Preceptorship Psychologist

Practice Plus Group; Blaby; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in England is seeking a Preceptorship Psychologist to support the mental health of male inmates aged 21+. The role involves working with complex presentations and supervising Assistant Psychologists, providing training and support. Candidates should be familiar with trauma-informed approaches and adult mental health. This full-time position offers a salary of up to £56,000 per annum.

Benefits

Bespoke induction training

Learning Management System support

Career development support

Qualifications

• Professional familiarity with trauma-informed approaches.
• Experience in supervising Assistant Psychologists.
• Ability to work with a range of complex presentations.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of psychological therapies.
• Support the clinical leadership team.
• Supervise and provide training for Assistant Psychologists.

Skills

Familiarity with adult mental health

Knowledge of neurodiversity

Understanding of complex trauma

Trauma-informed approaches

Job description

About The Role

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Preceptorship Psychologist to join our integrated mental health team across HMP Fosse Way and HMP Five Wells, both category C prisons supporting males aged 21+. Within this role, you will work with a broad range of complex presentations. The position would suit a Psychologist familiar with adult mental health, neurodiversity, and complex trauma. You must be familiar with trauma-informed approaches and will contribute to and support the clinical leadership team in developing the psychological therapies service. The role includes supervising Assistant Psychologists, with supervision training support available as part of your preceptorship.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm; 2.5 days on each site

Salary: This position is full-time, with a salary of up to £56,000 per annum 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 and supervision