Job summary We are seeking to appoint two qualified Clinical or Forensic Psychologists to join an enthusiastic and cohesive team. Applications are also welcomed from Trainee Clinical or Forensic Psychologists who are close to qualifying (i.e., within 6 months). The posts are based within the Mental Health Service at Rampton Hospital. They offer the opportunity to develop skills and competencies working with male service users with complex mental health difficulties who are detained in high secure care. Applicants should feel passionately about utilising a trauma-informed approach to make a positive difference to service user experience. Main duties of the job Successful applicants will work with a specialist multi-disciplinary team providing psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for a variety of presenting difficulties. The role will be supported by senior staff experienced in providing a range of therapeutic modalities and psychological approaches for this population. Successful applicants will contribute to the development and evaluation of specialist therapy programmes, tailored to the complex mental health and offending behaviour needs of this population. Successful applicants may be required to provide clinical supervision and support to junior psychology and other staff members. Successful applicants will be encouraged to conduct service evaluation and research, and promote services as a centre of excellence. Professional development is actively supported, and clinical supervision is a priority. 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 06 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £60,504 a year Annual High Secure Allowance of £4,016 Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 186-272-25-FS Job locations Rampton High Secure Hospital Woodbeck DN22 0PD Job description Job responsibilities Successful applicants will work with a specialist multi-disciplinary team providing psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for a variety of presenting difficulties. The role will be supported by senior staff experienced in providing a range of therapeutic modalities and psychological approaches for this population. Successful applicants will contribute to the development and evaluation of specialist therapy programmes, tailored to the complex mental health and offending behaviour needs of this population. Successful applicants may be required to provide clinical supervision and support to junior psychology and other staff members. Successful applicants will be encouraged to conduct service evaluation and research, and promote services as a centre of excellence. Professional development is actively supported, and clinical supervision is a priority. For full details, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Job description Job responsibilities Successful applicants will work with a specialist multi-disciplinary team providing psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for a variety of presenting difficulties. The role will be supported by senior staff experienced in providing a range of therapeutic modalities and psychological approaches for this population. Successful applicants will contribute to the development and evaluation of specialist therapy programmes, tailored to the complex mental health and offending behaviour needs of this population. Successful applicants may be required to provide clinical supervision and support to junior psychology and other staff members. Successful applicants will be encouraged to conduct service evaluation and research, and promote services as a centre of excellence. Professional development is actively supported, and clinical supervision is a priority. For full details, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Person Specification Qualifications Essential MSc or Doctorate in Clinical or Forensic Psychology. Must be HCPC registered and able to demonstrate eligibility for chartered status as a Clinical or Forensic Psychologist. Applications will be accepted from Trainee Clinical or Forensic Psychologists who are due to qualify (i.e., within 6 months). Desirable Chartered Clinical or Forensic status. Further relevant post-qualification training. Further training Essential Advanced knowledge, experience, and expertise in at least one specialist area of clinical/forensic practice gained through specialist training and supervised practice (e.g., psychotherapy, neuropsychology, risk assessment, clinical and forensic supervision). Advanced knowledge, experience, and expertise in men's mental health services and systems gained through specialist training and supervised practice. Desirable Evidence of training in areas relevant to men's forensic mental health services e.g., trauma informed care, CBTp, CBTt, Schema Therapy, EMDR. Work experience Essential Experience of working effectively in multi-disciplinary teams. Clinical experience developing expertise in forensic clinical psychology practice, specifically applied to psychosis and/or complex trauma. Experience of facilitation of ward and/or multi-disciplinary based supervision groups and/or reflective spaces. Desirable Experience of delivering specific group programmes. Experience of training and supervision of staff and other psychologists. Experience of clinical audit, service evaluation and research. Experience of providing and evaluating evidence based, highly specialist psychological interventions to address complex needs of service users in forensic mental health services. Aptitude/skills Essential Record of clinical effectiveness in a forensic service. High level of ability to plan and organise clinical service provision to meet service demands. Proven ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams. Research skills. IT literacy. Knowledge of legal system/Mental Health Act. Broad knowledge of psychological models of assessment, formulation and intervention relevant to forensic mental health. Can demonstrate competence in supervision of junior psychology and/or multi-disciplinary staff. Presentation and teaching skills. Groupwork skills. Desirable Experience of dissemination of research/service evaluation e.g., publications. Dispositional attributes Essential Good communication skills. Commitment and enthusiasm. Reliability and personal integrity. Desirable A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post. However, reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010. Values Essential All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values. Person Specification Qualifications Essential MSc or Doctorate in Clinical or Forensic Psychology. Must be HCPC registered and able to demonstrate eligibility for chartered status as a Clinical or Forensic Psychologist. Applications will be accepted from Trainee Clinical or Forensic Psychologists who are due to qualify (i.e., within 6 months). Desirable Chartered Clinical or Forensic status. Further relevant post-qualification training. Further training Essential Advanced knowledge, experience, and expertise in at least one specialist area of clinical/forensic practice gained through specialist training and supervised practice (e.g., psychotherapy, neuropsychology, risk assessment, clinical and forensic supervision). Advanced knowledge, experience, and expertise in men's mental health services and systems gained through specialist training and supervised practice. Desirable Evidence of training in areas relevant to men's forensic mental health services e.g., trauma informed care, CBTp, CBTt, Schema Therapy, EMDR. Work experience Essential Experience of working effectively in multi-disciplinary teams. Clinical experience developing expertise in forensic clinical psychology practice, specifically applied to psychosis and/or complex trauma. Experience of facilitation of ward and/or multi-disciplinary based supervision groups and/or reflective spaces. Desirable Experience of delivering specific group programmes. Experience of training and supervision of staff and other psychologists. Experience of clinical audit, service evaluation and research. Experience of providing and evaluating evidence based, highly specialist psychological interventions to address complex needs of service users in forensic mental health services. Aptitude/skills Essential Record of clinical effectiveness in a forensic service. High level of ability to plan and organise clinical service provision to meet service demands. Proven ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams. Research skills. IT literacy. Knowledge of legal system/Mental Health Act. Broad knowledge of psychological models of assessment, formulation and intervention relevant to forensic mental health. Can demonstrate competence in supervision of junior psychology and/or multi-disciplinary staff. Presentation and teaching skills. Groupwork skills. Desirable Experience of dissemination of research/service evaluation e.g., publications. Dispositional attributes Essential Good communication skills. Commitment and enthusiasm. Reliability and personal integrity. Desirable A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post. However, reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010. Values Essential All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values. 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 High Secure Hospital Woodbeck DN22 0PD Employer's website https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)