AHP Practice Development and Education Lead

Kent and Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Maidstone is seeking a forensic psychologist to join its multidisciplinary community forensic team. The role focuses on providing specialized psychology services to adults with learning disabilities and complex mental health issues. Key responsibilities include assessment and therapeutic interventions, as well as supervising trainee psychologists. The organization is dedicated to delivering outstanding care through its diverse team of professionals.

Qualifications

• Experience in forensic psychology services for adults with learning disabilities and complex mental health issues.
• Ability to perform high-quality assessments and therapeutic interventions.
• Experience in supervising trainee and assistant psychologists.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist forensic psychology services to adults.
• Perform assessments and therapeutic interventions.
• Supervise trainee and assistant psychologists.

Skills

Forensic psychology

Assessment and intervention

Clinical effectiveness

Supervision

Job description

Job overview

Join the multidisciplinary community forensic team, providing forensic psychology services including assessment, intervention, and evaluations focused on community rehabilitation. Contribute to other services within forensic and specialist learning disabilities within the Service Line.

Main duties of the job

1. Provide specialist forensic psychology services to adults with learning disabilities and complex mental health issues, including those with challenging behaviour or offending histories.
2. Perform high-quality assessment, therapeutic, and consultative interventions, exercising professional judgment and responsibility.
3. Ensure clinical effectiveness through research, development activities, and training.
4. Supervise trainee and assistant psychologists in this specialty.

Working for our organisation

Come work in the Garden of England, where we offer professional growth and a high quality of life.

We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), serving 1.8 million people across Kent and Medway, with services also in Sussex and Surrey. Rated 'Good' by the CQC.

We care for over 2,000 people in hospitals and 54,000 in the community annually.

Our diverse team of over 3,800 staff from 66 nationalities is committed to excellent care.

We value kindness, compassion, and every role’s contribution, from staff to leadership.

Our mission: Deliver brilliant care through brilliant people.

Our vision: Provide outstanding care in partnership, tailored to each service user, every time.