Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a split post role for a Psychologist to join the Mental Health Team at HMP Frankland and HMP Durham. The post is full time, although we would consider part time, working into one of the prison locations.
We welcome applicants from newly qualified psychologists and those with experience and the banding with be aligned accordingly.
These two prisons offer considerable variety. HMP Durham is the local remand prison. The post holder would be involved in the collective leadership of the team, offering consultation, advice and support to the team and partners on complex cases. The role would also involve supporting staff wellbeing.
HMP Frankland is the local, high secure establishment. The role here would involve offering assessment, formulation and intervention, providing an opportunity to develop clinical experience.
We will train you in a Governed Psychological Therapy (e.g. EMDR/DBT) and offer extensive supervision and support with the role overall. We welcome applicants from those wanting to gain experience in a prison/forensic setting.
Main duties of the job
The post within the mental health teams provide a fantastic opportunity to further develop clinically whilst being responsible for the provision of specialist psychological assessment, formulation, intervention and consultation. The post holder will join a multidisciplinary team working alongside members of prison operational staff. The successful post-holder will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and preferably have experience of risk management in prison or forensic settings or an interest in working in this setting.
About us
The Mental Health Team are committed to delivering high quality care. The model of service delivery aims to provide timely, evidence-based and accessible mental health assessment and treatment to meet the needs of patients in prison. The teams includes a Mental Health Team Manager, Registered Nurses, Psychological Wellbeing Therapists, a Counsellor, a Higher Assistant Psychologist (HAP) as well as regular sessional input from a Psychiatrist.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for the supervision of Higher Assistant Psychologist (HAP). Support will be provided from Locality Lead- Consultant Psychologist and there are links into the psychology network in the North East Prisons, North West colleagues and Health and Justice more broadly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for the supervision of Higher Assistant Psychologist (HAP). Support will be provided from Locality Lead- Consultant Psychologist and there are links into the psychology network in the North East Prisons, North West colleagues and Health and Justice more broadly.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Psychologist with the HCPC
Experience
Essential
- Working as a qualified applied psychologist within the designated service including a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and a range of clinical severity across a range of care settings
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence- based practice relevant to the role
Skills
Essential
- Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and undertake care co-ordination/lead practitioner responsibilities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Psychologist with the HCPC
Experience
Essential
- Working as a qualified applied psychologist within the designated service including a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and a range of clinical severity across a range of care settings
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence- based practice relevant to the role
Skills
Essential
- Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and undertake care co-ordination/lead practitioner responsibilities
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).
