Job summary
To support and enhance the psychological care of service users. To provide psychological advice, assessment, formulation and intervention under the supervision of qualified psychologists. To assist in therapeutic programme development. To undertake clinically related administration, audit, data collection and analysis, development of audit/research projects, teaching, training and project work: all under the supervision of qualified psychologists.
NOTE: We are not capping the numbers on this post because we believe in giving you the time you need to submit your best application.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical and Forensic Psychology Service at Arnold Lodge is seeking to appoint an Assistant Psychologist to join an enthusiastic and cohesive team of Qualified and Assistant Psychologists. The post could involve working in all three care pathways. It offers the opportunity to develop skills and competencies in a range of areas of forensic mental health.
You will work with a specialist multidisciplinary team that values psychological approaches. You will be supported by experienced Clinical & Forensic Psychologists. As part of the role, you will contribute to the development and evaluation of specialist treatment programmes, tailored to the complex mental health and offending behaviour needs of this population. You will be encouraged to conduct service-relevant evaluation / research and promote the team and service as a centre of excellence.
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 our 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
To undertake protocol based psychological assessments of patients, including risk assessment and formulation.
These can include neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, ratingscales and semi-structured interviews with patients.
To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving thepsychological treatment and/or management of a patient treatment needs.
To assist in the coordination and running of therapeutic groups.
To work with other staff to assess patients and provide treatment.
To assist in the development of a psychologically based framework ofunderstanding and care to the benefit of all patients of the service, acrossall settings where care takes place.
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.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay or skill level required for a Skilled worker visa.Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary / skill level is below the minimum required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake protocol based psychological assessments of patients, including risk assessment and formulation.
These can include neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, ratingscales and semi-structured interviews with patients.
To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving thepsychological treatment and/or management of a patient treatment needs.
To assist in the coordination and running of therapeutic groups.
To work with other staff to assess patients and provide treatment.
To assist in the development of a psychologically based framework ofunderstanding and care to the benefit of all patients of the service, acrossall settings where care takes place.
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.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay or skill level required for a Skilled worker visa.Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary / skill level is below the minimum required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Person Specification
Physical requirements
Essential
- Fit enough to move between sites and carry out the duties of the post, including observation and data collection
Qualifications:Academic/Prof'l
Essential
- Psychology honours degree 2:1 or higher, or equivalent meeting the requirements for graduate basis for Chartered Membership with the British Psychological Society
Desirable
- Relevant post graduate qualification
Training
Essential
- Relevant short specialist courses
Experience
Essential
- Clinically-relevant work experience.
Knowledge
Essential
- Issues in Forensic Clinical Psychology
Equality & Diversity
Essential
- An understanding of and commitment to the Trust's Equality and Diversity principles as relevant to this role
Skills
Essential
- Clear communication skills, both oral and written
- Numeracy, data collection and analysis skills
- Ability to reflect on practice and accept personal supervision
- Demonstration of applied psychological theory into practice
Desirable
- Understanding of ethical issues in clinical practice
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All staff should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion as identified within the Trust's Equality and Diversity Policy and associated Equality, Diversity and Human Rights legislation
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
Person Specification
Physical requirements
Essential
- Fit enough to move between sites and carry out the duties of the post, including observation and data collection
Qualifications:Academic/Prof'l
Essential
- Psychology honours degree 2:1 or higher, or equivalent meeting the requirements for graduate basis for Chartered Membership with the British Psychological Society
Desirable
- Relevant post graduate qualification
Training
Essential
- Relevant short specialist courses
Experience
Essential
- Clinically-relevant work experience.
Knowledge
Essential
- Issues in Forensic Clinical Psychology
Equality & Diversity
Essential
- An understanding of and commitment to the Trust's Equality and Diversity principles as relevant to this role
Skills
Essential
- Clear communication skills, both oral and written
- Numeracy, data collection and analysis skills
- Ability to reflect on practice and accept personal supervision
- Demonstration of applied psychological theory into practice
Desirable
- Understanding of ethical issues in clinical practice
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All staff should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion as identified within the Trust's Equality and Diversity Policy and associated Equality, Diversity and Human Rights legislation
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
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.
