Forensic Mental Health Psychologist

1 week ago


Bridgwater, Somerset, United Kingdom NHS Full time
Job Title: Band 7-8A Psychologist

We are seeking a highly motivated Psychologist to provide relevant psychology support for the Offender Personality Disorder Pathway (OPD).

Main Duties:
  • To reduce levels of re-offending
  • To improve the psychological health and wellbeing of this client group
  • To improve the skills, confidence and attitudes of the workforce

The role involves providing consultation to probation officers and approved premises staff, developing formulations for this client group, developing and delivering relevant training, and completing time-limited joint working with clients and probation staff.

This post requires a range of skills across competencies, including consultation, formulation, reflective practice, and training.

Regular opportunities for CPD and supervision of assistants are also available.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Consultation with probation officers and approved premises staff
  • Developing formulations for the client group
  • Developing and delivering relevant training
  • Completing time-limited joint working with clients and probation staff
Person Specification:
  • Doctorate degree in Clinical or Forensic Psychology or Qualification as a Forensic Psychologist
  • Further training/MSc in relevant area
Experience:
  • Work experience with Forensic Mental Health
  • Experience of providing clinical supervision
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.



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