Job summary We currently have a vacancy for a Practitioner Psychologist or CBT Therapist to join our team on a 12-month fixed term contract. You will be based at HMP Featherstone, with potential to be required to work occasionally at HMP Oakwood.This role involves the systematic provision of psychological services to individuals with complex mental health and health needs. As part of the Inclusion Health in Justice team, you will contribute to assessments, interventions, and consultations to enhance the psychological well-being of those in custody.Why Join Us?o Work in a challenging but rewarding environment with significant opportunities to make a difference.o Receive professional supervision and access to continuous professional development opportunities.o Be part of a forward-thinking and supportive team committed to delivering high-quality psychological care. Main duties of the job o Specialist Psychological Services: Deliver expert psychological assessments, interventions, and consultations for individuals with complex needs.o Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work alongside multidisciplinary teams in a prison environment to support service users' psychological recovery.o Supervision & Training: Provide supervision to assistant psychologists, trainees, and other staff, while supporting their professional development.o Research & Development: Employ research skills to contribute to service evaluations and evidence-based practice.o Leadership: Participate in the development and governance of psychological services, ensuring alignment with best practices and policies. About us Inclusion, created in 2002 is part of the Specialist Services Care Group of Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT). We provide caring and effective services across England, including, West Yorkshire, West Midlands, East Midlands, West Mercia, Thames Valley, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Thurrock, Essex. We support individuals, families and communities who are affected by addiction, crime, mental health or need treatment for their sexual health. We believe that the individuals and families who use our services should receive high quality, committed and inclusive care, realising all the benefits a modern NHS organisation can provide. We work with patients and our staff teams to achieve the best outcomes we can. We invest heavily in training and development, and the wellbeing of our people, both staff and service users is central to who we are. Here at MPFT, we are proud of the comprehensive wellbeing and lifestyle support offer available, in addition to in-house training and coaching support. Our services are robustly governed, evidence-based, inclusive, and designed and provided in conjunction with service users. We are committed to providing the best service we can, and if you share our values, we want you on our team Date posted 27 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 301-IT-25-6905270-A Job locations HMP Featherstone New Rd, Featherstone Wolverhampton WV10 7PU Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details. A summary is provided below: Conduct detailed psychological assessments and provide tailored interventions. Participate in team meetings, offering psychological insights and guidance. Risk assess individuals and provide recommendations to manage challenging behaviours. Promote evidence-based care within the team and contribute to the development of service policies. Maintain high standards of record-keeping, clinical governance, and adherence to ethical codes of conduct. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details. A summary is provided below: Conduct detailed psychological assessments and provide tailored interventions. Participate in team meetings, offering psychological insights and guidance. Risk assess individuals and provide recommendations to manage challenging behaviours. Promote evidence-based care within the team and contribute to the development of service policies. Maintain high standards of record-keeping, clinical governance, and adherence to ethical codes of conduct. Person Specification Qualifications Essential HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist or BABCP accreditation as a CBT Therapist. Experience Essential Experience in delivering psychological assessments and interventions across varied settings. Desirable Experience in forensic or justice settings. Knowledge and Skills Essential Strong communication skills for working with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders. Knowledge of legislation related to mental health and the prison population. Desirable Skills in supervision or advanced psychological therapies. Person Specification Qualifications Essential HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist or BABCP accreditation as a CBT Therapist. Experience Essential Experience in delivering psychological assessments and interventions across varied settings. Desirable Experience in forensic or justice settings. Knowledge and Skills Essential Strong communication skills for working with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders. Knowledge of legislation related to mental health and the prison population. Desirable Skills in supervision or advanced psychological therapies. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Inclusion Address HMP Featherstone New Rd, Featherstone Wolverhampton WV10 7PU Employer's website https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)