Clinical Psychologist

NSFT Jobs; Norwich; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

NSFT is recruiting a HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist to deliver specialist 1:1 and group interventions for adult male prisoners at HMP/YOI Norwich. The role involves working with a multidisciplinary team including Mental Health Nurses, Psychiatrists and Therapists.

You will provide psychology assessments, formulations and evidence-based interventions, while also supporting training and staff wellbeing within a challenging prison environment.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist with relevant experience and training.
• Experience delivering specialist psychology assessment, formulation and evidence-based interventions in offender populations.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and deliver training where appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychology assessment, formulation and evidence-based interventions for individuals and groups referred to the service.
• Deliver 1:1 and group interventions for adult male prisoners at HMP/YOI Norwich.
• Support training to embed psychologically informed practices within the multidisciplinary team and promote staff wellbeing.
• Contribute to a stepped care model of psychological care and respond to safeguarding needs.

Skills

HCPC registered Practitioner Psych

Job description

We are looking for a HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist with relevant experience and training to the deliver specialist 1:1/Group interventions with adult male prisoners at HMP/YOI Norwich prison.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a continually developing service,

Within the team you will be working with a multidisciplinary team inclusive of Mental Health Nurses, Psychiatrists, Therapists, occupational Therapist, Assistant Practitioners, as well as prison based professionals.

The post is based at HMP Norwich. The role will involve working closely with the Mental Health In Reach team providing a specialist assessment and intervention provision , complimenting the current multi-disciplinary team

You will be working with men who may self-harm, have attempted suicide, and/or experience high levels of anxiety or trauma/PTSD. The role includes having an active contribution in reducing self-harm, self destructive and violent behaviour.

Clinical: Provision of specialist psychology assessment, formulation, and evidence-based interventions for individuals and groups, referred to the service.

Training & Development: Supporting and where appropriate implementing and delivering training to embed psychologically informed practices within the multidisciplinary team, supporting a stepped care model of psychological care.

Staff Wellbeing & Resilience: Promote staff wellbeing by leading reflective supervision and post-incident support enhancing resilience and retention in challenging environments.

The service is currently contracted to NSFT but has gone out for re-tender, so will be managed and delivered by a different provider from the 1st April 2027. The new provider is yet to be confirmed.

At Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, inclusion is at the heart of how we work. We are committed to creating a fair, transparent and accessible recruitment process where every candidate has the opportunity to succeed.

We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds, particularly those currently underrepresented in our workforce, including those from the global majority. We recognise that not everyone has equal access to opportunities and are working to address this.

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Julie Lemmon Job title: specialist service manager - prisons Email address: [e-mail]

Julie Parker [e-mail]

Director of Psychology

NSFT secure forensic services