Job summary
We are looking to recruit a committed and dynamic HCPC psychologist to work within the multi-disciplinary mental health team within HMP Forest Bank. We are seeking a psychologist to support the development of the psychological provision being offered as part of the primary and secondary care mental health services.
The post holder would be expected to work closely with the wider MDT and provide supervision, oversight and support of the psychological therapies services which consists of psychological well-being practitioners, High Intensity therapists and an Assistant psychologist.
The post holder would also be expected to provide high-quality psychological advice and support to the mental health team and wider HMP staff and stakeholders. As such, the post-holder would be expected to build strong relationships with HMP partners to provide formulation driven understanding of offender mental health presentation to inform psychologically driven care and support. This is likely to include supporting MDT discussions, developing psychologically informed action-plans, supporting transition, and working closely with the custodial safety team and offender managers.
You must have been in the UK for 12 months prior to applying for this post and be able to provide a 6 year address history to be able to complete the prison clearance.
This role is subject to a additional recruitment and retention premia of £1542 per annum.
Main duties of the job
To work with individual service-users and others involved in their care to support improved psychological health and well-being.
To complete detailed and thorough psychological assessments to develop idiosyncratic and nuanced formulations considering a range of relevant factors.
To carefully consider service-user's interpersonal interactions, management of emotional regulation, past traumatic experiences and consideration of how this is linked to their mental health and behavioural presentation within custody.
To provide individual therapy, which is driven by detailed assessment and a strong working formulation.
To contribute to the multi-professional understanding of service-user presentation and support the development of a psychologically informed environment for the services-users to reside.
To provide supervision and support to other staff
To provide training to the mental health.
To engage in MDT discussions highlight the psychological needs of service users.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Additional training can be offered as part of the role.
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Additional training can be offered as part of the role.
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Person Specification
Education/qualifications
Essential
- Registration with HCPC
- Postgraduate doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent in Forensic Psychology
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a qualified psychologist
- Experience of working with people with complex mental health and personality presentions
Desirable
- Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams
- Experience of developing services
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the range of factors that contribute to offender mental health
Desirable
- Approved/accredited training in specific therapeutic approaches
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- High level off communication and interpersonal skills, both written and spoken
- Evidence of consultation skills
Desirable
- Experience of teaching and training
- Experience of supervising assistants or others
Person Specification
Education/qualifications
Essential
- Registration with HCPC
- Postgraduate doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent in Forensic Psychology
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a qualified psychologist
- Experience of working with people with complex mental health and personality presentions
Desirable
- Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams
- Experience of developing services
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the range of factors that contribute to offender mental health
Desirable
- Approved/accredited training in specific therapeutic approaches
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- High level off communication and interpersonal skills, both written and spoken
- Evidence of consultation skills
Desirable
- Experience of teaching and training
- Experience of supervising assistants or others
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).
