Clinical / Counselling or Forensic Psychologist

This post is available at Band 7 or Band 8a level dependent on experience. If appointed at Band 7 (newly qualified), this will be a developmental post and the post-holder will work through a preceptorship towards Band 8a level.

We are looking for a Forensic, Counselling or Clinical psychologist with an interest in personality disorders to take a key position in the Psychology in Probation Offender Personality Disorder (PIP OPD) service.

The Psychology in Probation Offender Personality Disorder (PiP OPD) service is a partnership between adult mental health and probation services. It consists of a small team of psychologists, an occupational therapist and probation staff providing support, training, consultation and advice to probation practitioners who work with offenders with personality difficulties or diagnosed personality disorder. The post holder will also work alongside NHS colleagues, specialist Offender Managers (OM), and other probation staff to provide psychologically informed interventions to service users on the OPD pathway.

Please be advised that this role is on a Fixed Term Contract in order to cover current Maternity leave until August 2023.

The role focuses on working as a team on the development and maintenance of a psychologically informed workforce across the probation service. It involves formulation sharing, reflective group facilitation, joint case management and some teaching and presentation work. The post also involves direct input into the person on probation's care through tailored assessment and intervention (when there is scope and need for direct intervention).

Other duties include regular and systematic undertaking of clinically relevant research and audits, which are essential for the continuation of the project, and communicating these outcomes to senior management and commissioners on a quarterly basis. The role includes the supervision and management of assistant psychologists.

Travelling across Essex as needed is a necessary part of the role, with occasional journeys to other regions in the country for training events and conferences. However, much of our work is carried out remotely.

Please see full 'Job Description' and 'Person Specification' attachments for full details of the role.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must have completed doctoral level training (or its equivalent) in Forensic, Clinical or Counselling Psychology and/ or have additional training to include models of forensic/clinical psychopathology, clinical/forensic psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the HCPC. Psychologists with experience of working in a forensic setting, personality disorders, and psychosis are strongly encouraged to apply. Eligibility for BPS Chartered Status is desirable and registration with the Health Care Professions Council is essential.

Flexibility & Career Development

The Trust is a family friendly employer. We would be happy to explore options of part-time employment, or sessions being undertaken in a way that would meet the needs of both the Clinician and the Trust. We are in a fortunate position of being able to offer exciting posts linked to CPD with clear career paths which have allowed several clinicians to stay with us through to Consultant level.

We welcome you to join us in shaping these services, as we believe that by investing in the development of our staff member’s careers, we are able to strengthen our services so as to provide the best quality care for our service users.

Essex Partnership University Trust offers flexible hours.

Please see full 'Job Description' and 'Person Specification' attachments for full details of the role.