Assistant Psychologist

Integrated Care System; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

An Integrated Care System is seeking an Assistant Psychologist to join their team at HMP Leeds. The role involves supporting mental health management for patients in a challenging yet rewarding environment. Candidates should have a degree in Psychology and experience in psychological assessments, with a focus on group therapy facilitation. Full-time hours with a competitive salary are offered alongside comprehensive induction and ongoing support.

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology required; Master's preferred.
• Experience as an Assistant Psychologist in relevant settings.
• Skill in facilitating therapeutic groups and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Support the psychological care of patients in a prison environment.
• Prepare and deliver group interventions and assessments.
• Monitor and report on patients' mental health.

Skills

Therapeutic group facilitation

Psychological assessment and intervention

Experience in secure environments

Education

Degree in Psychology

Master’s in Psychology

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Psychologist to join the team at HMP Leeds, a busy category B prison located in Armley. HMP Leeds has a capacity of around 1,100 males.

This is a rare opportunity to join the team, working alongside the Regional Psychologist and wider team, delivering an outstanding service to patients. This role offers the chance to work in an ever-changing, challenging environment, which is hugely rewarding! You will be a key part of the mental health team, supporting the management of conditions such as PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, and Trauma.

Job summary

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Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:00.

Salary: Up to £32,346 per annum, depending on experience.

Support provided

Bespoke induction including Introducing Health in Justice training, competency framework, regional and national career development opportunities, learning management system, and support from the wider team.

Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK, and employment offers are subject to vetting and security checks.

Main duties

• Support psychological care of patients throughout their journey
• Run clinics, assessments, and 1-1 sessions
• Prepare and deliver psychological group interventions
• Provide assessments and interventions under supervision
• Work with individuals with complex needs, managing challenging behaviors
• Contribute to the ACCT process and CSIP plans
• Monitor and report on patients’ mental health during interventions

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders, and immigration centers. We are the UK’s leading independent provider of NHS services in secure environments, prioritizing patient needs above all.

Our core values include treating others with respect, acting with integrity, embracing diversity, and striving for continuous improvement.

Candidate requirements

• A Degree in Psychology; a Master’s is beneficial but not essential
• Experience in a paid Assistant Psychologist role, ideally in a prison, community, or psychiatric setting
• Experience facilitating therapeutic groups and delivering psychological assessments and interventions (e.g., CBT, CFT, DBT)
• Experience working in secure environments is a bonus, but not essential

Additional information

Working in secure environments is challenging yet rewarding. If you want to develop your healthcare skills and learn in a dynamic environment, this could be the role for you.

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to DBS checks due to the nature of the work.

Employer details

Practice Plus Group, 2 Gloucester Terrace, Stanningley Rd, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS12 2TJ.

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