Assistant Psychologist : HMP Ranby

We are seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Psychologist to join the Clinical Psychology team working at HMP Ranby.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to support the ongoing delivery of the core consultation services, to support with early identification offering a mix of consultation, formulation, supervision, training and time limited intervention.

You will be a vital member of our small but compassionate team and can expect excellent supervision, a variety of learning opportunities and lots of support through this stage of your career journey.

You will be supporting and enhancing the professional psychological care of clients within the service; providing psychological assessment and psychological interventions (individual and group work) under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist., Assistant Psychologists are highly regarded in our department. In this post you will support clinical psychologists to complete assessments and interventions with a range of clients, staff and carers. You will liaise with formal and informal carers and work with multi-disciplinary colleagues to assess and support the psychological well being of people with intellectual disabilities. You will also assist the Head of Department with case reviews, audit and service evaluation.

A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

#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.

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.

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, and 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 our 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