teaching and training of psychology and non-psychology staff Knowledge of the evidence base for psychological interventions with the forensic client group. Skills in effective oral and written communication of complex and/or clinically sensitive information to a wide range of recipients both within and outside the NHS, including the ability to produce letters, reports, and associated documentation appropriate to its readership, and to overcome barriers to understanding and acceptance Skills in providing advice and consultation to other professionals and carers Ability to plan, organise and prioritise own work Basic computing skills: word processing, email, Internet. Knowledge of the legal framework in which forensic services operate, and of other agencies and systems involved in the treatment/management and care of mentally disordered offenders Postgraduate level knowledge of research methodology, including research design, and complex statistical analysis: audit skills Ability to plan and deliver teaching and training sessions; high level presentation skills Ability to produce high quality professional results to specified deadlines and other time constraints Ability to produce high quality professional results to specified deadlines and other time constraints Ability to effectively manage verbal aggression and the risk of physical aggression from patients or carers Ability to effectively manage frequent exposure to highly distressing/ emotional circumstances. Desirable Knowledge of team and organisational dynamics Ability to use advanced IT packages Ability to use multi-media presentation materials Knowledge of National and Government directives relevant to the development and delivery of forensic mental health services. Understanding of the principles of integrated care Understanding of the principles of co-production and service user/ care involvement and demonstrable skills in involving service users in service development and delivery. Training in Quality Improvement (QI) methodology Knowledge of recent legislation/ guidance relevant to service users with a learning disability. Other Essential Ability to recognise, contain and work with organisational and personal stress Ability to work creatively, co-operatively, reliably and consistently both as an independent practitioner and in multi-disciplinary and team settings Respectful approach to patients, carers, colleagues, and others Willingness to negotiate and ability to handle confrontation effectively Person Specification Education/ Qualification/ Training Essential Post Graduate Doctoral level training in Clinical, Forensic or Counselling Psychology or equivalent accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). Evidence of CPD in accordance with BPS recommendations Either: Recognized qualification or training in psychotherapy supervision or Clinical supervision training for doctoral clinical /counselling psychology trainees. Registered as a practitioner psychologist by the HCPC. Desirable Additional training in intellectual disability or Autism Spectrum Disorders. Post Qualification Training in a Psychotherapy Modality: e.g. DBT, CFT, EMDR, CBTp, CBT for trauma or Schema Therapy. Experience Essential Experience of working with service users with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder or Intellectual Disability and of assessing for Autistic Spectrum Disorder or Intellectual Disability Experience of providing specialist psychological assessments and treatment interventions to patients with complex problems, including severe mental illness, personality disorder, substance misuse, offending behaviour and/or dual diagnosis Providing specialist psychological assessment and intervention across a range of care settings including community and inpatient. Exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care and treatment within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan. Representing psychology within the context of multi-disciplinary and inter agency care. Facilitating therapeutic groups. Providing teaching, training and clinical supervision. The application of psychologically informed interventions in different cultural contexts including working with interpreters. Experience of providing clinical supervision Providing management supervision. Co-produced clinical care, including goal setting, using a Recovery approach Desirable Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team. Experience of representing psychology in various teams and working groups. Experience of recruitment and selection and other HR processes. Leading audit and research project The operational delivery of Integrated care pathways. The use of QI or other improvement methodology in clinical settings Knowledge and Skills Essential Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management, including the use of theoretical models to analyse information and develop formulations upon which to base choice of treatment. Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies when working with people with autism or learning disabilities Skills in delivering psychological interventions in individual and group formats, adapted to meet the needs of the individual or group Ability to identify risk relevant to forensic work. Skills in risk assessment and risk management Knowledge of the evidence base for psychological interventions with a (forensic) learning disability or autism client group. Ability to adapt psychological therapies to client's needs, taking into account specific communication difficulties. Knowledge of theories underpinning Positive Behaviour Support and experience of carrying out functional assessments, designing and implementing Positive Behaviour Support plans. Additional relevant clinical and/or managerial knowledge and skills acquired through formal training, long or short courses, formal supervision (individual and/or group), structured self-study, or experience - or a combination of these - to an appropriate level approved by the Head of Psychology and demonstrated by certification, documented supervision logs, management appraisal documentation and/or assessment at interview. Knowledge and understanding of guidance around equal opportunities and diversity as it relates to both staff and service users and their carers. Ability to plan and deliver teaching and training of psychology and non-psychology staff Knowledge of the evidence base for psychological interventions with the forensic client group. Skills in effective oral and written communication of complex and/or clinically sensitive information to a wide range of recipients both within and outside the NHS, including the ability to produce letters, reports, and associated documentation appropriate to its readership, and to overcome barriers to understanding and acceptance Skills in providing advice and consultation to other professionals and carers Ability to plan, organise and prioritise own work Basic computing skills: word processing, email, Internet. Knowledge of the legal framework in which forensic services operate, and of other agencies and systems involved in the treatment/management and care of mentally disordered offenders Postgraduate level knowledge of research methodology, including research design, and complex statistical analysis: audit skills Ability to plan and deliver teaching and training sessions; high level presentation skills Ability to produce high quality professional results to specified deadlines and other time constraints Ability to produce high quality professional results to specified deadlines and other time constraints Ability to effectively manage verbal aggression and the risk of physical aggression from patients or carers Ability to effectively manage frequent exposure to highly distressing/ emotional circumstances. Desirable Knowledge of team and organisational dynamics Ability to use advanced IT packages Ability to use multi-media presentation materials Knowledge of National and Government directives relevant to the development and delivery of forensic mental health services. Understanding of the principles of integrated care Understanding of the principles of co-production and service user/ care involvement and demonstrable skills in involving service users in service development and delivery. Training in Quality Improvement (QI) methodology Knowledge of recent legislation/ guidance relevant to service users with a learning disability. Other Essential Ability to recognise, contain and work with organisational and personal stress Ability to work creatively, co-operatively, reliably and consistently both as an independent practitioner and in multi-disciplinary and team settings Respectful approach to patients, carers, colleagues, and others Willingness to negotiate and ability to handle confrontation effectively 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 East London NHS Foundation Trust Address HMP Brixton Jebb Avenue LONDON SW2 5XF Employer's website https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)