Job Advertisement:
Head of Clinical Services (Therapeutic Community)
HMP Dovegate
Full time, 40 hours, Permanent
Salary £80,000 + up to 20% bonus, Private Health Care and Company Car
Are you an experienced Clinician seeking a new challenge and a change in career direction? Are you interested in innovating in Forensic Psychology and generating creative ideas to further the field of Psychology and impact on people detained and staff in forensic environments? Then this role could be for you!
As the Head of Clinical Services at HMP Dovegate’s Therapeutic Communities (TC), you will lead the clinical operations ensuring the effective delivery of this psychotherapeutically informed treatment model, aimed at reducing reoffending, particularly in individuals with the most complex needs. The TC is a fully immersive learning environment for the residents, using a group-based therapy within a social climate, which promotes positive relationships and personal responsibility. You will collaborate with the Prison Director to shape objectives, ensuring that all clinical services adhere to both internal and external regulatory and ethical standards.
Key responsibilities:
• Lead and manage senior clinicians, ensuring delivery of high-quality therapeutic interventions aligned with the principles of Therapeutic Communities (TC) and pathways to reduce reoffending.
• You will be responsible for fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the Therapeutic Community. You will lead annual audits, identify development needs, and coordinate relevant training programmes.
• Ensure compliance with standards set by HMPPS, CSAAP, and audit requirements of the Community of Communities.
• Provide supervision, mentorship, and leadership to senior clinical staff, promoting continuous professional development (CPD) and training.
• Monitor and ensure clinical activities meet legal, ethical, and quality standards, while delivering on key performance targets.
• Work with the Prison Director and the Director of Psychological Services, Justice to develop strategies for the TC’s continuous improvement, innovation and to ensure service excellence.
• Oversee governance activities, clinical audits, and the implementation of quality improvement plans to maintain the integrity of therapeutic treatments.
What you’ll need to do the job
• Experience in psychotherapeutic / psychological treatment models, specifically working with personality disorders and / or forensic populations
• Demonstrated leadership experience & knowledge of how to apply this to a Therapeutic Community or a similar initiative.
• Qualified in Psychotherapy, Psychology, Psychiatry or Nursing and holding current accreditation / registration with a recognised professional body such as BAPC, BPS, UKCP, HCPC
• Experience of managing budgets and producing business case
• Psychotherapy training and/or experience & relevant Qualifications and experience in providing supervision.
• Strong understanding of Personality Disorder and principles underpinning TCs.
What we offer in return
• A competitive base salary
• Bonus potential of up to 20%
• A company car or car allowance
• Matched pension of 6%
• Private medical
• A range of other corporate benefits