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The Bridge SARC is a single point of access to support for people living in Avon and Somerset, Swindon, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire who have experienced sexual abuse and rape at any time in their lives. Working as part of the SARC multi-disciplinary team and supported by the SARC Principal Counselling Psychologist, the post holder will develop and deliver a trauma informed, formulation-based intervention to women in prison who have experienced sexual and domestic trauma. They will work closely with specialist voluntary and community sector (VCSE) partners, particularly SARSAS, and with teams within the prison.
This is a 11-month fixed term maternity cover post. It is subject to HMPPS Enhanced Level 2 vetting.
Experience of the following are essential for this post:
working in a sexual trauma service,
involvement in lived experience service development initiatives,
collaborative working with voluntary, community and social enterprise sector (VCSE) providers, and working in the prison context.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Communication
· To communicate effectively as part of provision of SARC clinical/counselling psychology services.
· To liaise with VCSE and statutory providers, including prison healthcare and uniformed staff to develop and enable psychological support for women in prison who have experienced sexual and domestic trauma.
· Communicate information effectively, recognising the need to adapt communication style to accommodate the recipient as appropriate. Develop, deliver and evaluate multi-media accessible culturally appropriate information.
Patient Care
· Direct and indirect assessment, formulation and psychological intervention using appropriate professional protocols in line with the Clinical Governing Body (HCPC) and Trust standards guidelines.
Organisation and Planning
· Management of workload to meet job plan as discussed with line manager.
Service Development and Research
· Use Quality Improvement methodology for service improvement.
· Undertake or contribute to research and audit.
· Collaborate with lived experience groups and partner organisations to develop and evaluate service provision.
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.