Assistant Psychologist – OPD Pathway (Probation)

NHS; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Lincolnshire is seeking an Assistant Psychologist (Band 5) to support the Offender Personality Disorder Pathway within Lincoln/Grantham Probation settings. The role works with probation staff and supervision from a Clinical or Forensic Psychologist to identify cases meeting entry criteria for OPD.

You will contribute to clinical record keeping, risk assessment, and delivery of group or individual psychological work, while ensuring diversity,

Qualifications

• First or upper second class honours in Psychology and eligibility for BPS graduate membership.
• Post-graduate training in forensic or clinical psychology.
• Experience with offenders or mental health populations.
• Experience in MDT and multi-agency working.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of clinical record keeping and report writing.
• Undertake administrative duties as required.
• Work with Psychology Manager and colleagues on duties.
• Ensure diversity considerations in care and service development.
• Consult with service users and empower them to express their views.

Skills

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Independent working

IT literacy

Education

Bachelor in Psychology with 2:1 or better

Graduate membership of BPS

Post-graduate training in forensic/clinical psychology

Tools

SPSS

Excel

Databases / spreadsheets

Job description

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Lincolnshire is seeking an Assistant Psychologist (Band 5) to support the Offender Personality Disorder Pathway within Lincoln/Grantham Probation settings. The role works with probation staff and supervision from a Clinical or Forensic Psychologist to identify cases meeting entry criteria for OPD.

You will contribute to clinical record keeping, risk assessment, and delivery of group or individual psychological work, while ensuring diversity,