Clinical/Forensic or Counselling Psychologist
We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical/Forensic or Counselling Psychologist to join our Integrated Mental Health team at HMP Preston, a category B Prison located in Lancashire, housing around 750 patients. The site is based just off the A59 for those commuting and is accessible via public transport. Within this role, you will work collaboratively with the Mental Health team and will be an integral part of the clinical leadership team supporting the development of the psychological therapies service.
Hours: 9am-5pm, we are flexible as to which days you could work across Monday-Friday.
Salary: This position is 2.5 days per week, you'll receive an annual salary up to £55,650 per annum FTE - depending on experience.
How will we support you?
* Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
* Competency framework
* Regional and national career development opportunities
* Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
* Support from the Lead Psychologist to develop within the role
Candidates are required to have a legal right to work in the UK on a permanent basis and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
Main duties of the job
As a Psychologist, your responsibilities will vary. You will:
* Offer clinical support and oversight to the Integrated Mental Health Team (IMHT)
* Undertake psychological assessments
* Support complex multi-disciplinary formulations
* Deliver psychological interventions to cases of complexity
* Deliver and oversee 1:1 and group intervention as part of the Trauma Informed 'Making Sense' Programme
* Deliver teaching and training to healthcare and prison staff where required
* Contribute to the development of audit, service evaluation and research profile as appropriate
Qualifications and skills required:
* Registered with professional body or regulatory body as appropriate to psychological therapy discipline i.e., HCPC/BPS
* Experience of highly specialist psychological assessment and individual and group-based treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including primary and secondary/specialist care and inpatient/residential, outpatient and community team settings and forensic settings.
* Experience working with psychological trauma
Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you're looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.
Employer details
Employer name: Practice Plus Group
Address:
HMP Preston
2 Ribbleton Lane
Preston
Lancashire
PR1 5AB
Employer's website: Practice Plus Group Careers
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