Assistant Psychologist

Practice Plus Group; Sudbury; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

An opportunity for an Assistant Psychologist at HMP Sudbury, a Category D prison focused on rehabilitation. The role involves supporting mental health care and offers full-time hours with a salary of up to £32,346 per year, along with extensive support and development opportunities.

Benefits

Bespoke induction training

Competency framework

Career development opportunities

Learning Management System for training

Support from a wider team

Responsibilities

• Support the management of conditions such as PTSD, depression, anxiety, and trauma.
• Work alongside the Regional Psychologist and wider team.

Job description

Unlock Your Best Work Life

Make a difference to every life

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Psychologist to join the team at HMP Sudbury, a Category D male prison near Ashbourne, Derbyshire. HMP Sudbury is an open prison, with a population of around 600, focusing on rehabilitation and resettlement.

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, 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 is full-time, with 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. Due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.