Job summary
Are you looking for something a bit different, a new challenge, a varied role?
Wathwood is an award-winning mental health hospital and prides itself on providing the highest quality of care to our patients.
We have exciting opportunities here at Wathwood in our unique Medium Secure setting.
We are seeking to recruit a registered Clinical or Forensic Psychologist to join our fantastic multi-disciplinary teams within the hospital to provide assessment, risk management, care and treatment to aid recovery and further the patient journey.
This is a full-time position, we would consider a job share opportunities if requested.
Interviews for this vacancy will be held on the 25th September 2024
Our DBS check is free, you have no fees to pay!
The role is varied and offers major opportunities to develop your skills in many of the extended roles such as within the Cognitive Behavioural Therapy team, Substance Misuse team, Primary Healthcare team and the Violence Reduction Treatment Programme team. Your continued Professional Development is complimented with an extensive training and induction package.
Other benefits include on-site Union representation, substantial NHS pension scheme, free parking and use of the multi-gym, sports hall and swimming pool.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and highly motivated psychologist to join our team, in a challenging but rewarding role.
Therefore, applicants will need to:
Have excellent interpersonal skills
Offer excellent supportive, compassionate and motivating supervision
Provide compassionate and non-judgemental psychology provision
The ability to work effectively as part of an MDT
Be committed to providing the highest standards of care
Promote and maintain high standards of care through excellent communication, motivation, supervision and role modelling
Reporting to the Psychology Team Lead, the post holder will work with a specialist MDT. You will provide comprehensive psychological assessments, formulations and interventions. As part of the role, you will also contribute to the development and evaluation of specialist treatment programmes, tailored to the complex mental health and offending behaviour needs of this population.
You will be encouraged to conduct service evaluation / research and promote the service as a centre of excellence. Professional development is actively supported, and supervision is a priority.
Candidates must be registered with the HCPC as a Clinical or Forensic Psychologist. Candidates who are close to qualification and eligibility to apply for HCPC registration are welcome to apply.
You will be required to complete mandatory training to assist your professional development.
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide psychological assessments to patients referred to and admitted to Wathwood Hospital 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 formulate and implement plans for the psychological treatment and understanding of criminogenic factors related to a patients mental health problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the patients problems, and employing methods based upon evidence of efficacy.
To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic models and complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual.
To be responsible for implementing a range of psychological interventions, individual and group.
To liaise closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team, giving authoritative specialist advice on psychological aspects of care, contributing directly to assessment, formulation, diagnosis and treatment planning.
To undertake risk assessment and contribute to 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 develop knowledge and skills in general aspects of forensic psychology, as well as a designated specialist area.
To supervise other team members and offer oversight of individual and group psychologically driven interventions.
Duties and Responsibilities
To contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice, through active participation in internal and external CPD training and development programmes, in consultation with the Psychology Team Lead.
To contribute to the development and articulation of best practice in psychology across the service, by continuing to develop the skills of a reflexive and reflective scientist practitioner, taking part in regular professional supervision and appraisal and maintaining an active engagement with current developments in the fields of clinical and forensic psychology and related disciplines.
To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping, including electronic data entry and recording, and report writing and the responsible exercise of professional self-governance, in accordance with professional codes of practice of the British Psychological Society and Trust policies and procedures.
To maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and issues in relation to both the specific patient group and forensic mental health generally.
To ensure that in all aspects of professional activity (e.g. communication with patients, relatives, colleagues, as well as in the assessment, development/ delivery of interventions) issues of diversity such as race, culture, identity, gender and sexuality are sensitively considered and incorporated to reflect individual differences appropriately.
To ensure that service users are appropriately consulted about relevant aspects of their care and are empowered to express their views in a responsive environment enabling such views to be assimilated/incorporated into continued service development.
Informal enquiries and visits are encouraged.
Please contact Tansy Warrilow, Clinical Psychologist on Tansy.Warrilow@notsshc.nhs.uk or call 01709 870800
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide psychological assessments to patients referred to and admitted to Wathwood Hospital 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 formulate and implement plans for the psychological treatment and understanding of criminogenic factors related to a patients mental health problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the patients problems, and employing methods based upon evidence of efficacy.
To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic models and complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual.
To be responsible for implementing a range of psychological interventions, individual and group.
To liaise closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team, giving authoritative specialist advice on psychological aspects of care, contributing directly to assessment, formulation, diagnosis and treatment planning.
To undertake risk assessment and contribute to 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 develop knowledge and skills in general aspects of forensic psychology, as well as a designated specialist area.
To supervise other team members and offer oversight of individual and group psychologically driven interventions.
Duties and Responsibilities
To contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice, through active participation in internal and external CPD training and development programmes, in consultation with the Psychology Team Lead.
To contribute to the development and articulation of best practice in psychology across the service, by continuing to develop the skills of a reflexive and reflective scientist practitioner, taking part in regular professional supervision and appraisal and maintaining an active engagement with current developments in the fields of clinical and forensic psychology and related disciplines.
