Clinical/Forensic Psychologist - Band 8b - Peterborough
- Employer
- Pertemps Medical - Milton Keynes
- Location
- Peterborough
- Salary
- £35 - £38/hour
- Closing date
- 14 Nov 2019
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- Sector
- Healthcare & Medical
- Hours
- Part Time
- Flexibility
- Set hours
- Contract Type
- Temporary
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Pertemps Medical are urgently looking to speak with a Band 8b Clinical or Forensic Psychologist as a great opportunity has arisen, for an experienced, passionate and enthusiastic individual to shape and form an innovative and crucial service within HMP Peterborough.
This role offers an immediate start with the ideal candidate being available full-time although part-time may be considered.
Person Specification
HCPC Registration
Significant Adult MH experience working in a forensic setting
This role involves
The Mental Health In Reach Team offers an integrated care model to deliver both primary and secondary mental health care. This is an interesting approach to mental healthcare which allows for seamless delivery of care to individuals that present with some challenging issues in a very challenging environment.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Undertake highly specialist clinical work to engage prisoners in specialist assessment, formulation based on relevant theory and research, evidence-based psychological interventions that improve outcomes for the Prisoner.
- Supervise and support the Clinical 8A psychologist and the assistant psychologist in the team.
- Supervise assessment and interventions provided by other clinical members of the team who provide psychologically based assessment and intervention/treatment.
- Provide evidence-based clinical opinion on the current/future risk of harm to the prisoner and the evidence for psychological intervention to improve outcomes.
- Provide expert psychological leadership, consultation, supervision, teaching and support to facilitate a psychological framework, skills and approach across the team.
- Contribute to the professional governance and supervision of the planning, implementation, regular review and audit of psychological and other evidence-based therapies for prisoners referred to the service. - Undertake and advise on risk assessment and management; vulnerable adult assessment and management; formal assessment of developmental disabilities; the identification of a range of psychological issues including depression, anxiety, OCD, psychosis, psychological trauma, attachment disorders and the development of treatment plans.
- Develop, manage and review research, audit, and outcome evaluationwithin the service.
- Maintain communications within and outside of the service.
Compliance requirements
Pertemps Medical are proud to have been awarded places on all Frameworks for NHS supply, in response to this you will need to supply documentation to start work, some of this includes:
DBS check
Occupational Health Clearance (proof of immunity to Hep B, Measles and Rubella)
Right to work – Passport/Visa
Mandatory Training
Qualification Certificates
Need help arranging some of these? Not to worry, we have a fast track compliance process which will enable you gain sign off without issue.
In return we can offer you:
Fast Track Registration
Your choice of payroll - PAYE/PSC/LTD and umbrella
Assistance with travel and accommodation
Expert advice from our team of specialist recruiters
Interview tips from your dedicated advisor
£300 Recommend a Friend bonus scheme*
Support sourcing placements in line with personal and career goals
Specialist Business Development team sourcing a variety of vacancies from Public, Private and Charity organisations
Have further questions? You can contact our Psychological Therapies team on
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