Job summary
This is a role for a Clinical/Forensic Psychologist at Thornford Park, a service run by Elysium Healthcare for male and female service users who require care in medium or low security conditions. The psychologist will be an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, providing psychological input, supervision, and support to the service users and the wider team.
Main duties of the job
As the Clinical/Forensic Psychologist, you will be autonomous in managing your own caseload, working with complex service-users. You will attend regular clinical and service development meetings, and be an integral part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team on the Male LD MSU. You will provide both long and short-term work, including clinical assessments, individual and group therapy, supervision, and contributions to the development and review of care plans. You will also have opportunities to contribute to professional development, teaching, audit, and research.
About us
Elysium Healthcare is a provider of mental health, neurological, learning disabilities, and autism services, with over 8,000 employees and a network of over 90 services across England and Wales. As part of the global Ramsay Health Care group, Elysium has the resources and expertise to support the development of its staff and the delivery of high-quality care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you a Clinical/ Forensic Psychologist looking to take the next step in your career? If so, join Thornford Park as a Clinical/ Forensic Psychologist where you will join a service for male and female service users who require care in medium or low security.
You will provide the Ward Psychologist role for a male Learning Disability MSU, being an integral part of the multidisciplinary teams, providing psychological input to the service user groups, and supporting and supervising the Assistant Psychologist working on the ward.
We provide services for male and female patients detained under the Mental Health Act who require care in conditions of medium and low security. Our service users, many of whom have forensic histories, require long-term treatment and rehabilitation and present with multiple problems, challenging and high-risk behaviour and complex care needs. In addition to the mental health wards, Thornford Park has a 14-bedded low secure service for male patients with Autistic Spectrum Disorders, commissioned by NHS England, a medium/low secure service for females with a Learning Disability, and a medium secure service for males with Learning Disability. We also have two Psychiatric Intensive Care Units, one for males and one for females, providing holistic assessment and treatment for individuals experiencing crisis.
As the Clinical/Forensic Psychologist, you will be:
* Autonomous in managing your own caseload, which will involve working with complex service-users.
* Attending regular clinical and service development meetings, such as MDT's, CPA's, referrals, and other hospital-wide meetings
* An integral part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team on Male LD MSU
* Providing both long & short-term work, which includes being able to undertake clinical assessments to determine clinical needs & treatment plans.
* Providing both individual and group work to the patients.
* Maintaining monthly clinical supervision as well as regular line-management supervision
* Providing clinical supervision to Assistant Psychologist and other therapy staff as appropriate and facilitating in the provision of reflective practice.
* Providing both written & verbal contributions to the MDT/ICR
* Supporting the MDT in the development and review of care plans
* Offering specialist clinical advice including the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care within the service
* Contributing to professional development within the team
* Contributing to teaching as part of Induction/mandatory training.
* Contributing to audit and research as directed by the line manager
What you will need:
* Successful completion of a Doctorate in either Clinical or Forensic Psychology or the British Psychological Society's stage 2 training in Forensic Psychology, enabling registration with the HCPC as as Practitioner Psychologist.
* Registration with the HCPC as a practitioner Psychologist and Charterable status with the British Psychological Society.
* Experience (either pre-training, on training, or subsequently) of working with clients with complex needs that are relevant to the population in the service area.
* Competency in psychological assessment and formulation skills and an aptitude for learning new assessment methods.
* Competency as regards risk assessment/management tools and formulation.
* Clinical therapy skills - Experience using CBT and/or other Psychological Models to address a range of clinical and/or forensic issues. An awareness of other modalities and how they may be applied to the current service user population.
What You'll Get:
At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:
* Annual salary of £46800
* The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) - plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
* Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
* Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub
* Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
* Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
* Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
* Stream - instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
* 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
* Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
* Pension contribution, to help secure your future
* Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking
About your next employer:
Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.
Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.
Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you a Clinical/ Forensic Psychologist looking to take the next step in your career? If so, join Thornford Park as a Clinical/ Forensic Psychologist where you will join a service for male and female service users who require care in medium or low security.
You will provide the Ward Psychologist role for a male Learning Disability MSU, being an integral part of the multidisciplinary teams, providing psychological input to the service user groups, and supporting and supervising the Assistant Psychologist working on the ward.
We provide services for male and female patients detained under the Mental Health Act who require care in conditions of medium and low security. Our service users, many of whom have forensic histories, require long-term treatment and rehabilitation and present with multiple problems, challenging and high-risk behaviour and complex care needs. In addition to the mental health wards, Thornford Park has a 14-bedded low secure service for male patients with Autistic Spectrum Disorders, commissioned by NHS England, a medium/low secure service for females with a Learning Disability, and a medium secure service for males with Learning Disability. We also have two Psychiatric Intensive Care Units, one for males and one for females, providing holistic assessment and treatment for individuals experiencing crisis.
As the Clinical/Forensic Psychologist, you will be:
* Autonomous in managing your own caseload, which will involve working with complex service-users.
* Attending regular clinical and service development meetings, such as MDT's, CPA's, referrals, and other hospital-wide meetings
* An integral part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team on Male LD MSU
* Providing both long & short-term work, which includes being able to undertake clinical assessments to determine clinical needs & treatment plans.
* Providing both individual and group work to the patients.
* Maintaining monthly clinical supervision as well as regular line-management supervision
* Providing clinical supervision to Assistant Psychologist and other therapy staff as appropriate and facilitating in the provision of reflective practice.
* Providing both written & verbal contributions to the MDT/ICR
* Supporting the MDT in the development and review of care plans
* Offering specialist clinical advice including the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care within the service
* Contributing to professional development within the team
* Contributing to teaching as part of Induction/mandatory training.
* Contributing to audit and research as directed by the line manager
What you will need:
* Successful completion of a Doctorate in either Clinical or Forensic Psychology or the British Psychological Society's stage 2 training in Forensic Psychology, enabling registration with the HCPC as as Practitioner Psychologist.
* Registration with the HCPC as a practitioner Psychologist and Charterable status with the British Psychological Society.
* Experience (either pre-training, on training, or subsequently) of working with clients with complex needs that are relevant to the population in the service area.
* Competency in psychological assessment and formulation skills and an aptitude for learning new assessment methods.
* Competency as regards risk assessment/management tools and formulation.
* Clinical therapy skills - Experience using CBT and/or other Psychological Models to address a range of clinical and/or forensic issues. An awareness of other modalities and how they may be applied to the current service user population.
What You'll Get:
At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:
* Annual salary of £46800
* The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) - plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
* Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
* Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub
* Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
* Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
* Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
* Stream - instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
* 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
* Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
* Pension contribution, to help secure your future
* Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking
About your next employer:
Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.
Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.
Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* You will need to have successfully completed a Doctorate in either Clinical or Forensic Psychology or the British Psychological Society's stage 2 training in Forensic Psychology, enabling registration with the HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist. You will also need to be registered with the HCPC and have Chartered status with the British Psychological Society.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* You will need to have successfully completed a Doctorate in either Clinical or Forensic Psychology or the British Psychological Society's stage 2 training in Forensic Psychology, enabling registration with the HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist. You will also need to be registered with the HCPC and have Chartered status with the British Psychological Society.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details
Employer name
Elysium Healthcare
Address
Elysium Healthcare
Thatcham
RG19 8ET
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