An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic qualified
Psychological Therapist
to become part of the integrated mental health and justice pathway working within the 3 local prisons across Norfolk. You will be welcomed into the prison IAPT services which is a small highly experienced and supportive team with enthusiasm to make a difference! Therapeutic modalities offered within the service include CBT, CAT, counselling and EMDR. The post holder will have excellent therapeutic skills, cultural competency and be able to be responsive and flexible in working within the busy prison environment. Main duties of the job
You will be working within a unique environment providing therapeutic assessment and treatment interventions to the prison population, primarily based at HMP Wayland. The role is challenging yet wholly rewarding. Often you will be engaging with individuals who have previously not connected positively with mental health services. It is an opportunity to empower them with skills that can equip them to establish and sustain a fulfilling life on their release back into the community. You will be given autonomy to manage your individual caseload, with support and expertise from the wider team readily available. Partnership working is essential within the prison environment to ensure a holistic approach to the care of our service users. You will be liaising with our prison services, drug and alcohol services, mental health teams and general medical teams to ensure that every aspect of our service users' health is considered to achieve positive outcomes for them. About us
As an employer, Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust are particularly committed to enabling our staff to do the very best they can through support and training, as well as opportunities for progression. We are confident, therefore, that the right candidate will have a real chance to make a positive impact on the lives of the prison population. Within the prison IAPT service, you will find a welcoming, talented, friendly, and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive. Why work for us?
We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. Why Norfolk?
The people here are warm and welcoming, we have a beautiful coastline and the Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops, and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too. Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for people to join us with enthusiasm, optimism, fresh ideas, and energy. Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
Some of the benefits you can expect: NHS pension a comprehensive in house & external training programmes career progression starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays) staff physio service NHS discounts and many more. Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Health or Social Care professional qualification RMN, Dip OT, Clinical Psychology, Diploma in Social Work or equivalent Postgraduate diploma in CBT or CAT or family therapy or equivalent Experience
Essential
Documentary evidence of continuing professional development Group work in mental Health Training and ability to deliver other therapeutic approaches e.g. DBT, EMDR, IPT Knowledge
Essential
Specialist knowledge of CAT/CBT protocols and treatments Other
Essential
Accreditation with BABCP or ACAT Willingness to share skills, experience and thus promote patient care Able to travel independently Employer details
Employer name
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust Address
HMP Wayland Thompson Road Griston, Thetford IP25 6RL Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
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Psychological Therapist
to become part of the integrated mental health and justice pathway working within the 3 local prisons across Norfolk. You will be welcomed into the prison IAPT services which is a small highly experienced and supportive team with enthusiasm to make a difference! Therapeutic modalities offered within the service include CBT, CAT, counselling and EMDR. The post holder will have excellent therapeutic skills, cultural competency and be able to be responsive and flexible in working within the busy prison environment. Main duties of the job
You will be working within a unique environment providing therapeutic assessment and treatment interventions to the prison population, primarily based at HMP Wayland. The role is challenging yet wholly rewarding. Often you will be engaging with individuals who have previously not connected positively with mental health services. It is an opportunity to empower them with skills that can equip them to establish and sustain a fulfilling life on their release back into the community. You will be given autonomy to manage your individual caseload, with support and expertise from the wider team readily available. Partnership working is essential within the prison environment to ensure a holistic approach to the care of our service users. You will be liaising with our prison services, drug and alcohol services, mental health teams and general medical teams to ensure that every aspect of our service users' health is considered to achieve positive outcomes for them. About us
As an employer, Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust are particularly committed to enabling our staff to do the very best they can through support and training, as well as opportunities for progression. We are confident, therefore, that the right candidate will have a real chance to make a positive impact on the lives of the prison population. Within the prison IAPT service, you will find a welcoming, talented, friendly, and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive. Why work for us?
We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. Why Norfolk?
The people here are warm and welcoming, we have a beautiful coastline and the Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops, and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too. Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for people to join us with enthusiasm, optimism, fresh ideas, and energy. Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
Some of the benefits you can expect: NHS pension a comprehensive in house & external training programmes career progression starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays) staff physio service NHS discounts and many more. Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Health or Social Care professional qualification RMN, Dip OT, Clinical Psychology, Diploma in Social Work or equivalent Postgraduate diploma in CBT or CAT or family therapy or equivalent Experience
Essential
Documentary evidence of continuing professional development Group work in mental Health Training and ability to deliver other therapeutic approaches e.g. DBT, EMDR, IPT Knowledge
Essential
Specialist knowledge of CAT/CBT protocols and treatments Other
Essential
Accreditation with BABCP or ACAT Willingness to share skills, experience and thus promote patient care Able to travel independently Employer details
Employer name
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust Address
HMP Wayland Thompson Road Griston, Thetford IP25 6RL Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
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