Clinical Psychologist

Integrated Care System; Leeds; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Senior Psychologist to join the Mental Healthcare team at HMP Leeds, working with complex presentations in a category B remand prison. The role involves clinical leadership, oversight of the psychological therapies service, and collaboration within an established team to support mental health among a diverse patient population.

Benefits

Bespoke induction, including training

Support for professional development

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Free parking

Gym access

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Clinical/Forensic or Counselling Psychology.
• Experience working with Forensic Mental Health patients.
• Experience working with psychological Trauma.

Responsibilities

• Offer clinical support and oversight to the Integrated Mental Health Team.
• Undertake psychological assessments and support multi-disciplinary formulations.
• Deliver and oversee psychological interventions and training.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team Player

Education

Full HCPC registration as a practitioner psychologist

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Psychologist to join our integrated Mental Healthcare team at HMP Leeds, a category B remand prison housing around 1847 patients aged 21+. Within this role you will work with a broad range of complex presentations.The role would be suit an experienced Psychologistfamiliar with working with adult mental health presentations, neurodiversity and complex trauma. Youmust be familiar withtrauma informed approaches and will work as part of the established Integrated Mental Health Team. You will be an integral part of the clinical leadership team supporting the development of the psychological therapies service.

Hours

This role is part time working 22.5 hours/ 3 days per week to be work between Monday- Friday, we are flexible which days are worked.

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Psychologist to join our integrated Mental Healthcare team at HMP Leeds, a category B remand prison housing around 1847 patients aged 21+. Within this role you will work with a broad range of complex presentations.The role would be suit an experienced Psychologistfamiliar with working with adult mental health presentations, neurodiversity and complex trauma. Youmust be familiar withtrauma informed approaches and will work as part of the established Integrated Mental Health Team. You will be an integral part of the clinical leadership team supporting the development of the psychological therapies service.

Hours

This role is part time working 22.5 hours/ 3 days per week to be work between Monday- Friday, we are flexible which days are worked.

Salary

This position is a part time, you'll receive a salary of up to £65,000 per annum FTE - depending on experience.

How will we support you?

• Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
• Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
• Support from the wider Psychological Therapies team
• Support with ISW training
• Post-doctoral training- supervision

Main duties of the job

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, supervision and reflective practice
• Undertake psychological assessmentsand support complex multi-disciplinary formulations
• Deliverand oversee the delivery of 1:1psychological 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 doesnt 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
• Free Parking
• Gym Access
• HMP Leeds are winners of the Practice Plus Group wellbeing awards

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

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.

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

Qualifications required

• Full HCPC registration as a practitioner psychologist
• Proven experience in Clinical/ Forensic or Counselling Psychology
• Experience working with Forensic Mental Health patients
• Experience working with psychological Trauma
• Excellent communication skills
• Team Player

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 a Senior Psychologist to join our integrated Mental Healthcare team at HMP Leeds, a category B remand prison housing around 1847 patients aged 21+. Within this role you will work with a broad range of complex presentations.The role would be suit an experienced Psychologistfamiliar with working with adult mental health presentations, neurodiversity and complex trauma. Youmust be familiar withtrauma informed approaches and will work as part of the established Integrated Mental Health Team. You will be an integral part of the clinical leadership team supporting the development of the psychological therapies service.

Hours

This role is part time working 22.5 hours/ 3 days per week to be work between Monday- Friday, we are flexible which days are worked.

Salary

This position is a part time, you'll receive a salary of up to £65,000 per annum FTE - depending on experience.

How will we support you?

• Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
• Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
• Support from the wider Psychological Therapies team
• Support with ISW training
• Post-doctoral training- supervision

Person Specification

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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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group

Address

2 Gloucester Terrace

Stanningley Rd

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS12 2TJ

Employer's website

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

£65,000 to £65,000 a yearup to £65,000 per annum FTE depending on experience