Prison Psychologist - Trauma-Informed Care Lead

The Methodist Church in Britain; Preston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on shopping and leisure

Employee assistance helpline

Free gym on site

Indemnity insurance covered

Career development opportunities

Clinical supervision from Cluster Lead

Induction and LMS access

Job summary

Practice Plus Group in Preston is seeking a highly experienced psychologist to join the Integrated Mental Health Team at HMP Preston. The role focuses on complex cases, trauma-informed programme delivery, and clinical leadership within the team.

You will line manage an Assistant Psychologist, conduct assessments, contribute to risk management, and provide training to staff while maintaining clinical records and supporting research activities.

Qualifications

• Qualified clinical, forensic or counselling psychologist.
• Registration with HCPC or BPS as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Offer clinical support and oversight to the Integrated Mental Health Team.
• Undertake psychological assessments of complex patients.
• Support multi-disciplinary formulations and treatment planning.
• Deliver psychological interventions to cases of complexity.
• Deliver and oversee 1:1 and group interventions on trauma-informed programmes.

Skills

Psychological assessment

Trauma-informed practice

Clinical supervision

Line management

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent

Tools

HCPC/BPS registration

Job description

Practice Plus Group in Preston is seeking a highly experienced psychologist to join the Integrated Mental Health Team at HMP Preston. The role focuses on complex cases, trauma-informed programme delivery, and clinical leadership within the team.

You will line manage an Assistant Psychologist, conduct assessments, contribute to risk management, and provide training to staff while maintaining clinical records and supporting research activities.