Job summary
A unique opportunity has arisen to join the Stalking Threat Assessment Centre which is a multiagency co-located service. The post holder would work closely with Metropolitan Police, National Probation Service and Third Sector Advocacy colleagues to divert and manage individuals engaged in stalking behaviour within the Met Force Area and to continue and develop the response to stalking across the capital.
As part of the NHS provision the post holder will liaise with statutory agencies, provide high quality liaison and diversion support, assessment, intervention, case consultation and risk management advice. The post holder will contribute to the ongoing development of the service delivery model and the development of therapeutic interventions for those who engage in stalking behaviour. It is a exciting opportunity to develop a speciality in a dynamic and emerging area.
The North London Forensic Service role will be based within the Medium or Low Secure Wards and the post holder will provide assessment, treatment and care planning as part of a ward MDT.
The post is available as a 0.5 WTE post (STAC) or as a 1.0 WTE split post. ( STAC and North London Forensic Service)
Main duties of the job
To provide highly specialist psychological knowledge, consultation, risk management guidance, assessment and intervention to those who engage in stalking behaviour in the Metropolitan Force Area who are identified by STAC.
To provide a range of screening referrals andinvolve the gathering of extensive background information on the person from primary and secondary NHS services. Information may also be gathered form a range of systems under the appropriate legal systems. The post holder will be required to undertake a range of complex assessments, in addition to the delivery of formulation driven therapeutic interventions for those who engage in stalking behaviour.
The post holder will work in community settings and in partnership with other organisations such as the National Probation Service, Metropolitan Police and Health and Social Care.
Please note, interview date: 10 May 2022.
About us
At Barnet, Enfield and Haringey NHS Community and Mental Health Trust our staff and service users have worked closely to create a set of values that make sure people who use our services get the best possible chance of a rapid recovery.
The Trust's values are:
- Compassion
- Respect
- Being Positive
- Working together
By coming to work at Barnet, Enfield and Haringey NHS Trust you will be joining a multiple award-winning, combined mental health (MH) and community Trust providing local, regional and national healthcare services. We are one of the largest employers in North London with over 3000 staff delivering a range of mental health and community services to a population of over one million.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a more detailed view of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a more detailed view of the role.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Doctoral level training in clinical psychology, (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996), including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS.
- Registration with the HCPC as a clinical psychologist.
Desirable
- Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology.
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of young adults across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and in patient settings.
- Minimum 1 years' experience of working in a Mental health setting.
Desirable
- Experience of working in consultation and collaboratively with Social Care Teams.
- Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
- Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities etc).
- High level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- A positive approach to working with children, adolescents and families.
- Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Doctoral level training in clinical psychology, (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996), including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS.
- Registration with the HCPC as a clinical psychologist.
Desirable
- Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology.
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of young adults across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and in patient settings.
- Minimum 1 years' experience of working in a Mental health setting.
Desirable
- Experience of working in consultation and collaboratively with Social Care Teams.
- Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
- Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities etc).
- High level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- A positive approach to working with children, adolescents and families.
- Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings
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).
