Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner / Asst Psychologist

To undertake screening assessments of clients including appropriateness of the referral and gain patient consent: assessments will include identification of mental health vulnerabilities, substance misuse needs, alongside barriers that may impact on the patient's ability/motivation to engage with sessional psychological interventions

To complete psychological tests including self-report measures and rating scales; direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, and others involved in the client's care (e.g., Liaison & Diversion staff, Pre-Sentence Report writer, referrer, Defence Solicitor); and reviews of other Health and Social Care records, under the supervision of a qualified psychologist, i.e., the Clinical Lead

To assist in the formulation of psychological treatment/and or management of a client's problems under the supervision of a qualified psychologist, i.e., the Clinical Lead.

To deliver psychological interventions under the supervision of a qualified psychologist, i.e., the Clinical Lead

To assist in the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, across all settings where care takes place., The role of the MHTR Wellbeing Practitioner/Assistant Psychologist is to work with people who have been convicted of offences that appear to be associated with an unmet psychological need or problem. The post holder will be required to carry out assessments, formulations, and therapeutic interventions with this client group. These interventions will be low level and designed to treat presenting problems such as depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders and learning difficulties. The post holder will also be expected to evaluate their work.

The post holder will be expected to work and base themselves in a variety of settings including Local Magistrates and Crown Courts and a range of Health, Social Care, and Probation Premises within North Cumbria. Therefore, travel is an integral part of the post. The post holder will also be expected to provide domiciliary visits where required and must have a flexible approach in order to facilitate therapeutic sessions in different accommodations.

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.