Forensic Mental Health Specialist

3 days ago


Bridgwater, Somerset, United Kingdom Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Full time

We are seeking a highly motivated Forensic Mental Health Specialist to provide psychology support for the Offender Personality Disorder Pathway (OPD). The OPD pathway is a joint initiative between HMPPS and NHS England for high risk offenders with severe personality disorder.

Main duties of the role include:

  • Reducing levels of re-offending
  • Improving psychological health and wellbeing
  • Enhancing workforce skills, confidence, and attitudes

The role involves providing consultation to probation officers and approved premises staff, developing formulations, delivering training, and completing joint working with clients and staff.

This post requires a range of skills across competencies, including consultation, formulation, reflective practice, and training. Regular opportunities will be available for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and supervision of assistants.

About Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees flexible working, an NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance, and commitment to career development. You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and exclusive shopping & leisure discounts. Our location provides access to idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty, and stunning coastlines, while still being close to city centers like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter.

Key partnerships include:

  • Service users
  • Community Mental Health Teams
  • Safeguarding services
  • Responsible clinicians
  • Probation
  • Solicitors
  • Police
  • Social Care Agencies
  • GPs
  • Substance misuse services

Person Specification

Essential qualifications

  • Doctorate degree in Clinical or Forensic Psychology or Qualification as a Forensic Psychologist

Desirable qualifications

  • FURTHER TRAINING / MSC IN RELEVANT AREA

Experience

Desirable experience

  • Work experience with Forensic Mental Health. Experience of providing clinical supervision.

Estimated salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum



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