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| Title: | Deaf Service/Clinical or Forensic Psychologist |
| Employer: | Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust |
| Description: | Rampton Hospital Mental Health Services Rampton Hospital is one of three high security hospitals in England and Wales, offering treatment to mentally disordered offenders in conditions of maximum security. The hospital is divided into five services, Mental Health, Learning Disability, Personality Disorder, Dangerous and Severe Personality Disorder and Women’s Services. The Psychology Service consists of 32 qualified staff (clinical and forensic) and 28 assistant posts. Deaf Service/Clinical or Forensic Psychologist Band 8a or 8b £37,996 - £54,714 plus Higher Environmental Allowance of £2,913 We are seeking to appoint a Clinical or Forensic Psychologist to join an enthusiastic and cohesive team of eight qualified Psychologists and seven Assistant Psychologists within the Mental Health Service.You will provide clinical input to a ten bedded service for deaf, mentally disordered male patients.You will be expected to provide assessment and intervention on a single ward where Deaf patients progress from admission through to discharge.You will work with a strong multi-disciplinary team, with specialist suppor t from BSL interpreters and deaf support staff.You will be required to provide clinical supervision and support to junior psychology staff and other MDT members. The Deaf Service is developing both clinically and in terms of research and you will be given the opportunity to contribute to the development of the ward in line with it’s therapeutic community ethos, evaluation of innovative treatment approaches and research. Although Deaf awareness and BSL is an advantage, it is not essential as training will be provided.You will be expected to attend regular sign language classes and strive to become proficient in BSL. You will be given the opportunity to work with hearing patients to maintain more generic skills. Professional development is supported and supervision is a priority. For informal enquiries please contact Ilona Kruppa, Clinical Director/Lead Psychologist, Mental Health Service on (01777) 247317 or Ilona.kruppa@nottshc.nhs.uk You can apply online at www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk or ring our 24 hour answering service on (01777) 247248. Please quote reference number F1321276332. Closing date: 19 March 2010. The Trust believes in treating everyone with dignity and respect and encourages applications from all sectors of the community. We guarantee an interview to candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum essential criteria. We positively encourage people who have experienced mental health problems to apply for a role within the Trust. www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk |
| Working Hours: | Full-time |
| Salary: | Band 8a £37,996 - £54,714 plus Higher Environmental Allowance of £2,913 |
| Location: | Midlands - East |
| Closing Date: | 19/Mar/2010 |
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Further Details | |
| Contact Name: | Ilona Kruppa |
| Title: | Clinical Director/Lead Psychologist |
| Contact Email Address: | Ilona.kruppa@nottshc.nhs.uk |
| Contact Telephone No: | 01777 247317 |
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