Senior Psychologist

Practice Plus Group Holdings Limited; Harborough; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks a Senior Psychologist to join their Mental Healthcare team at HMP Gartree. You will offer clinical support, conduct assessments, and deliver psychological interventions. The ideal candidate is a qualified psychologist with experience in trauma-informed practices and must work part-time, 22.5 hours per week. Competitive salary of up to £65,000 per annum FTE offered.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Support for professional development

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Free gym access

Qualifications

• Registered with the HCPC.
• Experience with adult mental health presentations and neurodiversity.

Responsibilities

• Offer clinical support and oversight to the Integrated Mental Health Team.
• Undertake psychological assessments and support multidisciplinary formulations.
• Deliver and oversee psychological interventions as part of the Trauma-Informed Programme.

Skills

Experience providing evidence-based psychological interventions

Knowledge of trauma-informed practice

Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams

Education

Qualified clinical, counselling, or forensic psychologist

Postgraduate qualification in a relevant psychological therapy

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Psychologist to join our integrated Mental Healthcare team at HMP Gartree, a Category B prison in Leicestershire. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop the Psychology services on site, working alongside an experienced integrated mental health team. The ideal candidate will be an experienced Psychologist familiar with adult mental health presentations, neurodiversity, and historic trauma. Applicants must be familiar with trauma-informed approaches and enjoy working as part of a team.

Hours

To be worked between Monday to Friday, 3 days at HMP Gartree.

Responsibilities

1. Offer clinical support and oversight to the Integrated Mental Health Team (IMHT) through training, supervision, and reflective practice.
2. Undertake psychological assessments and support complex multidisciplinary formulations.
3. Deliver and oversee 1:1 psychological interventions and group interventions as part of the Trauma-Informed 'Making Sense' Programme.
4. Provide teaching and training to healthcare and prison staff where required.
5. Contribute to audit, service evaluation, and research activities.

Benefits

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities.
• Support for professional development and growth.
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial support.
• Free gym access and on-site parking.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified clinical, counselling, or forensic psychologist.
• Registered with the HCPC.
• Postgraduate qualification in a psychological therapy relevant to severe and long-standing mental health difficulties.
• Experience providing evidence-based psychological interventions.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams and trauma-informed practice.

About Us

Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders, and immigration removal centres. We are the UK's leading independent provider of NHS services in secure environments, serving over 40,000 patients. We are committed to diversity, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Role Details

This is a part-time role, working 22.5 hours per week, with an annual salary of up to £65,000 per annum FTE, depending on experience.

Support Provided

• Bespoke induction and training.
• Learning Management System access.
• Support from the Psychological Therapies team.
• ISW training and post-doctoral supervision.

Additional Information

Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK. Offers are subject to vetting and security checks.