Trosolwg o'r swydd

To provide a comprehensive, specialist psychological service to patients at HMP Fosse Way.

A stepped care approach is used incorporating interventions at different levels (e.g. therapeutic milieu), the provision of psycho-education, support and individual as well as group therapies. Key models of therapy include Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Art therapy etc. However we are keen that all of the psychologists skills are used in developing the team, teaching, training, research, and service design. This is not a post that only delivers direct 1:1 therapy interventions.

We are seeking a Principal grade applied psychologist with a qualification in Clinical, Forensic or Counselling Psychology to join our well established psychology team working into Offender Health. You will join a team of psychologists in Offender Health, but an even bigger (420 staff) psychological professions service in the trust. There will be opportunities to attend trust wide CPD events twice a year and to network.

The successful applicant will be supported to attend external CPD training in line with their interests and the service needs.

Flexible working will also be an option as part of this role.

Any potential applicants who would be interested in the role, please contact Dr Felicity Nichols, Consultant Psychologist, for further discussion.

We really look forward to hearing from you.

 

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

The post holder will provide specialist formulation-driven psychological assessment and therapy (Step 4 model) by working autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the service’s policies and procedures.

Providing support, education and training for staff are central to the role of the psychologist.

Assisting in planning and evaluating the service will also be key components for the Post-holder.

To utilise research and audit skills for policy, practice and service development in the Care Group.

 

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

#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