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Applied Psychologist (Clinical / Forensic)inDoncasterinDoncasterPUBLISHED THU 5 DEC 2024

Band 8a: £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum  PERMANENT 
CRIMINAL JUSTICEMENTAL HEALTHMULTI-DISCIPLINARYNHS

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFTFollow Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Opportunity to work within a diverse and multidisciplinary team, enhancing collaborative skills and professional development.
Chance to provide direct impact on the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and autism, helping them navigate the criminal justice system.
Access to a wide range of psychological theories and models for interventions, allowing for the application of tailored approaches to treatment.
Role includes the possibility of clinical supervision of junior staff, providing leadership and mentoring opportunities.
Engagement in continual service improvement and the opportunity to contribute to research and service evaluation.
Focus on compassionate care, emphasizing the importance of dignity, choice, and respect for clients and their families.
Possibility to develop expertise in specialized areas such as trauma, attachment, and crisis management in a forensic context.
The role of an Applied Psychologist (Clinical / Forensic) at Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT involves working within a low secure forensic unit dedicated to caring for individuals with learning disabilities and/or Autism who have interacted with the criminal justice system. The psychologist will be responsible for conducting high-quality assessments, including risk evaluations, and developing care and risk management plans alongside a multi-disciplinary team. The position offers opportunities to provide evidence-based psychological therapies and interventions, facilitate group and individual sessions, and contribute to service evaluation and continuous improvement efforts.

Candidates will be expected to utilize their expertise in psychological assessment, formulation, and therapeutic practices, specifically focusing on issues related to attachment, trauma, learning disabilities, and Autism. The role includes responsibilities for clinical supervision, crisis management, and advocating for the dignity and rights of clients. Overall, this position aims to enhance the care of individuals with complex needs, ensuring a compassionate approach towards clients, their families, and other stakeholders within the healthcare system.
Opportunity to work within a diverse and multidisciplinary team, enhancing collaborative skills and professional development.
Chance to provide direct impact on the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and autism, helping them navigate the criminal justice system.
Access to a wide range of psychological theories and models for interventions, allowing for the application of tailored approaches to treatment.
Role includes the possibility of clinical supervision of junior staff, providing leadership and mentoring opportunities.
Engagement in continual service improvement and the opportunity to contribute to research and service evaluation.
Focus on compassionate care, emphasizing the importance of dignity, choice, and respect for clients and their families.
Possibility to develop expertise in specialized areas such as trauma, attachment, and crisis management in a forensic context.

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