Clinical Psychologist

Practice Plus Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Psychologist to enhance mental health services at a resettlement prison. In this pivotal role, you will lead a team, manage complex cases, and contribute to evidence-based therapies. With a focus on career development, you will benefit from tailored training and support, ensuring your professional growth. Join a compassionate team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in healthcare, where your expertise will help shape a fair and inclusive system for all patients. This is an exciting opportunity to thrive in a dynamic environment while making a real difference.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Support for role development

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of British Psychological Society-accredited training.
• 3+ years of assessed experience post-qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support IMHT with assessments and interventions for complex patients.
• Undertake psychological assessments and deliver interventions.

Skills

Clinical Psychology

Psychological Assessments

Therapeutic Interventions

Research Skills

Education

Doctoral Level Postgraduate Training in Clinical Psychology

Job description

About The Role

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 Health team at HMP Five Wells, a category C resettlement prison in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, housing approximately 1,780 patients aged 18+. In this role, you will collaborate with the mental health team to develop on-site psychologist services and manage 2 Assistant Psychologists. You will also handle a small caseload of patients with complex mental health needs.

Hours

The site currently offers a Monday to Friday work pattern from 08:30 to 16:30, with some flexibility.

Salary

This full-time position offers an annual salary of up to £62,000, 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
• Our bespoke Learning Management System for your learning needs
• Support from the wider team

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

What you'll be doing

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the IMHT with assessments and interventions for complex patients, providing consultation and reflective practice to the team, and clinical supervision to assistant psychologists
• Undertaking psychological assessments, supporting multidisciplinary formulations, and delivering psychological interventions for highly complex cases
• Utilising research skills for audit, policy, service development, and research, supporting evidence-based therapies within the team

If you're interested in career development, we offer a wide range of opportunities, including both internal and external development and learning options.

Additional Benefits

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

What we'll look for in you

Practice Plus Group's Health in Justice team makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders, and immigration removal centers. We are the UK's leading independent provider of NHS services in secure environments, serving over 40,000 patients, always prioritising their needs regardless of background.

Our purpose is to unlock your best work life, guided by our core values:

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

We seek caring, compassionate, and driven professionals to help us achieve a fair and inclusive healthcare system accessible to all.

• Satisfactory completion of a British Psychological Society-accredited Doctoral Level postgraduate training in clinical psychology
• At least 3 years of assessed experience as a qualified clinical/forensic/counselling psychologist post-qualification
• Experience in highly specialist psychological assessments and both individual and group treatments across various care settings

Working in secure environments is challenging yet rewarding. If you're eager to develop your healthcare skills and learn in an environment that constantly evolves, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.