Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist or Psychological Therapist

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks a qualified psychological therapist for their London Women's Mental Health Treatment Requirement Service. The role includes conducting assessments, providing psychological interventions, and supervising staff. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in mental health. This position offers opportunities for professional development and is part of a critical initiative to address mental health needs within the justice system.

Benefits

Comprehensive training package

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health, particularly in assessments.
• Ability to provide psychological interventions.
• Supervisory experience in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Assess women for MHTR suitability.
• Provide interventions for those sentenced.
• Liaise with court and mental health services.
• Supervise trainees and qualified staff.
• Participate in service research and audits.

Skills

Assessment skills

Psychological interventions

Liaison with stakeholders

Supervision of staff

Education

Relevant qualification in psychology or therapy

Job description

The post-holder will work according to national MHTR guidance, and local procedures. The role will include:

Responsibilities

• Assessment of women prior to sentencing to consider suitability for an MHTR
• Holding a caseload and providing short-term psychological interventions for those that are sentenced to an MHTR
• Liaison with stakeholders including probation colleagues, court staff and secondary care mental health services
• Supervision of prequalified staff including trainees and assistant psychologists, and supervision of qualified staff dependent on experience
• Involvement in service research, audits and development

Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for either a newly (or soon to be) qualified band 7 psychological therapist to work in the London Women's Mental Health Treatment Requirement (MHTR) Service. This is a London Pathways Partnership (LPP) service, led by Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust in partnership with CNWL NHS Foundation Trust and Together for Mental Wellbeing.

Service Overview

MHTRs aim to reduce custodial sentences, improve wellbeing and address mental health needs associated with offending. MHTRs were introduced by the Criminal Justice Act in 2003, recognising that for many individuals who offend, mental health and substance misuse issues underpin their offending behaviour. This service aims to increase the use of MHTRs as part of a community sentence. The London Women's MHTR Service provides a primary‑care level service and is also one of three pilot secondary care sites, testing pathways into secondary care services for individuals. The successful individual will have the opportunity to work across both services.

Training & Development

London Pathways Partnership (LPP) is committed to providing a comprehensive training package to all staff in order to promote continuing professional development. Recent training events have focused on structured professional judgement tools, cultural competency and resilience. The service also provides opportunities for developing specialism in particular aspects of service delivery, e.g. working with women or young people, or promoting trauma‑informed approaches.