Trainee Integrative Counsellor/Therapist/Psychotherapist: HMP Ranby

NHS; Retford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join the Offender Health Division. This role as an Integrative Counsellor/Therapist offers a unique chance to work within a challenging prison environment, contributing to the psychological therapies team. You will assist in assessments and deliver therapy, collaborating with a dedicated team of professionals. This position supports your professional development with training opportunities and supervision, making it ideal for those looking to enhance their clinical skills in a supportive yet demanding setting. If you're passionate about mental health and eager to make a difference, this is the role for you.

Qualifications

• Post-holder should be undergoing an MSc in counselling and psychotherapy.
• At least 30 hours of client contact within an approved placement.

Responsibilities

• Assist in formulating and delivering care plans for psychological treatment.
• Run therapeutic groups and assess patients for multidisciplinary reviews.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Decision Making

Problem Solving

Education

MSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen, for an enthusiastic and innovative individual with experience and keen interest in mental health to join Offender Health Division at Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

This is a unique opportunity for you to develop your skills as Integrative Counsellor/Therapist/Psychotherapist within a unique prison environment and with a diverse population of clients. The environment is challenging but is one in which a Trainee will build on their resilience, clinical experience and partner with a creative and dedicated specialist staff team including the head of healthcare, IMH Clinical Matron, specialist social workers, assistant psychologists, trainee counsellors, senior psychologists, assistant practitioners, Neurodiversity practitioner, nurses, consultant psychiatrists and Drs. We also work alongside the substance misuse, physical health, Veterans Service and prison psychology team.

Main duties of the job

The role is varied and involves supporting the psychological therapies team in completing assessments and delivering individual and group therapy. The post holder will have the opportunity to contribute to ongoing development of specialist treatment programmes as well as research and project delivery. MDT working is also an integral part of the role. Research, evaluation and writing for publication are actively supported; ongoing professional development is encouraged, and supervision considered a priority. You will be required to provide highly specialist therapeutic work within a neurobiological model to offenders within prisons as part of a Multi-disciplinary team within the remit of the psychological therapies service.

This post is paid for at band 5 level, although you will be expected to pay for your own training. You will be supported with study time to support with any university course work where possible (locally negotiated).

Please note, where a DBS is required, applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

About us

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment

Date posted

01 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

186-527-25-FS

Job locations

HMP Ranby

Retford

DN22 8EU

Job description Job responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a patients problems, under the supervision of a qualified psychologist/ counsellor.
• To assist in the running of therapeutic groups.
• To work with other staff to assess patients and review their care in preparation for multi-disciplinary reviews.
• To attend multidisciplinary meetings to provide input on case management and service delivery which is hugely valued by the team

Teaching, Training & Supervision

• To participate in appropriate training courses or updates in accordance with mandatory training requirements and Personal Development Plans.

Research & Service Evaluations & Procedures

• The duties and responsibilities of the post will be undertaken in accordance with the policies, procedures and practices of Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. It is the post holders responsibility to ensure that they keep up to date with these policies and other policy documents.

Health and Safety

• To work within the provisions of the Trust Health and Safety Policy.

Candidates requirements:

• At least 30 hours of contact hours with clients within an approved placement organisation
• Be in your second or third year of training
• Post-holder should be undergoing an MSc (postgraduate) in counselling and psychotherapy or equivalent which is BACP or UKCP approved.
• Post qualification training, short courses or some experience integrative therapy/counselling
• Be enrolled on a BACP/UKCP MSc in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy or equivalent.
• Placement experience of establishing and maintaining therapeutic relationships.

We are keen to recruit trainee who wish to develop a well-rounded set of clinical skills but are also supportive in a challenging environment. Clinical supervision will be provided by a registered Psychologist/Counsellor. Part of the role includes developing your skills to be able to complete assessments, formulation, treatment planning and therapy

Any job offer will be dependent on meeting the person spec. The successful Trainee will need to have enhanced DBS clearance. Undertaking Prison Service security checks after the interview will also be necessary and prison awareness training. This process can take several months. The successful Trainee will undertake a brief induction programme to ensure they know about Prison Service processes and about the teams that they will be working with as well as feel confident in the environment. You will also be required to produce a Covering Letter from your university.

