Specialist or Highly Specialist Applied Psychologist
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has emerged for an Applied Psychologist or Highly Specialised Applied Psychologist to join the Enhanced Reconnect Service in Health & Justice Services. The role involves working within a psychology led multidisciplinary team to support prison leavers with complex health needs in overcoming barriers to accessing healthcare services upon their release from custody. The post holder will work in both prison and community settings across the North East to support people in the final months of their sentence and up to a year post-release. Main duties of the job
This role is in the Enhanced Reconnect Service, based at Lanchester Road Hospital and covering the whole of the North East. The service is one of four national pilots supporting prison leavers assessed as presenting high risk of harm with complex health needs linked with their offending. The service prioritises individuals convicted of terrorism-related offences and those identified as at risk of extremism. One of the national pilot objectives is to address health needs that if left unmet could lead to extremist behaviours. The postholder will work closely with probation/prison colleagues and will form excellent working relationships with health and care services across the area. The role involves direct assessment and formulation, as well as supporting psychological thinking in the wider system. The postholder will lead on the care of a small number of individuals, supporting their transition from prison to community. Therapeutic intervention is delivered with the aim of supporting individuals to access healthcare services, rather than replacing existing provision. Supervising other professionals forms part of the role. The postholder will be a key member of the leadership team supporting the Trust values of compassion, respect, and responsibility. The successful candidate will contribute to service development through audit, service evaluation and research. The post also offers excellent opportunities for peer support/ supervision and teaching/ training opportunities. About us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby. We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health. We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it. As a service we are responsive to the wellbeing of our psychology team, and place a strong emphasis on self-care and supporting one another. This means there are clear job plans and people are encouraged to maintain a work/ life balance. We pride ourselves in building a positive working atmosphere and opportunities for development mean we have a proven track record of retaining staff within the team. In addition to this, flexible working and working from home can be negotiated with the successful applicant. Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying. Person Specification
Qualifications
Post-graduate training (doctoral level equivalent) in clinical / counselling / forensic psychology (or its equivalent prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS. HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist Trained in clinical supervision and the supervision of doctoral trainees Trained in care co-ordination Evidence of continuing professional development Post-graduate qualification showing evidence of supervised practice in an evidence-based psychological therapeutic model Registration with BPS Experience
Working with mental health/learning disability clients (depending on designated service area) Multi-disciplinary team working Experience of CBT, DBT, Psychodynamics, systematic therapy Experience of research and audit Knowledge/Skills
Risk assessment and risk management Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health. Communicate highly complex and highly sensitive information effectively, to a wide range of people Experience of joint working with statutory, voluntary and private sector agencies 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. Salary: £46,148 to £60,504 a year (pro rata), per annum
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Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has emerged for an Applied Psychologist or Highly Specialised Applied Psychologist to join the Enhanced Reconnect Service in Health & Justice Services. The role involves working within a psychology led multidisciplinary team to support prison leavers with complex health needs in overcoming barriers to accessing healthcare services upon their release from custody. The post holder will work in both prison and community settings across the North East to support people in the final months of their sentence and up to a year post-release. Main duties of the job
This role is in the Enhanced Reconnect Service, based at Lanchester Road Hospital and covering the whole of the North East. The service is one of four national pilots supporting prison leavers assessed as presenting high risk of harm with complex health needs linked with their offending. The service prioritises individuals convicted of terrorism-related offences and those identified as at risk of extremism. One of the national pilot objectives is to address health needs that if left unmet could lead to extremist behaviours. The postholder will work closely with probation/prison colleagues and will form excellent working relationships with health and care services across the area. The role involves direct assessment and formulation, as well as supporting psychological thinking in the wider system. The postholder will lead on the care of a small number of individuals, supporting their transition from prison to community. Therapeutic intervention is delivered with the aim of supporting individuals to access healthcare services, rather than replacing existing provision. Supervising other professionals forms part of the role. The postholder will be a key member of the leadership team supporting the Trust values of compassion, respect, and responsibility. The successful candidate will contribute to service development through audit, service evaluation and research. The post also offers excellent opportunities for peer support/ supervision and teaching/ training opportunities. About us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby. We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health. We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it. As a service we are responsive to the wellbeing of our psychology team, and place a strong emphasis on self-care and supporting one another. This means there are clear job plans and people are encouraged to maintain a work/ life balance. We pride ourselves in building a positive working atmosphere and opportunities for development mean we have a proven track record of retaining staff within the team. In addition to this, flexible working and working from home can be negotiated with the successful applicant. Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying. Person Specification
Qualifications
Post-graduate training (doctoral level equivalent) in clinical / counselling / forensic psychology (or its equivalent prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS. HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist Trained in clinical supervision and the supervision of doctoral trainees Trained in care co-ordination Evidence of continuing professional development Post-graduate qualification showing evidence of supervised practice in an evidence-based psychological therapeutic model Registration with BPS Experience
Working with mental health/learning disability clients (depending on designated service area) Multi-disciplinary team working Experience of CBT, DBT, Psychodynamics, systematic therapy Experience of research and audit Knowledge/Skills
Risk assessment and risk management Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health. Communicate highly complex and highly sensitive information effectively, to a wide range of people Experience of joint working with statutory, voluntary and private sector agencies 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. Salary: £46,148 to £60,504 a year (pro rata), per annum
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