Profile
John Atkinson
My CV
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Education:
St Joseph’s RC Primary School (83-91), St John Fisher RC High School (91-98), Northumbria University (98-01), York University (05-07).
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Qualifications:
BSc Psychology, MSc Applied Forensic Psychology, Chartered Member of the BPS. Qualification in Forensic Psychology.
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Work History:
HM Prison Service HMP New Hall, Cheswold Park Hospital.
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Current Job:
Forensic Psychologist and Lecturer on the MSc in Applied Forensic Psychology at York University.
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About Me:
Psychologist, lecturer, father, husband and amateur musician.
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I live with my family in the district of Leeds. I am married with 3 children. In my spare time I am an amateur musician and music promoter and I love to play live music. I enjoy playing volleyball and football and I am a keen cook, having previously worked in catering.
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My work involves assessing and treating mentally disordered offenders in a low and medium secure hospital. I work with a range of other professionals in different disciplines. At York University, I lecture on the MSc In Applied Forensic Psychology.
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My Typical Day:
Report writing, coaching, individual and group sessions, admin, multiprofessional meetings.
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My work is quite varied so a typical day might involve report writing (risk assessments or treatment reports etc), supervising the work of junior colleagues, engaging in MDT meetings to decide on patients’ care and treatment and running individual and group interventions. And of course, there is the day to day chats with professionals and clients, emails and admin.
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What I'd do with the prize money:
Fund an interactive drama workshop to help young people develop social skills and empathy.
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My Interview
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
Caring, fun, curious.
What did you want to be after you left school?
For a while I wanted to be an architect, but I changed my A level subjects at the last minute - from art to psychology
Were you ever in trouble at school?
Yes, not seriously. I was a bit of a class clown which got me in bother, still does....
Who is your favourite singer or band?
Current bands that 'the kids' would know who I like are Muse and Bastille.
What's your favourite food?
Indian
If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!
1. More free time to spend with my family and engage in my hobbies 2. To be a better sportsman and 3. Unlimited money of course!
Tell us a joke.
Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything!
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