Clinical / Counselling / Forensic Psychologist - Forensic Psych Services

1. To provide specialist psychological assessments of inpatients on the forensic wards based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi- structured interviews with clients and others involved in the client's care. The post- holder will also be responsible for the safe use of any equipment used during assessments (e.g. test batteries). 2. To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of a client's mental health problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the client's problems and employing evidence based practice. 3. To be responsible for implementing a range of highly specialised psychological interventions for people on the forensic unit; families and groups, within and across teams, adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses. 4. To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group.

Band 8a Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist Posts x 0.9 wte (33.75hrs p/week) This is asplit posttoprovideaqualifiedpsychologyservice topeopleontheinpatientforensic wards at Brockfield House (0.4wte) and Edward House (0.5wte) in Essex. This post is open to newly qualified psychologists (Band 7). If appointed at Band 7, the post-holder will be supported to work through a preceptorship programme towards Band 8a level. An excellent opportunity has arisen for a HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist (Clinical, Counselling or Forensic) to join the multidisciplinary teams at Brockfield House and Edward House. These are our medium-secure and low-secure forensic inpatient units in Essex providing secure services to adult males and females. This postincludes working across both medium and low secure male and female wards, as required. The teams at both units provide effective clinical risk management, and support the recovery pathway for service users with forensic histories and significant risk profiles. The post-holder will be providing psychological assessments as well as individual and group treatments to service users presenting with a range of complex mental health difficulties and criminogenic need. The role sits within the wider Forensic Psychological Services Department which comprises clinical, counselling and forensic psychologists, trainee psychologists, assistant psychologists and psychology undergraduate placement students. EPUT's Secure Services operate across Essex, Bedfordshire and Luton. Video conferencing facilities between sites are also used to assist departmental communication. BENEFITS AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

• Excellent Training and CPD opportunities for career development
• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
Day One Flexible Employer, the Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment.