Practitioner Psychologist / Psychological Therapist
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a newly commissioned pan‑London Mens Mental Health Treatment Requirement (MHTR) service to reduce custodial sentences and improve the wellbeing of men in the criminal justice system with mental health needs. Mental Health Treatment Requirements (MHTRs) were introduced by the Criminal Justice Act in 2003, recognising that for many individuals who offend, mental health and substance misuse issues underpin their offending behaviour. Treatment requirements offer courts an alternative to short custodial sentences and aim to prevent reoffending by addressing underlying vulnerabilities and improving quality of life.
Our service aims to increase the use of primary care treatment requirements as part of a community sentence, offering psychologically informed interventions and advice. The MHTR Service will also provide the courts with information and confidence to sentence to robust and effective treatment requirements.
North London Forensic Collaborative is the largest forensic Provider Collaborative in England and is a partnership between forensic services within five NHS Trusts: North London NHS Foundation Trust, Central North West London NHS Foundation Trust, East London NHS Foundation Trust, North East London NHS Foundation Trust and West London NHS Trust.
This band 7 post will be hosted by North East London NHS Foundation Trust as part of a team that works across all of North East London. Some of the posts in the team are hosted by NELFT and some by ELFT.
North London Forensic Collaborative are looking for three 1.0 WTE band 7 Psychologists or Psychological Therapists. NELFT is recruiting to one of these posts which will be responsible for assessing suitability and making recommendations for MHTRs across North East London; and for delivering short‑term psychological interventions for those that are sentenced to an MHTR. Two equivalent posts are being recruited via CNWL and services will work closely together to ensure consistency in the MHTR service across London.
The successful candidates will hold a clinical caseload and be responsible for supervision of the senior Assistant Psychologist team. We hope to recruit a staff team reflective of the population we serve and welcome applications from those with protected characteristics, including minoritised ethnic groups. Candidates will be considered for all NLFC posts at interview. All trusts support flexible working and applications for secondments to this substantive role will be considered.
We welcome applicants who are newly qualified or approaching qualification who are enthusiastic and dedicated to working in this field, with or without prior experience in secure or forensic services.
Responsibilities
* Assessment of men prior to sentencing to consider suitability for an MHTR.
* Provision of short‑term psychological interventions for those sentenced to an MHTR.
* Liaison with stakeholders, including probation colleagues and court staff.
* Supervision of pre‑qualified staff, including trainees and assistant psychologists.
* Involvement in service research, audits and development.
* Supervision of pre‑qualified psychological therapists including assistant psychologists.
Probationary Period: This post will be subject to a probationary period.
Starting with Us: NELFT places great importance on welcoming new starters. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks, including mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. New starters will also have the opportunity to meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend drop‑in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing, and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London: This post attracts a supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,313 to a maximum of £5,436 p.a. pro‑rata for part‑time).
High Cost Area Supplement – Fringe: This post attracts a supplement of 5% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £1,192 to a maximum of £2,011 p.a. pro‑rata for part‑time).
Please see attached document for full Job Description and Person Specification.
Anticipated interview date: Tuesday 18th November.
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