Locum Clinical/Forensic Psychologist
@Mind Professionals posted 4 months ago Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Jobs ID 41286
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Band Consultant
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Profession Clinical Psychologist
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Role type Private
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Profession Category Psychology
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Job Description
Locum Consultant Clinical/Forensic Psychologist
Location: Grimsby, Lincolnshire
Contract: Locum – ASAP start
Hours: Part-time (2 days/wk)
Specialty: Forensic / Liaison
Mind Professionals are looking for a Clinical or Forensic Psychologist for part-time locum work, supporting a Forensic Outreach and Liaison Service (FOLs) based in Grimsby, Lincolnshire.
The post holder will be working to reduce/safely manage behaviour among people with either a Learning Disability, Autism or both, which may put members of the public at risk and potentially lead to contact with the Criminal Justice System or secure hospital admission.
Key Responsibilities:
– Forensic risk assessment and management of risk in the community to ensure public safety and safety of the individual
– Delivery of offence specific therapeutic interventions and treatments.
– Case management
– Support and training to other agencies providing day to day support to this group
– Consultation
– In-reach support to ensure safe and timely discharge
Requirements:
– HCPC registration as a Clinical or Forensic Psychologist
– Experience working with patients with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism
– Risk assessment experience
– Good working knowledge of the Mental Health Act
– Good working knowledge of Health and Social Care pathways
For more information in relation to the above post, or regarding other of our locum or permanent roles, or for more general information please contact Mind Professionals on 01223 813838 (option 3), or email your CV and availability to recruiters@mindprofessionals.com
Mind Professionals – Why work with us?
Mind Professionals offer a specialist recruitment service to career mental health professionals on a Locum/temporary, fixed term and permanent basis. We work as a partner agency to the Ministry of Defence, and also provide our services to the NHS and private/independent sector across the U.K.
Mind Professionals offer the following candidate benefit