Job summary
We are seeking a registered Clinical or Forensic Psychologist to join our friendly and cohesive psychology team. The post-holder will be integrated in to a ward team, whilst also having the opportunity to practice in other areas of the service.
This role will involve working primarily into our secure hospital wards. This will involve undertaking assessment, formulation and intervention with patients, working in to the MDT, and providing support and consultancy to staff. You will also work in to other service areas, and in to our community forensic risk assessment service, assessing forensic risk in parenting contexts. There may be the opportunity to work in to local prisons.
Main duties of the job
It is expected that you will evidence advanced practice skills in at least one area of specialised area of psychology, with good knowledge of others, and be skilled in psychological consultancy. Training in, and experience of working with, trauma-informed approaches would be an advantage. The post will provide the opportunity to contribute to service-based evaluation and audit, service development and teaching/ training.
We are a warm and supportive team who maintain a strong identity as a department, whilst also being integral members of the ward teams. Being based in an in-patient setting means that dedicated office space is provided, informal support and chats are readily available, and there are opportunities for working from home as well. The psychology department has expanded in recent years as a result of increased investment from the service, and organisational support for a psychologically informed approach to care.
As a department, we are actively trying to develop our research activity. The department has strong links with the University of Hull, and the successful applicant will supervise trainee psychologists, and/or other professionals.
If you are interested in the post, why not get in touch for an informal chat or arrange to come for a visit and see what you think?
About us
We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website
We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.
We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started.
We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.
We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.
From city to countryside, market towns to moors you'll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information with regard to this vacancy please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information with regard to this vacancy please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered psychologist
- Additional short specialist courses with demonstrable impact on practice
Desirable
- Post-qualification training in one or more specialised areas of psychological practice relevant to this client group
- Broadly based knowledge of the theory and practice of advanced psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. complex PTSD, personality disorder, dual diagnosis, people with disabilities etc)
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working as a clinical or forensic psychologist, to include a significant period of working at a senior level in the specific field where the post is held
- Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care and treatment, both as a professionally qualified care co-ordinator and also within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan
Desirable
- Ability to work across team/organisational boundaries developing and maintaining multi-professional and multi-agency partnerships
- Experience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Effective inter-personal skills and experience in supervising
- Ability to lead and motivate staff to embrace change
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate effective communication skills at all levels i.e. strategically and locally
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered psychologist
- Additional short specialist courses with demonstrable impact on practice
Desirable
- Post-qualification training in one or more specialised areas of psychological practice relevant to this client group
- Broadly based knowledge of the theory and practice of advanced psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. complex PTSD, personality disorder, dual diagnosis, people with disabilities etc)
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working as a clinical or forensic psychologist, to include a significant period of working at a senior level in the specific field where the post is held
- Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care and treatment, both as a professionally qualified care co-ordinator and also within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan
Desirable
- Ability to work across team/organisational boundaries developing and maintaining multi-professional and multi-agency partnerships
- Experience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Effective inter-personal skills and experience in supervising
- Ability to lead and motivate staff to embrace change
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate effective communication skills at all levels i.e. strategically and locally
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
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Humber Centre for Forensic Psychiatry (Pine View)
Beverley Road, Willerby
East Yorkshire
HU10 6ED
Employer's website
https://www.humber.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
