Clinical / Counselling Psychologist

Practice Plus Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join their team at HMP Fosse Way. This full-time role involves offering clinical support, conducting assessments, and delivering psychological interventions in a resettlement prison. Candidates should be HCPC-registered Psychologists with experience in mental health. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Bespoke induction training

Competency framework

Career development opportunities

Employee assistance helpline

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Qualifications

• HCPC registration and qualification as a Psychologist.
• Experience with complex cases in mental health.
• Ability to lead and conduct training.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support to the Integrated Mental Health Team.
• Conduct psychological assessments and deliver interventions.
• Teach staff and contribute to audits and evaluations.

Skills

Clinical support

Psychological assessments

Psychological interventions

Group interventions

Teaching and training

Job description

About The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join our team at HMP Fosse Way, a category C resettlement prison near Leicester.

Hours

This role is full-time, 37.5 hours per week.

Salary

Annual salary up to £75,000, 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
• Learning Management System for your professional development
• Support from the wider team

What you'll be doing

As a qualified, HCPC-registered Psychologist, your responsibilities will include:

• Offering clinical support and oversight to the Integrated Mental Health Team (IMHT) through training
• Undertaking psychological assessments and supporting complex multi-disciplinary formulations
• Delivering psychological interventions for complex cases
• Leading 1:1 and group interventions as part of the Trauma Informed 'Making Sense' Programme
• Providing teaching and training to healthcare and prison staff as needed
• Contributing to audit, service evaluation, and research activities

We also offer:

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Opportunities for role growth and professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial support

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

What we'll look for in you

The dedicated team in the Health in Justice division of Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 45 prisons, young offenders, and immigration removal centers. We are the UK's leading independent provider of NHS services in these secure environments, always prioritizing patient needs regardless of their background.

Our mission is Access to Excellence. Our core values include:

• Treat patients and colleagues with respect
• Act with integrity
• Embrace diversity
• Strive for continuous improvement together

If you share these values and possess transferable skills, we want to hear from you!

Please note: Employment is subject to Practice Plus Group Terms & Conditions, satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check, and prison vetting.

Practice Plus Group is committed to diversity and inclusion and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.