Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist - Buckinghamshire

Oxford Health NHS Trust

The closing date is 12 May 2024

Job summary

Are you an experienced psychologist interested in working with people whose early traumatic experiences have contributed to high-risk offending behaviours?

Thames Valley Integrated Offender Personality Disorder (OPD) Pathway are looking for an experienced Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist to join our team.

We are jointly commissioned by the NHS and The Probation Service and are responsible for providing psychological input into probation teams, including case identification and pathway management for high-risk/high harm people on probation with personality difficulties and/or experiences of early life trauma.

We are looking for a proactive, approachable clinician who is passionate about multi-agency working, formulating complexity, and providing direct and indirect input to a stigmatised and marginalised population.

We believe that diversity in teams helps improve trust and respect between staff and encourages typically excluded groups to engage with us. If you have any protected characteristics or are from a BAME background, then we are particularly keen to receive an application from you.

Our shifts are 7.5 hours, week days only, with core working hours generally being 9am to 5pm. However, we understand the importance of a work-life balance, so are open to discussions about compressed hours.

Main duties of the job

The Integrated OPD Pathway Service includes staff from several disciplines including administrators, assistant, clinical, counselling and forensic psychologists, an occupational therapy assistant, probation officers, a probation service officer and a team lead. Please refer to the organisational chart which details how the team works together.

You will be responsible for:-

Providing psychological consultations to Offender Managers/Probation Practitioners (OM/PPs), Approved Premises staff and other professionals working with the person on probation
Working closely with the Enhanced Intensive Intervention and Risk Management Service (E-IIRMS) to identify people on probation who are eligible for direct psychosocial interventions and psychological therapy
Conducting joint work sessions with people on probation and OM/PPs as pre-engagement/motivational work prior to a referral to E-IIRMS; to deliver a brief intervention; to demonstrate a technique or approach to OM/PPs; to explore an unusual presentation; or observe relational dynamics with a view to deepening an understanding of the risk issues
Developing and delivering training and reflective practice for Probation teams and Approved Premises staff, with support from our wider department reflective practice supervision space
Supervising other psychologists working within your geographical area
For those who are interested, there may be an opportunity to maintain a small therapy caseload (with E-IIRMS)

About us

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible.

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing.

Excellent opportunities for career progression
Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
Competitive pension scheme
Lease car scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health First Aiders
Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Date posted

26 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£50,952 to £57,349 a year per annum/pro-rata (plus RSU allowance £1446 per annum/pro-rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

267-SS6231411

Job locations

Milton Keynes, Aylesbury & High Wycombe Probation Offices

Milton Keynes and Aylesbury

MK9 2YH

Job description

Job responsibilities

We sit within the Forensic Mental Health Psychology team, who work in inpatient and community settings. The whole department meets monthly for a business meeting, CPD groups and reflective practice. Our psychology department is proud of the diversity of therapeutic approaches utilised in our work, where support, supervision and CPD is prioritised.

Although the Integrated OPD Pathway Service covers the whole of Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire, this role is based within Buckinghamshire. You will be responsible for providing psychological input into the Aylesbury, Milton Keynes and High Wycombe Probation offices and an Approved Premises in Milton Keynes, Great Holm. You must be able to travel between sites to meet the needs of the service.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for a detailed explanation of the responsibilities of this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification for a detailed explanation of the responsibilities of this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered as Practitioner Psychologist with HCPC

Experience

Essential

Experience of training and supervision

Desirable

Experience with OPD

Personal Qualities

Essential

Ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines
Is a 'team player' and has demonstrated ability to work and deliver to team and organisational objectives
Capacity for tolerating frustration, change and high levels of demand with an ability to work effectively under pressure

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered as Practitioner Psychologist with HCPC

Experience

Essential

Experience of training and supervision

Desirable

Experience with OPD

Personal Qualities

Essential

Ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines
Is a 'team player' and has demonstrated ability to work and deliver to team and organisational objectives
Capacity for tolerating frustration, change and high levels of demand with an ability to work effectively under pressure

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).