Principal Psychologist

NHS; Blaby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Principal Psychologist to join integrated Mental Health teams supporting male patients in prison settings. The role includes managing team members, overseeing psychological services, and implementing trauma-informed care. Essential qualifications include professional registration and experience with psychological trauma. This position offers opportunities for professional development and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Free parking

Free lunches

Free gym membership

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• Registered with the appropriate professional body for psychological therapy.
• Experienced in highly specialist psychological assessment across various care settings.
• Familiar with trauma-informed care in a healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of a trauma-informed mental health service.
• Undertake psychological assessments and deliver interventions.
• Supervise an Integrated Mental Health Team.

Skills

Registered with the appropriate professional body (e.g., HCPC/BPS)

Experience working with psychological trauma

Qualified clinical or counselling psychologist

Experience in group-based treatment

Education

Qualified clinical or counselling psychologist

Job description

Overview

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE. We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Psychologist to join integrated Mental Health teams at HMP Fosse Way and HMP Five Wells, both category C prisons, supporting males aged 21+. Both sites house patients with a variety of needs including complex and acute mental health needs. We are seeking a strong clinical or counselling psychologist who has experience in a fully integrated mental health service and understands the psychological services required and delivered within a prison healthcare setting. You will manage a Clinical Psychologist and Assistant Psychologist and develop the psychological services at the site.

Hours Monday to Friday 9am–5pm, 2.5 days at each site. Salary Up to £75,000 per annum depending on experience.

How we will support you Bespoke induction (including the Introducing Health in Justice training), competency framework, regional and national career development opportunities, and access to our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs.

Main duties of the job

As a Principal Psychologist, your responsibilities will include:

• Support the development and embedding of a trauma-informed mental health service model across sites
• Offer clinical support and oversight to the Integrated Mental Health Team (IMHT)
• Undertake psychological assessments
• Support complex multidisciplinary formulations
• Deliver psychological interventions to cases of complexity
• Deliver and oversee 1:1 and group interventions as part of the Trauma Informed “Making Sense” Programme
• Deliver teaching and training to healthcare and prison staff as required
• Contribute to the development of audit, service evaluation and research profile as appropriate

If you are interested in career development, we offer a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, including internal and external options for development and learning.

Benefits

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Free parking
• Free lunches
• Free gym membership
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

Job summary

Note: This section reiterates the role and requirements described above. Please refer to the main duties and qualifications for full details.

Qualifications, skills and experience

Essential

• Registered with the appropriate professional body (e.g., HCPC/BPS) for psychological therapy
• Qualified clinical or counselling psychologist with senior/higher specialist level experience
• Experience of highly specialist psychological assessment and individual and group-based treatment across care settings, including primary/secondary/specialist, inpatient/residential, outpatient and community teams, and forensic settings
• Experience working with psychological trauma

Desirable

• Experience in prison or secure settings is preferable

Other requirements

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a DBS disclosure will be required.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Practice Plus Group

Address: 1 Tigers Road, Glen Parva, Wigston, LE18 4WS

Employer's website: https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/