To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping, including electronic data entry and recording, and report writing and the responsible exercise of professional self-governance, in accordance with professional codes of practice of the British Psychological Society and Trust policies and procedures.
To maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and issues in relation to both the specific patient group and forensic mental health generally.
To ensure that in all aspects of professional activity (e.g. communication with patients, relatives, colleagues, as well as in the assessment, development/ delivery of interventions) issues of diversity such as race, culture, identity, gender and sexuality are sensitively considered and incorporated to reflect individual differences appropriately.
To ensure that service users are appropriately consulted about relevant aspects of their care and are empowered to express their views in a responsive environment enabling such views to be assimilated/incorporated into continued service development.
Informal enquiries and visits are encouraged.
Please contact Tansy Warrilow, Clinical Psychologist on Tansy.Warrilow@notsshc.nhs.uk or call 01709 870800
Person Specification
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
Physical Requirements
Essential
- oAble to sit for periods of time. Expectation to complete breakaway training and further violence response training.
Qualifications
Essential
- oHonours degree in Psychology as accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). Doctorate or equivalent in Clinical or Forensic Psychology. Must be able to demonstrate eligibility for chartered status as a Clinical or Forensic Psychologist and be registered with the HCPC as a practitioner Psychologist.
Experience
Essential
- oRelevant experience developing expertise in clinical/forensic/ psychology practice
- oExperience of working effectively in multidisciplinary settings
- oSupervising others delivering group and individual interventions
- oService evaluation
Desirable
- oProject/service development experience
- oExperience working in forensic/secure settings
- oProviding culturally sensitive interventions
Knowledge
Essential
- oTo have well developed specialist knowledge and skills across a range of aspects of clinical/forensic psychology
- oAn-depth understanding of risk, risk assessment
- oAdvanced 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/Forensic supervision).
- oDemonstrates an understanding of a variety of models of formulation and how to convey this to others in an accessible form.
Desirable
- oEvidence of research
- oPublication in a peer-reviewed journal
- oUnderstanding of risk assessments relating to self-harm and suicide
Skills
Essential
- oSkills in complex psychological assessment, intervention and management inclusive of trauma informed approaches
- oCommunication of complex and sometimes distressing information to a wide range of audiences
- oAble to engage constructively with people who are highly anxious, depressed, or hostile
- oAbility to work positively and constructively in a multi-disciplinary team
- oAbility to work in a consultative manner
- oOffer supervision and motivation of staff
- oTeaching and training skills
- oEffective skills in word-processing and other clinically relevant computer software
- oUse of psychometric test equipment
Desirable
- oUse of SPSS, databases, spreadsheets etc. & interpretation of data
- oExperience of delivering presentations, teaching, or training.
Training
Essential
- oEvidence of CPD post qualification
- oEvidence of completion of supervision training
Desirable
- oFurther specialist training in one or more modality
Contractual Requirements
Essential
Person Specification
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
Physical Requirements
Essential
- oAble to sit for periods of time. Expectation to complete breakaway training and further violence response training.
Qualifications
Essential
- oHonours degree in Psychology as accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). Doctorate or equivalent in Clinical or Forensic Psychology. Must be able to demonstrate eligibility for chartered status as a Clinical or Forensic Psychologist and be registered with the HCPC as a practitioner Psychologist.
Experience
Essential
- oRelevant experience developing expertise in clinical/forensic/ psychology practice
- oExperience of working effectively in multidisciplinary settings
- oSupervising others delivering group and individual interventions
- oService evaluation
Desirable
- oProject/service development experience
- oExperience working in forensic/secure settings
- oProviding culturally sensitive interventions
Knowledge
Essential
- oTo have well developed specialist knowledge and skills across a range of aspects of clinical/forensic psychology
- oAn-depth understanding of risk, risk assessment
- oAdvanced 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/Forensic supervision).
- oDemonstrates an understanding of a variety of models of formulation and how to convey this to others in an accessible form.
Desirable
- oEvidence of research
- oPublication in a peer-reviewed journal
- oUnderstanding of risk assessments relating to self-harm and suicide
Skills
Essential
- oSkills in complex psychological assessment, intervention and management inclusive of trauma informed approaches
- oCommunication of complex and sometimes distressing information to a wide range of audiences
- oAble to engage constructively with people who are highly anxious, depressed, or hostile
- oAbility to work positively and constructively in a multi-disciplinary team
- oAbility to work in a consultative manner
- oOffer supervision and motivation of staff
- oTeaching and training skills
- oEffective skills in word-processing and other clinically relevant computer software
- oUse of psychometric test equipment
Desirable
- oUse of SPSS, databases, spreadsheets etc. & interpretation of data
- oExperience of delivering presentations, teaching, or training.
Training
Essential
- oEvidence of CPD post qualification
- oEvidence of completion of supervision training
Desirable
- oFurther specialist training in one or more modality
Contractual Requirements
Essential
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.
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.
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).
