Job summary
Please be advised Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has made the difficult decision to serve notice on its offender health contracts. Over the coming months, we will be working with NHS England on the transition of the services to Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust as the new provider. We still need to recruit to these valued positions and welcome your application. But, in line with our values, honesty is important, so please note that if you are successful that in time your recruitment and/or employment would move from Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust, who would then be your new employer.
We are looking for a highly skilled and passionate B7 Counsellor or CBT/ EMDR Therapist to join our Integrated Mental Health Team (IMHT) based in HMP Lincoln.
You will join our dynamic multi-disciplinary team supporting the needs of adults with secondary care level mental health difficulties in a category B local remand prison setting.
As an integrated team of professionals, we are passionate about implementing psychologically informed care through shared goals and initiatives. Psychology is embedded in the team through Psychologists, Psychological Therapists, Counsellors and Assistant Psychologists to deliver individual and group therapies, psychoeducation groups and stabilisation skills.
We offer regular CPD, training and development opportunities and specialist supervision in CBT/ EMDR if required.
Main duties of the job
We also support the team to deliver psychologically informed care through consultation, training, supervision and service development. As the psychological professionals in the team, we work together closely, through regular psychology meetings to offer shared reflective space and opportunities for learning and development. Psychologists are part of the leadership team both in the service and the wider Trust. You would be supported to attend regular Psychological Therapies Service developments meetings, where you will be supported by the wider PT service.
This is a full-time post of 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday. We can provide some options of flexible working.
As an Integrative Counsellor, EMDR/CBT Therapist you are responsible for the provision of planned recovery focused care and will provide high intensity interventions to service users.
As part of this role, you will be expected to:
- Work flexibly and creatively with a dynamic caseload offering assessments; developing and sharing CBT / counselling formulations; and delivering CBT therapy, integrative counselling, or EMDR.
- Contributing towards the development, delivery, and evaluation of group interventions
- Working alongside as integral member of the MDT to deliver joint work; and to promote psychological thinking and approaches; and contribute to care plans.
- Providing supervision and training within their scope of competencies to junior colleagues.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Offender Health directorate in Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides Healthcare to five prisons and an Immigration Removal Centre in Nottinghamshire, and Lincolnshire. These services include physical healthcare, mental healthcare, and intellectual disability and substance misuse services.
The Care Group also provides specialist treatment for individuals with problematic personality traits at HMP Whatton and North Sea camp (joint NHS/NOMS National Offender Personality Disorder programme) and is now offering OPD services within Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire (community provision). There is currently an Integrated Pathway being developed across 4 prisons: Nottingham, Lowdham Grange, Lincoln and Ranby to provide a holistic service to men who have substance misuse and mental health related challenges. These roles are based across the Offender Health Care Group, offering opportunities for networking and developing skills in a number of different group programmes and individual treatment modalities.
We work in partnership with prison services, other healthcare providers and our criminal justice system partners to improve health, support justice and reduce re-offending behaviour. The Offender Health Care group truly believes it can make a difference to the lives of individuals in the criminal justice system by offering consistent, equitable, high-quality services to service users across the Care Group. If this sounds like a directorate you would like to join- we would like you to be part of our team. You should be enthusiastic, motivated, person-focused and enjoy a challenge. Previous knowledge or experience of Mental health, Personality Disorder or Forensic/ Secure services is beneficial.
Want to know more?
Come and pay us a visit and see how we deliver our services within the prison setting or contact Catherine Gerighty-Gully (Senior Psychologist) HMP Ranby, HealthCare Dept (extn. 3015) for further information on an informal basis or Suzan Lilley Mental Health Matron HMP Lincoln extn 3321:
Interviews will take place on 18th September 2025
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Offender Health directorate in Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides Healthcare to five prisons and an Immigration Removal Centre in Nottinghamshire, and Lincolnshire. These services include physical healthcare, mental healthcare, and intellectual disability and substance misuse services.
The Care Group also provides specialist treatment for individuals with problematic personality traits at HMP Whatton and North Sea camp (joint NHS/NOMS National Offender Personality Disorder programme) and is now offering OPD services within Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire (community provision). There is currently an Integrated Pathway being developed across 4 prisons: Nottingham, Lowdham Grange, Lincoln and Ranby to provide a holistic service to men who have substance misuse and mental health related challenges. These roles are based across the Offender Health Care Group, offering opportunities for networking and developing skills in a number of different group programmes and individual treatment modalities.
We work in partnership with prison services, other healthcare providers and our criminal justice system partners to improve health, support justice and reduce re-offending behaviour. The Offender Health Care group truly believes it can make a difference to the lives of individuals in the criminal justice system by offering consistent, equitable, high-quality services to service users across the Care Group. If this sounds like a directorate you would like to join- we would like you to be part of our team. You should be enthusiastic, motivated, person-focused and enjoy a challenge. Previous knowledge or experience of Mental health, Personality Disorder or Forensic/ Secure services is beneficial.
