Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and aspiring Trainee Forensic Psychologist - fixed term 24 months to join Tees Esk & Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust. You will be working in the Secure Outreach and Transition Team based at Roseberry Park Hospital, Middlesborough and at Lanchester Road, Durham as part of Health and Justice.
The posts will provide the opportunity under the required supervision to work towards the BPS Qualification in Forensic Psychology, Stage 2.
Applicants must ensure that prior to applying they have agreement from their current line manager that they can be released on a secondment basis.
In the event that permanent funding is secured for this post the successful applicant will be confirmed in post on a permanent basis.
Main duties of the job
Under the supervision of a qualified Psychologist, as you actively progress toward achieving registered status, you will be working directly with service users and staff to: enhance individual wellbeing and reduce the risk of re-offending. This will be achieved through conducting collaborative assessments and interventions with service users, conducting research, providing consultancy, and, delivering training for staff in accordance with Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and British Psychological Society (BPS) guidelines.
About us
The Secure Outreach and Transition Team provides care for both men and women who have a learning disability/learning difficulties and/or autism who exhibit a range of risk behaviors either to themselves or others. It prides itself on providing high quality individualised, comprehensive packages of care within guided by Trauma Informed Care principles to ensure compassionate psychological care and risk management. You will be working with those transitioning from secure hospital into the community and those living in the community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a professional and motivated individual who is excited by the challenges presented by such a complex population and environment, and whom would like to become part of an experienced team of practitioners with differing specialisms. The post holder will understand and see the value in supervised practice, place special emphasis on personal and professional development through reflective practice, and be willing to complete specific training as part of the Traineeship.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a professional and motivated individual who is excited by the challenges presented by such a complex population and environment, and whom would like to become part of an experienced team of practitioners with differing specialisms. The post holder will understand and see the value in supervised practice, place special emphasis on personal and professional development through reflective practice, and be willing to complete specific training as part of the Traineeship.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oFirst degree in Psychology, or an equivalent qualification, which confers eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society
- oAccredited MSc to allow eligibility for registration on the forensic qualification, as recognised by the BPS.
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of paid or voluntary work in a clinical, community or clinical-academic setting with exposure to client groups and service settings directly relevant to clinical psychology e.g. NHS or University settings, the voluntary sector or organisations affiliated to the NHS. A variety of pre- training roles of relevance include: Assistant Psychologist, Research Assistant, Graduate Primary Care Worker, Healthcare Assistant etc.
- oEngendered realistic expectations of the nature and demands of Forensic Psychology training
- oDeveloped an awareness of the contexts in which Forensic Psychology services are usually delivered.
- oDeveloped familiarisation with working practices in Criminal Justice, NHS and other statutory service settings
Desirable
- oEvidence of learning from supervision of clinical practice.
- oEvidence of a capacity to undertake research at a postgraduate level
knowledge and skills
Essential
- oSpecialist knowledge of Forensic psychology acquired through relevant prior experience, undergraduate teaching and/or clinically supervised practice, and the potential to build upon and extend such knowledge through training
- oCommunicate complex and highly sensitive information effectively, to a wide range of people
- oAdapt creatively the evidence base for interventions in mental health for clients with communication difficulties/ learning difficulties
- oFormulate and articulate sound judgements based on analysis and interpretation of a range of complex information in clinical work, drawing both on clinical observation and on relevant theoretical models.
- . Experience of working as a team
- . Knowledge of psychometric tests
- oPlan and organise effectively to meet required timescales
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oFirst degree in Psychology, or an equivalent qualification, which confers eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society
- oAccredited MSc to allow eligibility for registration on the forensic qualification, as recognised by the BPS.
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of paid or voluntary work in a clinical, community or clinical-academic setting with exposure to client groups and service settings directly relevant to clinical psychology e.g. NHS or University settings, the voluntary sector or organisations affiliated to the NHS. A variety of pre- training roles of relevance include: Assistant Psychologist, Research Assistant, Graduate Primary Care Worker, Healthcare Assistant etc.
- oEngendered realistic expectations of the nature and demands of Forensic Psychology training
- oDeveloped an awareness of the contexts in which Forensic Psychology services are usually delivered.
- oDeveloped familiarisation with working practices in Criminal Justice, NHS and other statutory service settings
Desirable
- oEvidence of learning from supervision of clinical practice.
- oEvidence of a capacity to undertake research at a postgraduate level
knowledge and skills
Essential
- oSpecialist knowledge of Forensic psychology acquired through relevant prior experience, undergraduate teaching and/or clinically supervised practice, and the potential to build upon and extend such knowledge through training
- oCommunicate complex and highly sensitive information effectively, to a wide range of people
- oAdapt creatively the evidence base for interventions in mental health for clients with communication difficulties/ learning difficulties
- oFormulate and articulate sound judgements based on analysis and interpretation of a range of complex information in clinical work, drawing both on clinical observation and on relevant theoretical models.
- . Experience of working as a team
- . Knowledge of psychometric tests
- oPlan and organise effectively to meet required timescales
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).
