Job summary

The post holder will be part of the Forensic Psychiatry Service and the Adult Clinical Psychology Service within the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.

The post-holder will support the provision of a psychological service to our two male forensic inpatient wards : a locked rehabilitation ward and an open rehabilitation ward, alongside the registrant psychologists. The post is full-time at hours per week.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will be expected to work alongside Registrant Psychologists to develop formulations and treatment plans to address the presenting difficulties of clients that are based on the units.

This will involve conducting psychological assessments and relaying these to the clinical teams. Drawing from psychological models and robust psychological and specialist risk assessments, the post-holder will support the development of rehabilitation plans that build on the previous psychological work typically completed across treatment pathways. Opportunity to support the offer of reflective practice and formulation groups with the aim to develop skills within the workforce, will be available.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be part of the Forensic Psychiatry Service and the Adult Clinical Psychology Service within the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. The post-holder will support the provision of a psychological service to our two male forensic inpatient wards : a locked rehabilitation ward and an open rehabilitation ward, alongside the Registrant Psychologists. The post is full-time of hours per week.

The post-holder will be expected to work alongside Registrant Psychologists to develop formulations and treatment plans to address the presenting difficulties of clients that are based on the units. This will involve conducting psychological assessments and relaying these to the clinical teams. Drawing from psychological models and robust psychological and specialist risk assessments, the post-holder will support the development of rehabilitation plans that build on the previous psychological work typically completed across treatment pathways. Opportunity to support the offer of reflective practice and formulation groups with the aim to develop skills within the workforce, will be available.

The post-holder will be joining a multi-disciplinary team where you will be supported by the Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Highly Specialist Forensic Psychologist based within the Forensic Psychiatry Service, an expanding service, with exciting opportunities in development. You will also be joining a thriving adult psychology speciality who meet regularly and provide a sense of professional identity and belonging. Opportunities for peer support are also available through the adult psychology speciality and wider psychology network.

The post holder will be responsible for :

Undertaking psychological assessments and interventions as part of the multi-professional team and as delegated by the Registrant Psychologist.

Forming and maintaining a relationship with service users with highly complex mental health needs

Undertaking clinically relevant research, service evaluation and audit as guided by the Registrant Psychologist.

Supporting the Registrant Psychologist to undertake teaching and training.

Carry out other duties as part of the role and as delegated by the Registrant Psychologist.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Undergraduate Degree (in psychology or conversion) oGraduate Basis for Registration

Desirable

Experience

Essential

Desirable