Principal Clinical/ Counselling/ Forensic Psychologist

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust; Burton Joyce; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in the UK is seeking a professional to lead psychological interventions for individuals in prison dealing with substance misuse. Responsibilities include supervising an Assistant Psychologist and collaborating with various healthcare and prison staff. The role involves developing trauma-informed practices based on the latest research. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact in a specialized setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing psychological interventions.
• Ability to supervise and mentor junior staff.
• Collaboration skills with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the provision of psychological interventions for individuals in prison.
• Supervise the work of an Assistant Psychologist.
• Develop trauma-informed practices based on research.

Job description

Overview

This role will lead the provision of psychological interventions and provide input from a psychological perspective to individuals in prison with difficulties with substance misuse. The post holder will supervise and oversee the work of an Assistant Psychologist and work closely with the multidisciplinary team consisting of nursing staff, prison staff and other organisations focused on wellbeing. The successful post holder will develop trauma‑informed practice using up‑to‑date research and develop an evidence base.

Responsibilities

• Lead the provision of psychological interventions for individuals in prison with substance misuse difficulties.
• Supervise and oversee the work of an Assistant Psychologist.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team including nursing staff, prison staff and other wellbeing organisations.
• Develop trauma‑informed practice using current research and contribute to building an evidence base.

About NHFT

Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. NHFT provides health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire. NHFT promotes a culture of learning to improve the care and safety of our patients and staff, supporting opportunity, innovation, development and growth to enable our Trust to be outstanding.