An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the progressive and innovative Health & Justice teams within Tees Esk and Wear Valleys (TEWV) NHS Foundation Trust.We are searching for a committed and enthusiastic psychology graduate, preferably with some experience of working in secure mental health/prison settings, to join the Mental Health team at HMP Northumberland.

The Mental Health team is committed to delivering high quality care to patients in prison. The model of service delivery aims to provide timely, evidence-based and accessible mental health assessment and treatment to meet the needs of prisoners. The post within the mental health teams provide a fantastic opportunity to develop clinically whilst based within an enthusiastic and supportive team.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be Higher Assistant Psychologist (HAP) and will join multidisciplinary health team, working alongside members of prison operational staff. Tasks will include, although not exhaustive of, assessment of mental health of the male residents within the prison, psychometric scoring and interpretation, facilitation of small treatment-focused groups, individual intervention, audit, staff training and report writing.

The successful applicant will be Higher Assistant Psychologist (HAP) and will undertake tasks including although not exhaustive of, assessment of mental health of the male residents within the prison, psychometric scoring and interpretation, facilitation of small treatment-focused groups, individual intervention, audit, staff training and report writing.

The trust is committed to providing support for development and training in line with our journey to change.

About us

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

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.

We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Psychologists & Psychological Therapists provide key leadership roles within the Trust. To support this we have developed leadership profiles for each psychology band and the profile card associated with this post is attached on NHS Jobs. You can find more information about the NHS Leadership Academys Healthcare Leadership Model and the profiles at their website. We encourage you to look at these resources as they will play a part in the interview process.

Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010

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

Essential

• Psychology degree
• Eligible for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
• Numeracy, Literacy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice, youth work, work with offenders and/or research design and analysis

Experience

Essential

• Experience working as a psychology assistant (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Experience of delivering evidenced based therapies, i.e. CBT and DBT either individually or within a group setting

Experience

Essential

• Experience working with people with mental ill health or learning disabilities (paid or voluntary)

Desirable

• Experience of risk management in prison or forensic settings

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of the British Psychological Society Code of Conduct.

Employer details

Employer name

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Northumberland

Wansbeck Road

Acklington

NE65 9XG

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