Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist Forensic Learning Disability

Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic Clinical or Forensic Psychologist to lead our community forensic support team for adults with a learning disability.

This is an excellent opportunity for a psychologist to develop skills in leadership and service development within an interesting clinical specialism. We are committed to professional development and maintaining a good work life balance and you will be very supported in your new role.

You will be working in the community in a range of settings, supported by a multi-disciplinary team. The caseload will be interesting, varied and include working with people with a wide range of needs. We have a very close working relationships with partners in north and south Derbyshire health and social care and you will find plenty of opportunities to develop your professional goals.

We also work with local university clinical psychology courses, and you will be encouraged to pursue excellence in service development, research and training should you wish to.

You will have access to specialist supervision, training and development. Applications will be considered for psychologists working at 8a who are interested in preceptorship to 8b and we will ensure we complete a personal development plan to support you to attain your goal.

The post is supported by clinical and management supervision from Consultant Psychologists.

Main duties of the job

• To provide leadership of DCHSFT forensic and learning disability Psychology Services
• To support the Consultant Clinical Lead Psychologist with regard to tasks regarding the commissioning of service, specifically the forensic learning disability service
• To liaise with other services with regard to collaborative work, shared information and shared resources
• To provide highly specialist assessment formulation, consultation and psychological therapy services to referred clients
• To contribute to the delivery of group-based programmes as required.
• To provide clinical supervision, training and consultation services to other health care staff and trainees as required.
• To contribute to audit, service evaluation and research activity as required
• To provide information, as required, on performance and outcome measures

About us

Derbyshire is an amazing county to live and work in and is close enough to Sheffield, Derby, Nottingham and Manchester to ensure an easy commute.

We are a flexible employer and happy to accommodate personal and family needs where possible to make sure you have a good work life balance.

Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.

We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.

During the pandemic response we have led the implementation of public vaccination centres in collaboration with partners across health and social care.

We look forward to your application.