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 Stocken, a category C training prison housing around 1056 patients the majority of whom are aged between 21-40 years of age. Within this role you will be supervising 2 Assistant Psychologist and work with patients who have a broad range of complex presentations. The role would be suitable an experienced Psychologist familiar with working with adult mental health presentations, neurodiversity and complex trauma. The applicant must be familiar with trauma informed approaches 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 hours/ 3 days per week Monday- Friday, we are flexible regarding which days are worked.
Salary
This position is a part time position working hours per week offering up to £61,190 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 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, supervision and reflective practice
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. Staff subsidised canteen
15. Free use of gym at lunchtime
16. Free on site parking
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
17. Full HCPC registration as a practitioner psychologist
18. Proven experience in Clinical/ Forensic or Counselling Psychology
19. Experience working with Forensic Mental Health patients
20. Experience working with psychological Trauma
21. Excellent communication skills
22. 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 Stocken, a category C training prison housing around 1056 patients the majority of whom are aged between 21-40 years of age. Within this role you will be supervising 2 Assistant Psychologist and work with patients who have a broad range of complex presentations. The role would be suitable an experienced Psychologist familiar with working with adult mental health presentations, neurodiversity and complex trauma. The applicant must be familiar with trauma informed approaches 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 hours/ 3 days per week Monday- Friday, we are flexible regarding which days are worked.
Salary
This position is a part time position working hours per week offering up to £61,190 per annum FTE - depending on experience.
How will we support you?
23. Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
24. Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
25. Support from the wider Psychological Therapies team
26. Support with ISW training
27. Post-doctoral training- supervision
Person Specification
Qualifications
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Experience
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Additional Criteria
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