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Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Psychologist to join the Derbyshire Options for Change service. Options for Change is a standard Intensive Intervention and Risk Management Service (IIRMS), part of the OPD Pathway delivered by Midlands Partnership University Foundation NHS Trust, in partnership with the Probation Service.
Options for Change works directly with men and women on probation with complex psychological difficulties and serious offending histories, supporting their transition from prison to community life by increasing psychological wellbeing and reducing risk of harm. The team includes a Clinical Psychologist (Clinical Lead), a Senior Support Worker, and three Probation Service colleagues.
Main duties of the job
1. Build relationships and work closely with the multidisciplinary team, participating in meetings, training, supervision, and reflective practice.
2. Contribute to psychological assessments, consultations, and formulations.
3. Plan and co-facilitate therapeutic activities and interventions with individuals or groups.
4. Develop the team’s trauma-informed approach.
5. Engage service users in evaluation and feedback.
6. Contribute to service evaluation through audit and research projects.
Working for our organisation
By joining Team MPFT, you will be supporting your community, and in return, we offer:
* Career development and progression opportunities
* Excellent NHS Pension scheme
* Generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
* Flexible working options
* Up to 27 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days with service
* Health and Wellbeing support
* Travel time reimbursement for community team roles
* Lease car options, fully insured and maintained, mileage paid
* Salary sacrifice car schemes and bikes
* Free parking at trust sites
* Annual flu vaccinations
* Citizens Advice support and hardship fund
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, with staff networks to support inclusivity.
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Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
You will need strong interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently and in teams, and a compassionate, inclusive approach to working with individuals with complex psychological needs in the justice system, with a commitment to trauma-informed care. You will be part of the wider OPD Pathway psychology team, with links to Stafford University’s Clinical Psychology Doctorate training.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* A First or Upper Second Honours degree in psychology, or a lower Second with a postgraduate qualification (e.g., Master’s).
* Eligible for Graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.
Experience
* Significant face-to-face experience with individuals with complex psychological issues, including mental health diagnoses, learning disabilities, or offending behavior.
* Experience working with multidisciplinary teams.
* Experience working closely with psychologists and awareness of professional standards.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
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