Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist

3 weeks ago


Aylesbury, United Kingdom Oxford Health NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

Are you an experienced psychologist interested in working with people whose early traumatic experiences have contributed to high-risk offending behaviours?

Thames Valley Integrated Offender Personality Disorder (OPD) Pathway are looking for an experienced Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist to join our team.

We are jointly commissioned by the NHS and The Probation Service and are responsible for providing psychological input into probation teams, including case identification and pathway management for high-risk/high harm people on probation with personality difficulties and/or experiences of early life trauma.

We are looking for a proactive, approachable clinician who is passionate about multi-agency working, formulating complexity, and providing direct and indirect input to a stigmatised and marginalised population.

We believe that diversity in teams helps improve trust and respect between staff and encourages typically excluded groups to engage with us. If you have any protected characteristics or are from a BAME background, then we are particularly keen to receive an application from you.

Our shifts are hours, week days only, with core working hours generally being 9am to 5pm. However, we understand the importance of a work-life balance, so are open to discussions about compressed hours.

Main duties of the job

The Integrated OPD Pathway Service includes staff from several disciplines including administrators, assistant, clinical, counselling and forensic psychologists, an occupational therapy assistant, probation officers, a probation service officer and a team lead. Please refer to the organisational chart which details how the team works together.

You will be responsible for:-

Providing psychological consultations to Offender Managers/Probation Practitioners (OM/PPs), Approved Premises staff and other professionals working with the person on probation Working closely with the Enhanced Intensive Intervention and Risk Management Service (E-IIRMS) to identify people on probation who are eligible for direct psychosocial interventions and psychological therapy Conducting joint work sessions with people on probation and OM/PPs as pre-engagement/motivational work prior to a referral to E-IIRMS; to deliver a brief intervention; to demonstrate a technique or approach to OM/PPs; to explore an unusual presentation; or observe relational dynamics with a view to deepening an understanding of the risk issues Developing and delivering training and reflective practice for Probation teams and Approved Premises staff, with support from our wider department reflective practice supervision space Supervising other psychologists working within your geographical area For those who are interested, there may be an opportunity to maintain a small therapy caseload (with E-IIRMS)

About us

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible.

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing.

Excellent opportunities for career progression Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers Competitive pension scheme Lease car scheme Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme Mental Health First Aiders Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply) Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team Job description

Job responsibilities

We sit within the Forensic Mental Health Psychology team, who work in inpatient and community settings. The whole department meets monthly for a business meeting, CPD groups and reflective practice. Our psychology department is proud of the diversity of therapeutic approaches utilised in our work, where support, supervision and CPD is prioritised.

Although the Integrated OPD Pathway Service covers the whole of Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire, this role is based within Buckinghamshire. You will be responsible for providing psychological input into the Aylesbury, Milton Keynes and High Wycombe Probation offices and an Approved Premises in Milton Keynes, Great Holm. You must be able to travel between sites to meet the needs of the service.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for a detailed explanation of the responsibilities of this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered as Practitioner Psychologist with HCPC

Experience

Essential

Experience of training and supervision

Desirable

Experience with OPD

Personal Qualities

Essential

Ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines Is a 'team player' and has demonstrated ability to work and deliver to team and organisational objectives Capacity for tolerating frustration, change and high levels of demand with an ability to work effectively under pressure

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