Assistant Psychologist in Forensic Psychology

☞ Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

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Update day: 01-06-2024

Location: Chippenham South West

Category: Health / Medical Care

Industry: Hospitals Health Care

Position: Entry level

Job type: Full-time

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Job overview Assistant Psychologist in Forensic Psychology - Fixed Term Contract - 1 year

Wood Lea Clinic is a forensic low secure inpatient unit for males with a learning disability who have been detained under the Mental Health Act. Patients present with a range of comorbid problems, including psychosis, personality disorders and substance abuse. Patients often have a history of criminal offences, including convictions of violent and/or sexual offences.

We currently have a vacancy for an Assistant Psychologist to join Forensic Psychological Services on a Fixed Term Contract of one yearat Wood Lea Clinic on a full-time basis. This post would be suitable for someone who wishes to gain further experience in the fields of clinical or forensic psychology. The post holder will be given regular supervision with a qualified psychologist, and will be supported to develop their understanding of the applications of psychology with a range of mental health needs.

Main duties of the job

Wood Lea Clinic has a multidisciplinary team consisting of a consultant psychiatrist, ward doctor, nursing staff, psychologist, occupational therapist and social worker. The psychology team aims to address patients’ mental health needs and forensic risk through a combination of individual and group evidenced-based interventions.

Post holders will have the opportunity to observe psychological assessments and interventions being carried out by psychologists, to jointly facilitate treatment groups, and to independently carry out pieces of clinical work, such as psychometric and neuropsychological assessments, risk assessments and appropriate clinical interventions under supervision. Training will be given in relevant areas in order to support the post holder both in this role and in their on-going career progression.

Candidates need to be an enthusiastic and committed graduate who wish to develop their clinical skills working in a progressive team providing a high quality psychology service for men with a learning disability.

****Please note this job will close early should a high volume of applications be received****

Working for our organisation

Benefits

In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who share our Trust values of Open, Compassionate and Empowering.
  • Season Ticket Loans
  • NHS discounts for staff
  • Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
  • Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
  • Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work

!Important Professional References

Make sure that as a part of your application you have professional references with business contract information covering your last three year employment history. We are unable to accept personal or character references.

As a newly appointed employee you are responsible for incurring the cost of your initial DBS check relevant to your post, the amount will be deducted from your first salary with the Trust.

Applications for Job Share are positively welcomed.

Equal Opportunities Employer

Our Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We particularly welcome applications from people with experience of using mental health services. We also hold the Disability two tick symbol and have made the pledge to commit to employing more people with learning disabilities, we encourage people with a disability to apply. If you require this application form in another format i.e. Braille or audio tape etc, please contact the Recruitment Department on 01375 364513 or email epunft.recruitment.adverts@nhs.net and we can arrange for this to be dispatched to you.

The Trust has the right to expire vacancies prior to the closing date if they so wish. The Trust makes every attempt to contact all applicants and we strongly advise that you check the email account which is registered with NHS Jobs regularly, we would advise however due to the high number of applications we receive that if you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to robust safer recruitment processes.

Covid Vaccination

Although Covid vaccinations are no longer a mandatory requirement within the NHS we continue to encourage and support the vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against Covid19. The safety of our staff and patients is a top priority for us at EPUT.

If you would like to book a Covid vaccination or would like more information please contact us by emailing epunft.cv19hr@nhs.net .
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Deadline: 16-07-2024

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