Preceptorship Psychologist (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Piddinghoe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on shopping and leisure

Support for professional development

Regional and national career growth

Induction programme

Employee assistance helpline

Financial assistance when needed

Staff subsidised canteen

Free gym access at lunchtime

Job summary

Practice Plus Group is recruiting a psychologist for the integrated mental health team at HMP Lewes. The role is a 12-month fixed-term contract, working 2.5 days a week, focusing on psychological assessment, formulation and both individual and group interventions with clinical supervision of an assistant psychologist.

The post requires HCPC registration and right to work in the UK, with experience in adult mental health, trauma and complex cases, applying trauma-informed practice within a

Qualifications

• Full HCPC registration as a practitioner psychologist.
• Experience in clinical, forensic or counselling psychology.
• Experience in complex, high-risk or forensic environments.
• Experience working with psychological trauma.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support and supervision to the Integrated Mental Health Team.
• Undertake psychological assessments and develop formulations within the MDT.
• Deliver 1:1 and group interventions including Trauma Informed 'Making Sense' programme.
• Identify patients for psychological intervention and prioritise by clinical need.
• Supervise an assistant psychologist.
• Deliver teaching and training to healthcare and prison staff.
• Monitor and evaluate interventions and maintain clinical records.
• Communicate complex assessment information to patients and colleagues.
• Attend ACCT and CSIP planning to offer psychological input.
• Contribute to audits, service evaluation and development projects.
• Advise on psychological aspects of the service and policy development.

Skills

Communication skills

Trauma-informed practice

Team collaboration

Clinical supervision

Education

HCPC registration as Practitioner Psychologist

Job description

Practice Plus Group's Health in Justice team is recruiting a psychologist for the integrated mental healthcare team at HMP Lewes, a category B remand prison, on a 12-month fixed-term contract working 2.5 days a week. The work centres on psychological assessment, formulation and individual and group intervention, with clinical supervision of an assistant psychologist. The post suits someone experienced in adult mental health, neurodiversity and complex trauma, applying trauma-informed practice. Full HCPC registration and the right to work in the UK are required.

What the job involves

• Provide clinical support and oversight to the Integrated Mental Health Team through training, supervision and reflective practice
• Undertake psychological assessments, including risk assessment, and develop formulations with the multidisciplinary team
• Deliver and oversee 1:1 and group interventions, including the Trauma Informed 'Making Sense' Programme
• Identify patients who would benefit from psychological intervention and prioritise by clinical need and risk where demand exceeds capacity
• Supervise an assistant psychologist
• Deliver teaching and training to healthcare and prison staff
• Monitor and evaluate interventions using appropriate measures and keep clinical records and the PTS dashboard up to date
• Communicate complex assessment and intervention information to patients, colleagues and external agencies
• Attend ACCT and segregation reviews and CSIP planning to offer psychological opinion
• Contribute to audit, service evaluation, research and service development projects
• Advise the Mental Health lead and Heads of Healthcare on psychological aspects of the service and contribute to policy development
• Attend regional and national Psychological Therapies meetings

Qualifications

• Full HCPC registration as a practitioner psychologist

Experience

• Proven experience in clinical, forensic or counselling psychology
• Experience in complex, high-risk or forensic environments
• Experience working with psychological trauma

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication skills
• Collaborative working and contributing to psychologically and trauma-informed practice
• Familiarity with trauma-informed approaches
• Team player

Checks & eligibility

• Legal right to work in the UK
• Additional vetting and security checks

What’s offered

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in role and continue professional development
• Regional and national career development opportunities
• Bespoke induction, including the Introducing Health in Justice course
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline
• Financial assistance when needed
• Staff subsidised canteen
• Free use of gym at lunchtime