Want to know more?
Come and pay us a visit and see how we deliver our services within the prison setting or contact Catherine Gerighty-Gully (Senior Psychologist) HMP Ranby, HealthCare Dept (extn. 3015) for further information on an informal basis or Suzan Lilley Mental Health Matron HMP Lincoln extn 3321:
Interviews will take place on 18th September 2025
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post graduate diploma in CBP and Accreditation (or working towards accreditation) with the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive
- Psychotherapies (BABCP) or MSc (post-graduate) or equivalent in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy and will be a member of the BACP/UKCP/HCPC and working towards full accreditation and /or have completed EMDR Training through a recognized organisation to level 3/4.
Desirable
- Pre MSc certificates/diploma/courses in integrative counselling and psychotherapy. EMDR and CBT training.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with a complex client group within a forensic setting including personality disorders.
- Experience of working within a neurobiological model of therapy.
- Experience of working 1:1 and delivering structured groupwork.
- Experience of working with mental health, trauma and attachment.
Desirable
- Experience of using System 1
- Experience of providing training to a mental health team.
- Experience of working in prisons
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge across a range of procedures underpinned by theory; Knowledge of a range of procedures and techniques acquired through the further substantial training and accredited clinical supervision
- The ability to understand and apply psychological/counselling and therapeutic knowledge to a secure forensic setting
- A good understanding of how neurobiological models of therapy can be applied to help forensic clients in their recovery
Desirable
- Knowledge of and an understanding of developing and delivering a psychological therapies service to a complex client group.
Skills
Essential
- High level of verbal and written communication skills
- High level of decision and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent ability to build and promote good relationships with clients, colleagues and other agencies.
Desirable
- Helping other members of the team to reach a psychological/therapeutic understanding of complex clients.
- Information technology experience.
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- Must be qualified to at least BACP/UKCP approved Post MSc in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy or equivalent or Post graduate diploma in CBP and Accreditation (or working towards accreditation) with the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) or MSc (post-graduate) and /or have completed EMDR Training through a recognized organisation to level 3/4.
Physical Requirements
Essential
- There is a frequent requirement for sitting in a restricted position for direct clinical activity or when using a computer.
- There is also a two-yearly requirement to attend breakaway training which there is an expectation that these skills will be used in emergencies
Desirable
- Able to use correct manual handling techniques where required
Training
Essential
- Willingness to undertake any relevant education or training to enhance to delivery of psychological therapies across the unit.
Desirable
- Post qualification training, short courses or some experience integrative therapy/counselling
Values
Essential
- Demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post graduate diploma in CBP and Accreditation (or working towards accreditation) with the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive
- Psychotherapies (BABCP) or MSc (post-graduate) or equivalent in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy and will be a member of the BACP/UKCP/HCPC and working towards full accreditation and /or have completed EMDR Training through a recognized organisation to level 3/4.
Desirable
- Pre MSc certificates/diploma/courses in integrative counselling and psychotherapy. EMDR and CBT training.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with a complex client group within a forensic setting including personality disorders.
- Experience of working within a neurobiological model of therapy.
- Experience of working 1:1 and delivering structured groupwork.
- Experience of working with mental health, trauma and attachment.
Desirable
- Experience of using System 1
- Experience of providing training to a mental health team.
- Experience of working in prisons
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge across a range of procedures underpinned by theory; Knowledge of a range of procedures and techniques acquired through the further substantial training and accredited clinical supervision
- The ability to understand and apply psychological/counselling and therapeutic knowledge to a secure forensic setting
- A good understanding of how neurobiological models of therapy can be applied to help forensic clients in their recovery
Desirable
- Knowledge of and an understanding of developing and delivering a psychological therapies service to a complex client group.
Skills
Essential
- High level of verbal and written communication skills
- High level of decision and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent ability to build and promote good relationships with clients, colleagues and other agencies.
Desirable
- Helping other members of the team to reach a psychological/therapeutic understanding of complex clients.
- Information technology experience.
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- Must be qualified to at least BACP/UKCP approved Post MSc in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy or equivalent or Post graduate diploma in CBP and Accreditation (or working towards accreditation) with the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) or MSc (post-graduate) and /or have completed EMDR Training through a recognized organisation to level 3/4.
Physical Requirements
Essential
- There is a frequent requirement for sitting in a restricted position for direct clinical activity or when using a computer.
- There is also a two-yearly requirement to attend breakaway training which there is an expectation that these skills will be used in emergencies
Desirable
- Able to use correct manual handling techniques where required
Training
Essential
- Willingness to undertake any relevant education or training to enhance to delivery of psychological therapies across the unit.
Desirable
- Post qualification training, short courses or some experience integrative therapy/counselling
Values
Essential
- Demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
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).
