Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Part Time Forensic/Clinical Psychologist, Band 8B, to join the innovative Forensic Service in Doncaster.
This post provides an exciting opportunity to make a significant contribution to the delivery of Psychological Services for a specialist Forensic inpatient service. Focus will be on a range of psychological assessments, direct interventions, both individual and group, with identified patients. The role includes supporting in-patient multi-disciplinary teams in clinical reviews, and the post holder will be expected to take a lead in structured clinical risk assessment.
This post also provides an opportunity for the candidate to work in collaboration with the Consultant and the ward manager to ensure that trauma informed care is developed and embedded on the ward. The post holder would be joining the service at an exciting time when they can be a part of innovative service development.
The successful candidate should be psychologically robust and will work collaboratively as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team. A person-centred approach and a commitment to the development of a psychologically minded work force is essential. Strong teamwork and the ability to demonstrate initiative is essential, l whilst enjoying working in the busy, dynamic environment of Amber Lodge.
Main duties of the job
The Forensic Service provides forensic low secure care on Amber Lodge, for males with highly complex clinical / risk presentations in addition to a learning disability and / or autism.
Candidates should have experience of using and interpreting psychometric assessments relevant to the patient group and should be familiar with the use of structured professional clinical judgement tools in risk assessment and management.
Service-related research and evaluation is also part of the role, and opportunities for continuing professional development will be actively supported.
For any informal queries please email:
Tracy Rossall; tracy.rossall@nhs.net
Dr Sarah Rodgers; s.rodgers1@nhs.net
Dr Masood; m.masood1@nhs.net
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post-graduate training in forensic or clinical psychology (as accredited by the BPS and HCPC) with registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
Desirable
- Post-doctoral training in additional specialised areas of psychological practice e.g. risk assessment, autism, personality disorder, substance dependence etc.
Experience
Essential
- Assessed experience of working as a qualified forensic or clinical psychologist for a minimum of six years, including at least 3 years post qualification experience within learning disability, working with clients with 'forensic' needs, either in secure or non-secure settings.
- Experience of working with a wide variety of patient groups, across the whole life course and presenting with the full range of clinical severity across the full range of care settings including outpatient, community, primary care, inpatient, custodial, and residential care settings including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse
- Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for patients' psychological care and treatment, both as a professionally qualified care coordinator and also within the context of a multi -disciplinary care plan.
- Experience of teaching, training and/or professional and clinical supervision. Doctoral level knowledge of forensic or clinical psychology including highly developed knowledge of lifespan developmental psychology, models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post-graduate training in forensic or clinical psychology (as accredited by the BPS and HCPC) with registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
Desirable
- Post-doctoral training in additional specialised areas of psychological practice e.g. risk assessment, autism, personality disorder, substance dependence etc.
Experience
Essential
- Assessed experience of working as a qualified forensic or clinical psychologist for a minimum of six years, including at least 3 years post qualification experience within learning disability, working with clients with 'forensic' needs, either in secure or non-secure settings.
- Experience of working with a wide variety of patient groups, across the whole life course and presenting with the full range of clinical severity across the full range of care settings including outpatient, community, primary care, inpatient, custodial, and residential care settings including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse
- Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for patients' psychological care and treatment, both as a professionally qualified care coordinator and also within the context of a multi -disciplinary care plan.
- Experience of teaching, training and/or professional and clinical supervision. Doctoral level knowledge of forensic or clinical psychology including highly developed knowledge of lifespan developmental psychology, models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology.
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).