Please be advised Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has made the difficult decision to serve notice on its offender health contracts. Over the coming months, we will be working with NHS England on the transition of the services to a new provider. We still need to recruit to these valued positions and welcome your application. But, in line with our values, honesty is important, so please note that if you are successful that in time your employment would move from Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to another provider who would then be your new employer.

Job description Job responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a patients problems, under the supervision of a qualified psychologist/ counsellor.
• To assist in the running of therapeutic groups.
• To work with other staff to assess patients and review their care in preparation for multi-disciplinary reviews.
• To attend multidisciplinary meetings to provide input on case management and service delivery which is hugely valued by the team

Teaching, Training & Supervision

• To participate in appropriate training courses or updates in accordance with mandatory training requirements and Personal Development Plans.

Research & Service Evaluations & Procedures

• The duties and responsibilities of the post will be undertaken in accordance with the policies, procedures and practices of Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. It is the post holders responsibility to ensure that they keep up to date with these policies and other policy documents.

Health and Safety

• To work within the provisions of the Trust Health and Safety Policy.

Candidates requirements:

• At least 30 hours of contact hours with clients within an approved placement organisation
• Be in your second or third year of training
• Post-holder should be undergoing an MSc (postgraduate) in counselling and psychotherapy or equivalent which is BACP or UKCP approved.
• Post qualification training, short courses or some experience integrative therapy/counselling
• Be enrolled on a BACP/UKCP MSc in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy or equivalent.
• Placement experience of establishing and maintaining therapeutic relationships.

We are keen to recruit trainee who wish to develop a well-rounded set of clinical skills but are also supportive in a challenging environment. Clinical supervision will be provided by a registered Psychologist/Counsellor. Part of the role includes developing your skills to be able to complete assessments, formulation, treatment planning and therapy

Any job offer will be dependent on meeting the person spec. The successful Trainee will need to have enhanced DBS clearance. Undertaking Prison Service security checks after the interview will also be necessary and prison awareness training. This process can take several months. The successful Trainee will undertake a brief induction programme to ensure they know about Prison Service processes and about the teams that they will be working with as well as feel confident in the environment. You will also be required to produce a Covering Letter from your university.

Please be advised Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has made the difficult decision to serve notice on its offender health contracts. Over the coming months, we will be working with NHS England on the transition of the services to a new provider. We still need to recruit to these valued positions and welcome your application. But, in line with our values, honesty is important, so please note that if you are successful that in time your employment would move from Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to another provider who would then be your new employer.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• The post-holder will be undergoing an MSc (postgraduate) in counselling and psychotherapy or equivalent which is BACP or UKCP approved
• If required to maintain current BACP/UKCP student registration and adhere to the membership code and requirements

Desirable

• Pre MSc certificates/diploma/courses in integrative counselling and psychotherapy

Experience Essential

• Placement experience of establishing and maintaining therapeutic relationships.
• They must have at least 30 hours of contact hours with clients within an approved placement organisation.

Knowledge Essential

• The ability to understand and apply psychological/counselling and therapeutic knowledge to a secure forensic setting.
• The ability to understand and apply psychological/counselling and thera A Good understanding of how neurobiological models of therapy can be applied to help forensic clients in their recovery.

Skills Essential

• High level of verbal and written communication skills
• High level of decision and problem-solving skills.

Desirable

• Helping other members of the team to reach a psychological/therapeutic understanding of complex clients.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• The post-holder will be undergoing an MSc (postgraduate) in counselling and psychotherapy or equivalent which is BACP or UKCP approved
• If required to maintain current BACP/UKCP student registration and adhere to the membership code and requirements

Desirable

• Pre MSc certificates/diploma/courses in integrative counselling and psychotherapy

Experience Essential

• Placement experience of establishing and maintaining therapeutic relationships.
• They must have at least 30 hours of contact hours with clients within an approved placement organisation.

Knowledge Essential

• The ability to understand and apply psychological/counselling and therapeutic knowledge to a secure forensic setting.
• The ability to understand and apply psychological/counselling and thera A Good understanding of how neurobiological models of therapy can be applied to help forensic clients in their recovery.

Skills Essential

• High level of verbal and written communication skills
• High level of decision and problem-solving skills.

Desirable

• Helping other members of the team to reach a psychological/therapeutic understanding of complex clients.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details Employer name

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Ranby

Retford

DN22 8EU

Employer's website

https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Ranby

Retford

DN22 8EU

Employer's website

https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)