Job summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical/Forensic or Counselling Psychologist to join our integrated Mental Healthcare team at HMP YOI Doncaster, a category B remand prison housing around 1145 patients aged 18-94 years of age. Within this role you will work with a board range of complex presentations, trauma and deprivation. The role would be suitable for a newly qualified or experienced Psychologist familiar with working with adult mental health presentations including neurodiversity and complex trauma. The applicant must be familiar with trauma informed practice and trained in at least one trauma specific intervention. The applicant will be part of the Integrated Mental Health Team and will be an integral part of the clinical leadership team supporting the development of the psychological therapies service.
Hours
This role is part time working 28 hours/ 4 days per week Monday- Friday, we are flexible regarding which days are worked. We may also be able to consider full time hours
Salary
This position is a part time position working 28 hours per week offering up to £60,530 per annum FTE - depending on experience.
How will we support you?
1. Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
2. Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
3. Support from the wider Psychological Therapies team
4. Support them with ISW training
5. Post-doctoral training- supervision
Main duties of the job
As a qualified, HCPC registered Psychologist, your responsibilities will vary. You will
6. Offer clinical support and oversight to the Integrated Mental Health Team (IMHT) in the form of training
7. Undertake psychological assessments and support complex multi-disciplinary formulations
8. Deliver and oversee the delivery of 1:1 psychological interventions and group intervention as part of the Trauma Informed 'Making Sense' Programme
9. Deliver teaching and training to healthcare and prison staff where required
10. Contribute to the development of audit, service evaluation and research profile as appropriate
It doesnt stop there we also offer:
11. Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
12. Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
13. 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it
14. Heavily subsidised lunch on site
Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks
About us
The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background. Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values: we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated, we act with integrity, we embrace diversity we strive to do things better together.
We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.
Qualifications required
15. Full HCPC registration
16. Proven post-qualification professional experience in Clinical/ Forensic or Counselling Psychology
17. Experience working with Forensic Mental Health patients
18. Experience working with psychological Trauma
19. Excellent communication skills
20. Team Player
Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical/Forensic or Counselling Psychologist to join our integrated Mental Healthcare team at HMP YOI Doncaster, a category B remand prison housing around 1145 patients aged 18-94 years of age. Within this role you will work with a board range of complex presentations, trauma and deprivation. The role would be suitable for a newly qualified or experienced Psychologist familiar with working with adult mental health presentations including neurodiversity and complex trauma. The applicant must be familiar with trauma informed practice and trained in at least one trauma specific intervention. The applicant will be part of the Integrated Mental Health Team and will be an integral part of the clinical leadership team supporting the development of the psychological therapies service.
Hours
This role is part time working 28 hours/ 4 days per week Monday- Friday, we are flexible regarding which days are worked. We may also be able to consider full time hours
Salary
This position is a part time position working 28 hours per week offering up to £60,530 per annum FTE - depending on experience.
How will we support you?
21. Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
22. Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
23. Support from the wider Psychological Therapies team
24. Support them with ISW training
25. Post-doctoral training- supervision
Person Specification
Qualifications
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Experience
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Additional Criteria
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