Main area Psychological Therapist Grade Band 7, Contract Permanent.
Full time, Flexible working. 37.5 hours per week (8-4 Monday - Friday). Job ref: 246-GYW8028813.
Site: HMP Norwich Town, Norwich. Salary: £49,387 - £56,515 gross per annum.
Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health, learning disability, wellbeing, older people’s and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity for an experienced qualified Psychological Therapist to join the integrated mental health and justice pathway team within HMP Norwich. The successful candidate will work within day care at HMP Norwich, a service designed to support individuals presenting with risks of self‑harm, suicide, and self‑destructive behaviours. The day‑care program is delivered in a safe and therapeutic setting separate from the prison wings, providing structured and creative psycho‑educational and therapeutic group interventions tailored to individual needs.
Main duties of the job
The service offers DBT, CBT and other psychological approaches to address mood stabilisation, anxiety, relationship management, emotional regulation, personality difficulties and trauma. The role involves working with men who may self‑harm, attempt suicide or experience high levels of anxiety or trauma/PTSD. Responsibilities include reducing self‑harm, self‑destructive and violent behaviour, working closely with partner agencies.
* Clinical
* Supervision & Line Management
* Training & Development
Working for our organization
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you’ll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We’re an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.
Qualifications
* Postgraduate diploma in CBT, CAT, family therapy or equivalent.
Registration
* Accreditation with BABCP or ACAT.
Experience
* Documentary evidence of continuing professional development.
* Group work in mental health.
* Training and ability to deliver other therapeutic approaches e.g. DBT, EMDR, IPT.
Knowledge
* Specialist knowledge of CAT/CBT protocols and treatments.
* Willingness to share skills, experience and promote patient care.
Equal Opportunities: Apart from its legal duties in relation to equality and diversity, the Trust recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
As a part of the Disability Confident Employer Guaranteed Interview Scheme, we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy. We encourage you to indicate your eligibility through TRAC jobs when applying.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post may be subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous convictions.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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