Assistant Psychologist

Integrated Care System; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking an Assistant Psychologist for the Integrated Mental Health team at a prison in Doncaster. The position involves supporting psychological care, running assessment clinics, and conducting therapeutic group sessions. Candidates should have a degree in psychology and relevant experience. This full-time role offers a salary of up to £32,346 per annum along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

25 days annual leave, increasing with service

Extensive wellbeing benefits

Employee assistance helpline

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology required.
• Experience as an Assistant Psychologist is advantageous.
• Desirable background in psychiatric or community settings.

Responsibilities

• Support the psychological care of patients throughout their journey.
• Run clinics and one-on-one sessions.
• Prepare and deliver psychological intervention group sessions.

Skills

Facilitation of therapeutic groups

Psychological assessment

Evidence-based therapy methods (CBT/CFT/DBT)

Working within secure environments

Patient care support

Education

Degree in Psychology

Masters Degree (desirable)

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Psychologist to join the Integrated Mental Health team at HMP Lindholme,a Category C male adult prison based in Doncaster, with operational capacity of around 900.

This is a rare opportunity to join the team, working alongside the Regional Psychologist, delivering an outstanding service to patients. You will join a specialised, close knit team of 1 other here onsite, with the Psychologist onsite around 1 - 2 days per week. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in an everchanging, challenging environment, which is hugely rewarding! You will be a key part of the mental health team, supporting in the management of conditions such as PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma etc.

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Psychologist to join the Integrated Mental Health team at HMP Lindholme,a Category C male adult prison based in Doncaster, with operational capacity of around 900.

This is a rare opportunity to join the team, working alongside the Regional Psychologist, delivering an outstanding service to patients. You will join a specialised, close knit team of 1 other here onsite, with the Psychologist onsite around 1 - 2 days per week. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in an everchanging, challenging environment, which is hugely rewarding! You will be a key part of the mental health team, supporting in the management of conditions such as PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma etc. Hours: This is a full time role, 37.5 hours per week, working Monday to Friday 08:00 - 16:00. Salary: This position isfull time ,youll receive an annual salary of up to £32,346 per annum - depending on experience. How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

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

Main duties of the job

As our new Assistant Psychologist, some of your duties will include:

• Support the psychological care of patients throughout their journey with us
• Run clinics, assessments, and 1-1 sessions with sessions
• Prepare and deliver a weekly psychological intervention group session, based on managing anxiety and low mood
• Provide psychological assessment and interventions under the supervision of the qualified psychologist
• Work with people with complex needs, which can present / lead to challenging situations or behaviours
• Work within the Assessment Care in Custody Teamwork (ACCT) process, and contribute towards the Challenge, Support and Intervention Plan (CSIP)
• Monitor and provide feedback on the patients' function and general mental health condition during the course of intervention, reporting and changes to the mental health team

If you are interested incareer development,we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include bothinternal and external optionsfor development and learning.

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

• Company pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave increasing with service up to 28 days per year, plus public bank holidays
• An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• Excellent long-term career prospects
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

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

Our new Assistant Psychologist will:

• Hold a Degree in Psychology
• Although not essential, a Masters Degree would be beneficial
• Have experience within a paid Assistant Psychologist role, whether in a prison, community setting, psychiatric environment
• Be experienced in facilitating patient therapeutic groups, and delivering psychological assessment, formulation and intervention in the structure of an evidence based therapeutic model (e.g. CBT / CFT / DBT)
• Experience of working within a secure environment would be a bonus, although not essential

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 an Assistant Psychologist to join the Integrated Mental Health team at HMP Lindholme,a Category C male adult prison based in Doncaster, with operational capacity of around 900.

This is a rare opportunity to join the team, working alongside the Regional Psychologist, delivering an outstanding service to patients. You will join a specialised, close knit team of 1 other here onsite, with the Psychologist onsite around 1 - 2 days per week. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in an everchanging, challenging environment, which is hugely rewarding! You will be a key part of the mental health team, supporting in the management of conditions such as PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma etc. Hours: This is a full time role, 37.5 hours per week, working Monday to Friday 08:00 - 16:00. Salary: This position isfull time ,youll receive an annual salary of up to £32,346 per annum - depending on experience. How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

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

Person Specification

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Additional Criteria

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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.

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group

Address

Bawtry Road

Hatfield Woodhouse

Doncaster

South Yorkshire

DN7 6EE

Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

£32,346.30 to £32,346.30 a yearup to £32,346 per annum - depending on experience