Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist

Devon Partnership NHS Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in Exeter is looking for an enthusiastic Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist to lead therapeutic programs for offenders. This role involves working in a multidisciplinary team and offers flexible hybrid working arrangements. Ideal candidates will have qualifications in clinical psychology and experience in forensic settings, with a strong commitment to community reintegration and mental health recovery.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Relocation package available

Bespoke training

Commitment to inclusivity

Qualifications

• Qualified to practice as a Clinical Psychologist with HCPC registration.
• Experience in teaching or training within psychological contexts.
• Ability to formulate and implement complex psychological interventions.

Responsibilities

• Lead service development alongside management team.
• Provide 1:1 and group therapeutic programmes.
• Oversee clinical supervision and support interventions.

Skills

Complex methods of psychological assessment

Teaching and supervision of psychologists

Experience with diverse populations

Leadership in clinical psychology

Education

Qualified Clinical Psychologist (D.Clin.Psychol.)

Further training in forensic psychology or relevant specialties

Training in psychological therapies (CBT, EMDR, etc.)

Job description

Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Psychologist with a passion for working with offenders who are traditionally marginalised by both society and pre-existing health and social care services.

This is a Fixed Term Contract opportunity until April 2027 initially.

The post holder will be working within the Enhanced Reconnect(ER) service as part of a dynamic and supportive multi-disciplinary team, which sits within a wider team around the individual (comprised of health and social care, probation, police, and third sector staff).

ER in the South West covers Cornwall to Gloucestershire, and is dedicated to providing a psychology-led service by supporting individuals 6 months pre-release from prison and up to 12 months post-release.

ER aims to support the reintegration of individuals back into community, family, social, education, and work situations via a trauma-informed, formulation-driven, and person-centred approach.

At present, the funding for the service lasts until April 2027. We are one of five pilot sites being rolled out across England, with a view to expand geographically in line with the NHS Long Term Plan.

The team offers hybrid working, with bases in both Exeter and Bristol. A relocation package is available for applicants needing to move into the area.

Bespoke training is offered to the ER team, which includes, but is not limited to, a range of therapeutic modalities, neurodiversity, and access to the Southwest Leadership Academy.

Main duties of the job

The role will involve:

To lead on the continuing development of the service alongside the service manager and the Clinical lead.

To lead on and participate where appropriate to a therapeutic programme that would involve both 1:1 and group work.

To provide and preserve a culture of safe working practice and communication through a structured staff supervision model including line management, clinical supervision and professional leadership.

Hold a small caseload where you will deliver individual and or group interventions as required.

To provide consultation, advice and clinical supervision to other agencies including Band 7 Mental Health Practitioners within the team.

Overseeing clients intervention, care plans and risk management plans to ensure high quality and effective service is being delivered.

About us

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Qualified Clinical Psychologist (D.Clin.Psychol.) or equivalent e.g. Forensic Psychologist or Counselling Psychologist, with eligibility for Practitioner Psychologist registration with HCPC
• Further training in forensic psychology or specialist area relevant to forensic settings
• Further training in one or more psychological therapies, e.g. CBT, EMDR, CAT, Schema.

Experience

• Experience of work in a range of service settings or agencies
• Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision of psychologists
• Skills in applying complex methods of psychological assessment, formulation, intervention and management
• Experience, and/or training in diversity awareness and social inequality
• Experience of working with people with complex mental, physical or other needs
• Experience working in forensic services; and of the services in the NHS where clinical psychology is commonly applied.
• Experience in undertaking leadership roles within clinical psychology services in the NHS, and in contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of strategies and clinical policies in multi-disciplinary, multi-agency contexts.
• Experience of providing a range of assessments, formulation and therapies to address forensic as well as mental health difficulties. Experience of leadership and proven outcomes in service development. Innovation and creative development and implementation of evidence based therapies.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Full-time,Flexible working,Compressed hours