Principal Psychological Therapist Equality Diversity & Inclusion Lead

• To chair the monthly LPP Community Pathways diversity meeting
• Responsible for the ToR for the Community Pathways diversity group
• Responsible for reviewing, updating and oversight of delivery of the London Community Pathways diversity plan
• Responsible for delivery of the key priorities for the London Community diversity plan
• Liaison with key stakeholders to deliver the London Community Pathways diversity plan, including Probation Service London, Commissioners and OPD partners, Together for Mental Wellbeing, Women in Prison and Penrose
• To address diversity and inclusion and promote the needs of groups with protected characteristics across all London Community Pathway Services
• To contribute towards the promotion of equal treatment and proportional representation of staff of from diverse groups
• To set up systems for monitoring the equal progression of people on probation from protected groups throughout the service
• To set up systems for monitoring the outcomes of staff from diverse groups on the London Community pathway
• Ensure that all staff members of the Community Pathway have access to support to enhance their work from a diversity perspective
• Ensure the development and articulation of best practice in catering for diversity of people on probation and staff on the Community Pathway .

Essential

• Doctoral level training in clinical/forensic psychology, including specific models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developments as accredited by the BPS. Registration with the Health Professions Council as a Clinical/Forensic Psychologist.
• Registration with the HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist, and evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC
• Completion of further post-doctoral/post-qualification specialist training including training in clinical supervision
• Accredited training in structured professional judgement approaches to risk assessment (including but not limited to the HCR20)
• Trained in an evidence-based treatment for personality disorder

Essential

• Significant experience of inter-agency working with forensic mental health, probation and/or prison services, including consultation to these services
• Experience of developing and delivering training and of clinical supervision
• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration
• Understanding of specialist psychological treatment for personality disorder
• Understanding and experience of formulation for complex high risk service users with significant personality difficulties

Essential

• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration
• Understanding of specialist psychological treatment for personality disorder
• Understanding and experience of formulation for complex high risk service users with significant personality difficulties
• High level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies and two assessment methodologies
• An extensive understanding of Crimina