Deputy Clinical Director

Serco Group Plc; Marchington; On-site; GBP 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public service provider is seeking a Senior Deputy Clinical Director to provide clinical and managerial support in a unique therapeutic community within a prison. You will ensure compliance and develop strategic plans while deputizing for the Clinical Director. The role offers a salary of £68,000 per annum, with excellent corporate benefits including a contributory pension scheme and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Onsite fitness facilities

Subsidised meals

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Significant clinical training as part of your master's qualification.
• Qualification/Experience in Psychodynamic therapy delivery (desirable).
• Qualification/Experience facilitating group psychotherapy (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and managerial support to clinical staff team.
• Ensure all Communities are Audit and Inspection compliant.
• Deputise for the Clinical Director in their absence.

Skills

Excellent communication and report writing skills

Skilled in reflective practice

Awareness of risk management

Education

Masters level qualification in Psychotherapy or Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychology

Registration with HCPC/UKCP/BPC or equivalent awarding body

Postgraduate qualification in clinical Supervision

Job description

Overview

The Role of Deputy Clinical Director has recently become vacant. This is a senior role, and one which doesn't become available often. You will be involved in ensuring everyday therapeutic intervention is undertaken effectively, providing clinical and managerial support and training to the clinical staff team working on the TC. The role ensures all Communities are Audit and Inspection compliant and is involved in group work across the Communities as needed. You will deputise for the Clinical Director in their absence, and help develop strategic plans and policies for the TC in collaboration with other Senior Leaders.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and managerial support and training to the clinical staff team within the Therapeutic Community (TC).
• Ensure all Communities are Audit and Inspection compliant.
• Participate in group work across the Communities as needed.
• Deputise for the Clinical Director in their absence.
• Develop strategic plans and policies for the TC in collaboration with other Senior Leaders.

Qualifications

• Masters level qualification in Psychotherapy or Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychology
• Registration with HCPC/UKCP/BPC or equivalent awarding body
• Significant clinical training as part of your master's qualification
• Postgraduate qualification in clinical Supervision
• Qualification/Experience in Psychodynamic therapy delivery (desirable)
• Qualification/Experience facilitating group psychotherapy (desirable)

Experience

• Relevant previous experience managing multi-disciplinary teams
• Knowledge of Therapeutic Community principles and practices (desirable)
• Skilled in group therapy delivery and working with complex clinical cases
• Experience leading teams through change
• Experience managing contract delivery and associated KPIs (desirable)

Skills

• Excellent communication and report writing skills
• Skilled in reflective practice and managing self in response to challenging emotional material
• Awareness of risk management, Disability Confident

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About Serco

At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

Serco, HMP Dovegate (Therapeutic Community) Permanent, Full Time

£68,000 pa + Car + Excellent Corporate Benefits Package

Role Details

HMP Dovegate is a category B male prison establishment based on the Staffordshire/Derbyshire border near Uttoxeter, which is managed by Serco on behalf of HMPPS. This is no ordinary prison, as it is also home to the only privately run Therapeutic Community within a prison estate. The Therapeutic Community (TC) is comprised of 180 prisoners, who voluntarily refer to undertake the Therapeutic Community group model by way of reducing their risk. This is a unique clinical environment, where work to effect significant risk reduction utilising a therapeutic frame takes place.

Benefits

• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Onsite fitness facilities
• Subsidised meals
• Blue Light discounts
• Serco discounts including cinema, Merlin Entertainment and online shopping, and discounts on mobile plans and leisure centre memberships
• Health and wellbeing support (Employee Assistance Programme, Health Cash Plans, free flu jabs, etc.)
• Comprehensive career development training, leadership coaching, formal study opportunities
• A safe and supportive culture
• Access to Serco Employee Networks (diversity and inclusion networks)