Lead Psychologist - Trauma-Informed Prison Health

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A public healthcare provider is seeking a Principal Psychologist to join their integrated Mental Health team at HMP Thameside. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in psychological assessment and treatment, particularly with trauma cases. Responsibilities include supporting team development and overseeing psychological interventions. The position offers an annual salary of up to £84,952 and various professional development opportunities within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Registered with professional body or regulatory body as appropriate to psychological therapy discipline.
• Experience of highly specialist psychological assessment and treatment in various care settings.
• Experience working with psychological trauma.
• Assessed experience as a qualified clinical/forensic/counselling psychologist at a senior highly specialist level.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of a trauma-informed mental health service model.
• Offer clinical support to the Integrated Mental Health Team.
• Undertake psychological assessments.
• Deliver psychological interventions to complex cases.
• Contribute to audit and service evaluation.

Job description

A public healthcare provider is seeking a Principal Psychologist to join their integrated Mental Health team at HMP Thameside. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in psychological assessment and treatment, particularly with trauma cases. Responsibilities include supporting team development and overseeing psychological interventions. The position offers an annual salary of up to £84,952 and various professional development opportunities within a supportive environment.