Senior Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist

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An exciting opportunity has arisen to provide highly specialised psychological input to a pan-London Integrated Community Pathways Service (ICPS), incorporating the Core-Offender Management (Core-OM) service, as well as Standard and Enhanced Intensive Intervention and Risk Management Service (IIRMS), as part of the Offender Personality Disorder (OPD) pathway. This input will focus on supporting the effective management and engagement of people on probation who present with complex personality difficulties and a high risk of harm to others, with the joint aims of reducing offending and improving psychological wellbeing.

Please note, as well as DBS checks you will also be expected to undertake HMPPS security vetting.

Development Opportunities

We are committed to get the very best out of our staff and support staff in their career aspirations. Opportunities for ongoing in-house training and development are offered to all staff on the OPD Pathway, where you will be able to develop your skills and build on your experience.

Flexible Working

As one of the few Trusts in London we are proud to offer flexible working as part of our new ways of working, and we are happy to talk flexible working at the interview stage.

Responsibilities

Within the Core-OM provision, contribute to the delivery of a consultation and liaison service to Probation Service London (PSL). This includes evidence-based screening of caseloads, facilitation of individual and group consultation/formulation meetings, and promotion of workforce development. Contribute to multiagency working where appropriate.

Within the IIRMS provision, provide a specialist psychological service to the multi-disciplinary team and to people on probation with personality difficulties. Involve comprehensive and holistic clinical assessments/formulations/risk management plans, informed by best practice in risk assessment and literature on working with personality disorder, with an emphasis on desistance. Contribute to the Enhanced IIRMS treatment programme and develop specialism in aspects of service delivery.

Utilise research skills to enhance service development and delivery. Oversee the work of clinical practitioners and psychologists working with individuals presenting with the highest level of risk and need. Supervise and direct the work of trainee and assistant psychologists as required.

Support the London Pathways Partnership (LPP) ICPS model and engage with multi-agency professionals, service users, and housing and other sector colleagues where appropriate.

Travel across London to other settings, such as approved premises and probation offices, as required.

Qualifications and Experience

Experience providing psychological input to people on probation with complex personality difficulties and high risk of harm to others.

Experience in risk assessment, formulation, and desistance-focused practice within offender and community settings.

Ability to supervise and develop trainee and assistant psychologists and other clinical practitioners.

Ability to contribute to multiagency work and service development using research-informed approaches.

About the OrganisationThe London Pathways Partnership (LPP) is a consortium of five NHS Trusts co-delivering a pan-London ICPS for the OPD Pathway. The OPD Pathway provides services to men and women with complex psychological difficulties and serious offending histories, and to multi-agency professionals working with them. The South West ICPS is a multidisciplinary team delivering consultation, training and joint casework, with social inclusion projects and community hubs across London.

Other DetailsBlue Star House is based in south London, zone 2, with travel across London required to other settings such as approved premises and probation offices. For further details / informal visits contact: Dr Maria Stokes, Principal Forensic Psychologist / Service Lead, annamaria.stokes@slam.nhs.uk, 07890 533182.

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