Job summary Are you interested in working with individuals with offending histories and the staff supporting them? Are you interested in Personality Disorders? Are you interested in psychologically informed, formulation driven approaches? Are you interested in collaborative working to deliver key outcomes for service users? Are you interested in supporting staff development? An exciting fixed-term opportunity has arisen within Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust for an assistant psychologist to work as part of our Schema Therapy informed Community OPD (Offender Personality Disorder) Pathway service within Probation across Nottinghamshire. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to support the ongoing delivery of the core consultation and the IIRMS (Intensive Intervention Risk Management) services, to support with early identification offering a mix of consultation, formulation, supervision, training and time limited intervention. We are committed to working in partnership with the National Probation service- this service is a joint enterprise so relies on collaborative working. We also work in partnership with prison services, other healthcare providers and our criminal justice system partners to improve health, support justice and reduce re-offending behaviour. Main duties of the job The post holder will: Assist with the identification of individuals with likely problematic personality traits. Assist with a case consultation service to staff in the Probation Service local delivery units and Approved Under supervision assist with the development of case formulations for individuals with the most complex needs where establishing the management arrangements and pathway requires a sophisticated understanding of the individual in order to help the Probation Practitioner engage effectively with the individual Support joint case working with Probation Practitioners where the objectives of the work will be clearly identified in the case formulation and are likely to focus on specific areas like motivation and engagement, or risk assessment and management Assist with workforce development: Staff training and development underpins the effective delivery of the offender personality disorder strategy to enhance confidence and relational ways of working. Support the development and delivery of a core IIRMS (Intensive Integrated Risk Management Service) which includes undertaking assessments, developing engagement plans and assisting with the provision of therapy informed interventions Assist with clinically related administration, service development, audits and research. Support the delivery of reflective practice to staff working in the Probation Approved Premise Work independently and as part of a team Engage with Clinical supervision About us TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons. We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health. We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity. The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team. The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment Date posted 22 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum (pro rata for part time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 186-1315-24-FS Job locations Duncan Macmillan House Porchester Road Nottingham NG3 6AA Job description Job responsibilities The Offender Health Team truly believes it can make a difference to the lives of individuals in the criminal justice system by offering consistent, equitable, high quality services to service users across the Directorate. If this sounds like a directorate you would like to join- we would like you to be part of our team. You should be enthusiastic, motivated, person-focused and enjoy a challenge. Previous knowledge or experience of OPD services and their underlying ethos is beneficial. The Offender Health directorate in Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides Healthcare to nine prisons and a short term holding facility in Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and Lincolnshire. These services include physical healthcare, mental healthcare, and intellectual disability, neurodevelopmental and substance misuse services. The Directorate also provides specialist treatment to individuals with personality related difficulties at HMP Whatton and HMP North Sea Camp, in addition to 2 Therapeutic Communities at HMP Gartree and HMP Dovegate (joint NHS/ HMPPS), and also offer OPD services within Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire (community provision). This position is within the Community OPD service in Nottinghamshire however we are keen to work with people who are interested in working across the Directorate. Assist with the identification of individuals with likely problematic personality traits. Under supervision provide specialist psychological case consultation through planned consultation clinics and informally in response to advice requests. Providing specialist case formulations under supervision on the cases with the most complex needs where establishing the management arrangements and pathway requires a sophisticated understanding of the individual. To provide an explanation that helps probation staff understand an individuals behaviour, presentation and problems. It will use a framework to develop a hypothesis, or theory, about the onset, motivation and maintenance factors about an individuals behaviour and functioning and should provide a testable hypothesis and prediction about how an offender managers may engage effectively with the individual. Want to know more? Get in touch and find out how we deliver our OPD services within the prison setting and Community Provision. For further details / informal visits contact: Dr Felicity Nichols Felicity.nicholsnottshc.nhs.uk 01949 803473 / 01205 769442 Job description Job responsibilities The Offender Health Team truly believes it can make a difference to the lives of individuals in the criminal justice system by offering consistent, equitable, high quality services to service users across the Directorate. If this sounds like a directorate you would like to join- we would like you to be part of our team. You should be enthusiastic, motivated, person-focused and enjoy a challenge. Previous knowledge or experience