Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist 7/8a ACORN service
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Clinical / Forensic / Counselling Psychologist Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical / Forensic / Counselling Psychologist within Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust as part of the ACORN Service at HMP Whatton. This is a specialist treatment service for individuals with personality difficulties and a history of sexual offending. The service is part of the Offender Personality Disorder (OPD) Pathway and is jointly delivered by NHS and Prison partners.
About the Role
We are committed to working in partnership with His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS), both with Prison and Probation colleagues; this service is a joint enterprise so relies on collaborative working. We also work in partnership with other healthcare providers and our criminal justice system partners to improve health, support justice and reduce re-offending behaviour. The ACORN service forms part of a wider network of OPD pathway services delivered by Nottinghamshire Healthcare as part of the Specialist Service Care Unit across HMP North Sea Camp, HMP Gartree and community services in Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire.
We welcome applications from newly qualified Psychologists or those imminently eligible for HCPC registration as part of a preceptorship role.
About the ACORN Service
The ACORN service is a comprehensive specialist service offering a range of therapeutic interventions at HMP Whatton to individuals with problematic personality traits which are linked to difficulties with progression or risk. The non-residential service offers a suite of psychological therapies including:
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- Schema Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Radically Open Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (RO-DBT)
- Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT) within tiered phases
The service also offers a newly developed Occupational Therapy pathway. Therapies, including socially creative sessions, psychoeducation and both group and 1:1 therapy are provided with an emphasis upon the importance of relationships and the environmental setting.
Responsibilities
The successful post holder will work as part of a team approach to the assessment and treatment of individuals referred to the service. The post holder will undertake assessments and co-deliver psychologically informed groups, alongside offering:
- 1:1 therapy
- Supervision
- Consultation to the team and wider prison
The post holder will work closely with prison partners and the clinical lead to develop, innovate and deliver the service.
About #TeamNottsHC
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
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We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
Employee Benefits
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including:
- Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups
- The Green Champions network
- The Freedom to Speak Up network
- The Health and Wellbeing Champions network
- The Menopause Champions network
These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Dr Laura Challinor
- Job title: Consultant Forensic Psychologist
- Email address: laura.challinor@nottshc.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 01949 803473
Alternate contact details: 01205 769442
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