London Gatwick Airport, Gatwick, West Sussex, England
RH11
Pay up to £63,300 per annum FTE depending on experience
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent
Role: Other Qualified Professional
Posted: 3 Dec 2024
Closes: 2 Jan 2025
Job Description
About The Role
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Psychologist to join our integrated Mental Healthcare team at Gatwick IRC, based in the heart of Gatwick, providing care to around 440 patients. Within this role, you will be working closely with the multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality care for patients with complex mental health needs. 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 Integrated Mental Health Team and will be an integral part of the clinical leadership team supporting the development of the psychological therapies service.
Hours
2.5 days per week 8am-4pm, with some flexibility offered. There is an opportunity for this to be a full-time role if working split across 2 sites - 2.5 days at HMP Ford.
Salary
This position is a part-time position offering up to £63,300 per annum FTE, 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 Psychological Therapies team
* Access to appropriate CPD
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 and oversee the delivery of 1:1 psychological interventions 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
Qualifications required
* Full HCPC registration
* Clinical, Forensic or Counselling Psychologist
* Proven post-qualification professional experience in Clinical/Forensic Psychology
* Experience working with Forensic Mental Health patients
* Experience working with psychological Trauma
* Excellent communication skills
* Team Player
Although not essential, applicants who have a PhD would be advantageous.
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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