of OPD services and their underlying ethos is beneficial. The Offender Health directorate in Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides Healthcare to nine prisons and a short term holding facility in Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and Lincolnshire. These services include physical healthcare, mental healthcare, and intellectual disability, neurodevelopmental and substance misuse services. The Directorate also provides specialist treatment to individuals with personality related difficulties at HMP Whatton and HMP North Sea Camp, in addition to 2 Therapeutic Communities at HMP Gartree and HMP Dovegate (joint NHS/ HMPPS), and also offer OPD services within Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire (community provision). This position is within the Community OPD service in Nottinghamshire however we are keen to work with people who are interested in working across the Directorate. Assist with the identification of individuals with likely problematic personality traits. Under supervision provide specialist psychological case consultation through planned consultation clinics and informally in response to advice requests. Providing specialist case formulations under supervision on the cases with the most complex needs where establishing the management arrangements and pathway requires a sophisticated understanding of the individual. To provide an explanation that helps probation staff understand an individuals behaviour, presentation and problems. It will use a framework to develop a hypothesis, or theory, about the onset, motivation and maintenance factors about an individuals behaviour and functioning and should provide a testable hypothesis and prediction about how an offender managers may engage effectively with the individual. Want to know more? Get in touch and find out how we deliver our OPD services within the prison setting and Community Provision. For further details / informal visits contact: Dr Felicity Nichols Felicity.nicholsnottshc.nhs.uk 01949 803473 / 01205 769442 Person Specification Qualification Essential 1st class or Upper second class honours degree or 2.2 plus higher degree in Psychology; and ability to demonstrate eligibility to graduate membership of the BPS. Work Experience Essential Experience of working with offenders or patients with mental health problems/ intellectual & developmental disabilities/ personality disorders Experience of working in Forensic/secure settings and mental health settings Experience of MDT and multi-agency working Experience of completing risk assessments Experience of psychometric testing (delivery, scoring and interpretation) Experience of delivering group or individual psychological work Desirable Experience of supporting the development of structured group programmes Experience of conference presentations, publications or teaching/training delivery. Aptitudes/Skills Essential Ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health context, specifically psychological theories relevant to personality disorder and offending behaviour Knowledge and application of formulation with staff and service users Ability to identify risk factors and to use risk management strategies Excellent communication skills; able to overcome barriers and to communicate complex, sensitive information Evidence of ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively; (reflective practice / learning/ safety) Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with regular supervision; Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries; IT literacy for psychological data analysis (e.g. excel / SPSS); Knowledge of legal system or MHA (MH system) Desirable Skills and experience in SPSS, databases/spreadsheets; Research and audit skills Values and Behaviours Essential All staff should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion as identified within the Trust's Equality and Diversity Policy and associated Equality, Diversity and Human Rights legislation All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork Person Specification Qualification Essential 1st class or Upper second class honours degree or 2.2 plus higher degree in Psychology; and ability to demonstrate eligibility to graduate membership of the BPS. Work Experience Essential Experience of working with offenders or patients with mental health problems/ intellectual & developmental disabilities/ personality disorders Experience of working in Forensic/secure settings and mental health settings Experience of MDT and multi-agency working Experience of completing risk assessments Experience of psychometric testing (delivery, scoring and interpretation) Experience of delivering group or individual psychological work Desirable Experience of supporting the development of structured group programmes Experience of conference presentations, publications or teaching/training delivery. Aptitudes/Skills Essential Ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health context, specifically psychological theories relevant to personality disorder and offending behaviour Knowledge and application of formulation with staff and service users Ability to identify risk factors and to use risk management strategies Excellent communication skills; able to overcome barriers and to communicate complex, sensitive information Evidence of ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively; (reflective practice / learning/ safety) Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with regular supervision; Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries; IT literacy for psychological data analysis (e.g. excel / SPSS); Knowledge of legal system or MHA (MH system) Desirable Skills and experience in SPSS, databases/spreadsheets; Research and audit skills Values and Behaviours Essential All staff should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion as identified within the Trust's Equality and Diversity Policy and associated Equality, Diversity and Human Rights legislation All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork 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 Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Duncan Macmillan House Porchester Road Nottingham NG3 6AA Employer's website https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)