Assistant Psychologist: Forensic & OPD Pathway Support

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Wollaton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Assistant Psychologist to work under supervision, supporting probation services within the Offender Personality Disorder pathway. The role focuses on identifying cases that meet entry criteria and delivering evidence-based psychological input in a community/secure setting.

You will contribute to clinical record keeping, report writing, and multidisciplinary collaboration, with training and DBS checks required for the post.

Qualifications

• Honours degree in Psychology and eligibility for BPS.
• Post-graduate training in forensic or clinical psychology preferred.
• Experience with offenders or mental health populations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of clinical record keeping and report writing.
• Support and advise probation staff on cases meeting OPD pathway criteria.
• Work under supervision of a psychologist.
• Ensure inclusive practice reflecting diversity.
• Contribute to development and delivery of interventions.
• Complete risk assessments and contribute to group programmes.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

IT literacy for data analysis

Experience with risk assessments

Ability to work independently with 监督

Professional boundaries

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology (2:1 or above) or equivalent

Eligibility for graduate membership of the BPS

Further relevant post-graduate training (Forensic/Clinical)

Tools

SPSS

Excel

Databases/spreadsheets

Job description

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Assistant Psychologist to work under supervision, supporting probation services within the Offender Personality Disorder pathway. The role focuses on identifying cases that meet entry criteria and delivering evidence-based psychological input in a community/secure setting.

You will contribute to clinical record keeping, report writing, and multidisciplinary collaboration, with training and DBS checks required for the post.