Principal Psychologist

The Methodist Church in Britain; Crawley; Presencial; GBP 65 000 - 85 000; Tempo parcial

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Golden hello £3,500

Induction programme

Career development

Employee assistance

Learning Management System access

Flexible hours

Resumo da oferta

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a Principal Psychologist to lead the Integrated Mental Health Team at Gatwick IRC, a secure facility caring for around 440 patients. The role focuses on trauma-informed assessment, formulation and 1:1/group interventions, plus clinical leadership and staff training.

Part-time at 2.5 days per week, 8am–4pm with some hours flexibility. The post also supervises psychology trainees and requires HCPC registration with trauma-specific training.

Qualificações

• Qualified clinical, counselling or forensic psychologist.
• Postgraduate qualification or training in at least one psychological therapy suited to severe and long-standing mental health difficulties, such as CBT, systemic therapy, CAT, DBT, mentalisation or schema therapy.
• Training in at least one trauma-specific intervention.

Responsabilidades

• Provide clinical oversight to the Integrated Mental Health Team through training.
• Lead and evaluate 1:1 and group psychological interventions, including trauma-informed Making Sense Programme.
• Undertake complex psychological assessments and support multidisciplinary formulations.
• Carry out structured and dynamic risk assessments.
• Deliver teaching and training to healthcare and prison staff.
• Attend ACCT and segregation reviews and advise on psychological management and referrals.
• Supervise junior psychologists, trainees and other therapists.
• Plan and deliver a doctoral psychology training placement.
• Liaise with Offender Management and Probation on transitions into open conditions or release.
• Contribute to service development, policy and governance meetings.
• Contribute to audit, service evaluation and research, and outputs for publication.
• Maintain clinical records and the PTS outcomes dashboard.

Conhecimentos

Trauma-informed practice

Risk assessment

Training & supervision

Leadership

Formação académica

Masters/Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Postgraduate trauma therapy training

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Principal Psychologist in the Integrated Mental Health Team at Gatwick IRC, a secure setting caring for around 440 patients. The work centres on trauma-informed assessment, formulation and 1:1 and group interventions, plus clinical leadership and training for healthcare and prison staff. Part-time at 2.5 days a week, 8am to 4pm with some hours flexibility, the post also supervises psychology trainees. HCPC registration and trauma-specific training are required, and offers are subject to vetting.

What the job involves

• Provide clinical support and oversight to the Integrated Mental Health Team through training
• Lead and evaluate 1:1 and group psychological interventions, including the trauma-informed Making Sense Programme
• Undertake complex psychological assessments and support multidisciplinary formulations
• Carry out structured and dynamic risk assessments
• Deliver teaching and training to healthcare and prison staff
• Attend ACCT and segregation reviews and advise on psychological management and referrals
• Supervise junior psychologists, trainees, undergraduate students and other therapists
• Plan and deliver a doctoral psychology training placement
• Liaise with Offender Management and Probation on transitions into open conditions or release
• Contribute to service development, policy and governance meetings
• Contribute to audit, service evaluation and research, and prepare outputs for publication
• Maintain clinical records and the PTS outcomes dashboard

Qualifications

• Qualified clinical, counselling or forensic psychologist
• Postgraduate qualification or training in at least one psychological therapy suited to severe and long-standing mental health difficulties, such as CBT, systemic therapy, CAT, DBT, mentalisation or schema therapy
• Training in at least one trauma-specific intervention

Registration & licences

• Registration with the HCPC as a practitioner psychologist

Skills & knowledge

• Critical awareness of psychological models applicable in remand prisons
• Working knowledge of current good practice, recent government health policy and professional guidelines
• Familiarity with trauma-informed practice

Checks & eligibility

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

What’s offered

• Golden hello of £3,500 paid in four instalments over 24 months
• Bespoke induction, including the Introducing Health in Justice course
• Regional and national career development opportunities
• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance
• Support to grow in the role and continue professional development
• Access to the Learning Management System
• Some flexibility with hours