Job summary This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to expand their experience and knowledge of applied psychology to join our inpatient and community forensic services. Our patient/ service user group includes men and women with learning/ intellectual disability and/ or autism alongside highly complex needs who have been in contact with the criminal justice system. Within the inpatient work, you will contribute to the delivery of a high-quality Psychology service to men detained under the Mental Health Act at a Low Secure ward (Amber Lodge) in Doncaster. This role will provide you with opportunity to work collaboratively with a full multidisciplinary team and to deliver under supervision a range of psychological activities including assessment, intervention, and research/ audit. You will assist in complex evaluations of patients' presentation and criminal behaviour, support the development and communication of psychological formulations, and provide data analysis to support the MDT. All patients require secure care as a result of engaging in criminal or high-risk behaviour such as sexual or non-sexual aggression, fire-setting, and self-injury. This is an interesting and challenging post for a Psychology graduate looking for experience prior to making an application for professional training as a Practitioner Psychologist. Main duties of the job To assist and support the work of Registered Psychologists in delivering psychological assessments and evidence-based interventions to adults with a forensic history and learning disabilities and/ or autism. This will include direct and indirect contact with clients living in residential or community settings, and their carers, along with liaison with the multidisciplinary team and referrers/agencies as required. In addition, the post involves assisting the psychology team in clinically related administration, audit, evaluation, statistical analysis, and ongoing project work. The Assistant Psychologist will work independently according to a plan agreed with a Registered Psychologist and within the overall framework of the Trust's policies and procedures. About us Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected. We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services. We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below: https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/ To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website: https://workwithrdash.co.uk/ We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more: https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q The main terms and conditions of service can be found here: https://ptracaccpublic.blob.core.windows.net/docs-employer/340/2515/Main_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf Date posted 03 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 376-DCGM-0152 Job locations 2 Jubilee Close and Amber Lodge 2 Jubilee Close, Tickhill Road Hospital Doncaster DN4 8QN Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree (2:1 or higher) accredited by the British Psychological Society Desirable Relevant post-graduate degree Evidence of CPD relevant to forensics and/ or learning disability and/ or autism Experience Essential Use of psychometric assessments under supervision Research or service evaluation Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree (2:1 or higher) accredited by the British Psychological Society Desirable Relevant post-graduate degree Evidence of CPD relevant to forensics and/ or learning disability and/ or autism Experience Essential Use of psychometric assessments under supervision Research or service evaluation 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). 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). Employer details Employer name Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT Address 2 Jubilee Close and Amber Lodge 2 Jubilee Close, Tickhill Road Hospital Doncaster DN4 8QN Employer's website https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)