Forensic Psychologist in Training- Maternity cover up to 1 year

Elysium Healthcare Limited; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization seeks a Forensic Psychologist in Training in Milton Keynes to support male forensic services. The role includes conducting assessments, facilitating therapy sessions, and contributing to risk assessments, all under supervision. Candidates should be enrolled in psychology training, and both full-time and part-time applications are welcome.

Qualifications

• Ability to work under supervision.
• Experience with group and individual therapeutic sessions.
• Understanding of mental health issues.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and therapeutic sessions.
• Support risk assessments and data analysis.
• Co-facilitate workshops and training.

Skills

DBT informed approach

Therapeutic approaches

Assessment skills

Education

Enrolled in Forensic Psychology training

Job description

Overview

Milton Keynes, MK6 5LS. Annual salary of £29,969. Contract: Part time. Are you a Forensic Psychologist in Training looking to finish your core roles in a different environment or about to enrol in your training and want to work for a fixed term? If so, join Chadwick Lodge as a Forensic Psychologist in Training. Join the friendly and supportive team of qualified, 'in training' and Assistant Psychologists, each of whom work within a variety of different psychological frameworks and modalities. The team also includes a CBT Therapist and DBT Nurse Specialist. This is an excellent opportunity for you to demonstrate competency in the core areas required to qualify as a Forensic Psychologist, receiving supervision from a Chartered Forensic Psychologist. You will be working in the male forensic services, which encompass medium and low secure care for service users. There will be opportunity to utilise a variety of therapeutic approaches to aid rehabilitation for individuals who have complex needs and require help to manage their internal processes in a safer way, whilst working towards rehabilitation.

In particular the role will involve contribution towards our MDT team based DBT informed approach to treatment of men with acute mental illness. Working as Trainee Psychologist in our team, you will have your own case load, under supervision and will support with conducting assessments and facilitating group and individual therapeutic sessions across the male services. You will also be supporting and contributing to risk assessments, collection and analysis of data, and representing Psychology in multi-disciplinary clinical meetings. You will support in co-facilitating workshops and training delivered across the hospital. You will also be supported to maintain your personal and professional development. We are committed to evaluating the effectiveness of our treatment programmes to ensure patients are receiving the required treatment, and there is encouragement to engage in Research projects. Chadwick lodge has links to both Birmingham and Nottingham Universities and is experienced at supporting Psychologists in Training. This is an on-site position, and full time hours (37.5 per week) are preferable, although those seeking part-time hours or some flexible working arrangements will be considered.