Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a compassionate and enthusiastic psychologist to join our Community Forensic Team (CFT). The post is open to either a B7 registered clinical/forensic psychologist, or a B6 forensic psychologist in training. B6 applicants would be enrolled on the BPS Stage 2 or equivalent training, or be currently eligible to enrol.
You will work alongside our Highly Specialist Clinical/Forensic Psychologists and Assistant Psychologist within CFT to provide the psychology elements of the MDT, providing psychological formulation and using evidence-based interventions and assessments. You will provide consultancy and support to other members of the team in implementing a trauma-informed and psychologically minded approach. You will also be part of the wider psychology team in Forensic Services, providing access to a network of peer support and supervision.
The Community Forensic Team work with service users to support them to live their best lives in the community. We do this by providing specialist assessments and interventions for our patient group including those within the transforming care cohort. We work with mentally disordered offenders who present a significant risk of harm to others by nature of their mental disorder, including those registered at MAPPA and those subject to conditional discharge under Part 3 of the Mental Health Act.
Main duties of the job
For full and more comprehensive details of all duties involved in this/these roles then please see attached job description and person specification or contact team manager Paul Bates on paul.bates6@nhs.net
IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT THIS ROLE IS CURRENTLY SUBJECT TO JOB EVALUATION.
Both the B7 and B6 applicants will be responsible for:
- Completing initial and continued assessments for individual referred to our service.
- Providing specialist psychological interventions to those on our caseload.
- Providing psychological formulations.
- Completing HCR-20 risk assessments.
- Provide consultation and advice to all members of the MDT.
- Provide advice and consultation to other LPFT teams and stakeholders.
About us
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health services and a number of learning disability, autism and social care services in the county of Lincolnshire. Employing around 2,900 staff, and serving a population of over 768,400, our people lie at the heart of everything we do.
You could be part of a Trust rated by staff as one of the best mental health and learning disability trusts in England. We firmly believe the key to high quality care is a contented workforce. This is reflected in our Care Quality Commission rating of 'outstanding' for well-led and 'good' overall. In the most recent National NHS Staff Survey, our staff rated us as the number one trust nationally for staff morale and one of the top scoring NHS Trusts in the Midlands for being compassionate and inclusive. We're really proud of this!
We offer options for flexible working and provide a wide range of training and promotion opportunities in all professions. We support and celebrate diversity, have active staff networks groups and are always looking at what more we can do to support our staff.
Whether you're taking the first exciting steps in your career, itching for a new challenge or searching for a better place to raise a family, Lincolnshire has arange of rewarding health and social care careers in a county that's friendly, fascinating, affordable and brimming with everything you need to live a happy life.Visitbeinlincolnshire.comto find out more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for complete details regarding this post.
When completing your application, please demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
We can also offer you many staff benefits to help support you which include:
Early access to Psychological Therapies and Physiotherapy
Competitive annual leave allowance
Car leasing scheme
Childcare Vouchers
NHS pension scheme
Free eye tests
Money saving options through our salary sacrifice scheme
Discounts on major high street retailers and restaurants
Get in touch today:
Our friendly team is here to answer any questions you may have about our roles. For more information, please contact Paul Bates, via email at paul.bates6@nhs.net or by telephone 01522 421645.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for complete details regarding this post.
When completing your application, please demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
We can also offer you many staff benefits to help support you which include:
Early access to Psychological Therapies and Physiotherapy
Competitive annual leave allowance
Car leasing scheme
Childcare Vouchers
NHS pension scheme
Free eye tests
Money saving options through our salary sacrifice scheme
Discounts on major high street retailers and restaurants
Get in touch today:
Our friendly team is here to answer any questions you may have about our roles. For more information, please contact Paul Bates, via email at paul.bates6@nhs.net or by telephone 01522 421645.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Undergraduate degree in psychology recognised by BPS
- Professional Doctorate in Clinical or Forensic Psychology, or equivalent professional qualification which confers HCPC registration (e.g. BPS Diploma in Forensic Psychology/Stage 2)
- Registered with the HCPC as a practitioner psychologist (forensic or clinical)
Desirable
- Training in clinical supervision
Experience
Essential
- Some experience of working clinically with adults in forensic services, including those with personality disorder, mental ill health and intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Experience of working with adults who have experienced trauma or abuse - physical, sexual or emotional
- Experience of applying risk assessment both clinical and forensic using structured tools and consulting on issues of risk with other professionals and agencies
- Experience of conducting service evaluation and research (including as a trainee psychologist)
Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate and maintain therapeutic relationships with clients with a range of challenging difficulties
- Able to communicate psychological information to all levels of staff within LPT and in other agencies
- Good knowledge of psychological theories relevant to psychological disorders and offending behaviour
- Knowledge of psychometric theory and practice
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation including the Mental Health Act and criminal justice policies pertaining to adults in the criminal justice system
- Good knowledge of assessment, formulation and interventions in the following areas: oMental health and emotional disorders; oCognitive functioning; oSelf regulation; oChallenging behaviour; oProblems in social adjustment; oThe effects of trauma, abuse or neglect
- Good knowledge of at least one form of psychological therapy; Skills in: oBehavioural assessment (e.g., Functional Analysis); oMethods of observation; oAssessment by interviewing; oAssessment by analysis of archive material. oProficiency in IT, keyboard skills, word processing, and Internet and email use; oKnowledge of research design and methodology at postgraduate level
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Undergraduate degree in psychology recognised by BPS
- Professional Doctorate in Clinical or Forensic Psychology, or equivalent professional qualification which confers HCPC registration (e.g. BPS Diploma in Forensic Psychology/Stage 2)
- Registered with the HCPC as a practitioner psychologist (forensic or clinical)
Desirable
- Training in clinical supervision
Experience
Essential
- Some experience of working clinically with adults in forensic services, including those with personality disorder, mental ill health and intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Experience of working with adults who have experienced trauma or abuse - physical, sexual or emotional
- Experience of applying risk assessment both clinical and forensic using structured tools and consulting on issues of risk with other professionals and agencies
- Experience of conducting service evaluation and research (including as a trainee psychologist)
Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate and maintain therapeutic relationships with clients with a range of challenging difficulties
- Able to communicate psychological information to all levels of staff within LPT and in other agencies
- Good knowledge of psychological theories relevant to psychological disorders and offending behaviour
- Knowledge of psychometric theory and practice
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation including the Mental Health Act and criminal justice policies pertaining to adults in the criminal justice system
- Good knowledge of assessment, formulation and interventions in the following areas: oMental health and emotional disorders; oCognitive functioning; oSelf regulation; oChallenging behaviour; oProblems in social adjustment; oThe effects of trauma, abuse or neglect
- Good knowledge of at least one form of psychological therapy; Skills in: oBehavioural assessment (e.g., Functional Analysis); oMethods of observation; oAssessment by interviewing; oAssessment by analysis of archive material. oProficiency in IT, keyboard skills, word processing, and Internet and email use; oKnowledge of research design and methodology at postgraduate level
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).
