8b clinical or forensic Psychologist

We are excited to announce a fantastic opportunity has arisen for an 8b clinical or forensic Psychologist to join the Forensic Autism Service (FAS).
The Forensic Autism Service is a dedicated service focussed on reducing admission to secure inpatient services, supports discharges and transitions to the community and work to prevent re-admission to hospital for this service user group. The FAS is a multidisciplinary group of motivated and passionate colleagues whose work focusses on assessment, formulation, consultation, specialist case management, system level working, training, and workforce development.
Psychology holds a key role within this by providing specialist psychological input to developing an understanding of the service user with formulation, risk assessment and consultation to guide direct interventions and provide advice to those working with the service user about risk management, treatment and pathway planning. The post holder in the Forensic Autism Service (FAS) will work with service users, their natural supports, in-patient colleagues, and other partner agencies and stakeholders.
As part of the wider Psychological Services Team, the post holder will be expected to develop expertise in all aspects of forensic/clinical practice across the different services within Guild Park., We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic psychologist with experience and expertise working in forensic settings. Relevant experience would include an excellent awareness of autism, expertise in risk assessment and management, expertise in formulation and experience in providing consultation and training. The role requires the ability to work with clients who present with the full range of clinical needs and risk behaviours, and the ability to engage with, and respond to, highly complex clinical, professional and ethical challenges, and demands on clinicians and services.
The successful post holder would be expected to
Undertake assessments/ risk assessments
Provide excellent formulations to support the understanding of a service user
Provide consultation and advice to a wide variety of colleagues and stakeholders
Excellent communication with service users, colleagues, stakeholders, external agencies
Offer supervision to fellow team members
Develop and deliver training
Undertake audit and service evaluation
Inform and develop practice and service provision
The post will be supported via clinical supervision and managerial supervision., Please note that further communication from LSCFT will normally be to the email address given on the application form. You should also ensure that email addresses and telephone numbers are provided for your referees, to enable LSCFT to contact them.
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Our Vision is to provide the best mental health, learning disability, autism, community, and physical health services for the populations we serve.
As an integrated Trust, Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) delivers a comprehensive range of services, including:
+ Primary and secondary mental health care for children and adults, including specialist inpatient child and adolescent mental health provision, perinatal mental health, and forensic services with low and medium secure care.
+ Specialist mental health inpatient care for individuals with learning disabilities, alongside specialist community support for children and adults with learning disabilities and autism, including intensive support.
+ Extensive community physical health and well-being services for children and adults, covering prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and long-term condition management.
The Trust was first established in 2002 and employs approximately 7,500 staff who provide care from more than 400 sites. The organisation offers opportunities for medics, mental health, general nurses, children's nurses, allied health professionals, psychology, administration and clerical staff, apprentices and volunteers, as well as those specialising in learning disabilities and community physical health services.
For more information visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.

We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.