We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical/Forensic or Counselling Psychologist to join our integrated Mental Healthcare team at HMP Thameside. HMP Thameside, a category B resettlement prison in South-East London, houses around 1232 patients. The prison is suitable for applicants who will be commuting as it is based close to Woolwich Arsenal and Plumstead stations. This role would be suited to either 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 fully staffed Integrated Mental Health Team and will be an integral part of the clinical leadership team supporting the development of the psychological therapies service.
Hours
Monday to Friday 8.30am-4.30pm
This position is a full-time position offering up to £60,926 per annum - depending on experience.
How will we support you?
* Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
* Competency framework
* Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
* Support from the wider team
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.
What you'll be doing
As a qualified, HCPC registered Psychologist, your responsibilities will vary. You will:
* Offer clinical support and oversight to the Integrated Mental Health Team (IMHT) in the form of training
* Undertake psychological assessments and 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
It doesn’t stop there… we also offer:
* Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
* Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
* 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it
What we’ll look for in you
The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders, and immigration removal centres. We’re the UK’s 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 Group’s 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, and 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 fair and inclusive healthcare access for all.
Qualifications required
* Full HCPC registration
* Proven post-qualification professional experience in Clinical/Forensic Psychology
* Experience working with Forensic Mental Health patients
* Experience working with psychological trauma
* Team player
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.
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