Senior Psychologist

NHS; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 71,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Psychologist to join their integrated Mental Health team at HMP The Mount in Hemel Hempstead. This part-time role involves offering clinical support and training, conducting psychological assessments, and implementing trauma-informed interventions for the prison's population. Candidates must have full HCPC registration and experience in forensic mental health and trauma care. This role is pivotal in enhancing the psychological well-being of both patients and staff within a vibrant correctional environment.

Benefits

Bespoke induction training

Regional and national career development opportunities

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• Experience working with Forensic Mental Health patients.
• Experience working with psychological Trauma.
• Proven experience in delivering evidence-based interventions.

Responsibilities

• Offer clinical support and oversight to the Integrated Mental Health Team.
• Deliver and oversee 1:1 psychological interventions and group intervention.
• Contribute to the development of audit, service evaluation, and research.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team Player

Education

Full HCPC registration

Proven post‑qualification professional experience in Clinical / Forensic Psychology

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Psychologist to join our integratedMental Healthteam at HMP The Mount. HMP The Mount is a Men's category C prison based in Hemel Hempstead, Hertforshire that houses around 1000 patients.

The role would be suitable for an experienced Psychologist familiar with working with adult mental health presentations, neurodiversity and complex trauma. The applicant must be familiar with trauma informed practice and trained in at least one trauma specific intervention.

Within this role you will be working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team including a well staffed mental health department.

Hours

Thurs & Fri 08:00 – 16:00 or 09:00 – 17:00

Salary

This part‑time position works 15 hours per week. You’ll receive an annual salary of up to £70,447 per annum FTE, depending on experience.

How we support you

• Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
• Competency framework
• Regional and national career development opportunities
• Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
• Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a legal right to work in the UK and, due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Main duties of the job

As a qualified, HCPC registered Psychologist, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Offer clinical support and oversight to the Integrated Mental Health Team (IMHT) in the form of training
• Undertake psychological assessments and support complex multi‑disciplinary formulations
• Deliver and oversee the delivery of 1:1 psychological interventions and group intervention as part of the Trauma Informed “Making Sense” Programme
• Deliver teaching and training to healthcare and prison staff where required
• Contribute to the development of audit, service evaluation and research profile as appropriate

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

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We’re the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background. Practice Plus Group’s purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values: we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated, we act with integrity, we embrace diversity and we strive to do things better together.

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

Qualifications required

• Full HCPC registration
• Proven post‑qualification professional experience in Clinical / Forensic Psychology
• Experience working with Forensic Mental Health patients
• Experience working with psychological Trauma
• Excellent communication skills
• Team Player

Job description

The Senior Psychologist will work within a prison, where the need for specialised psychological support is paramount. This role focuses on embedding a trauma‑informed and multidisciplinary approach to care, aimed at minimising further re‑traumatization for people in prison while also addressing the impact and secondary trauma of staff to reduce burnout. As a clinical leader, the Senior Psychologist will develop and implement evidence‑based interventions that foster resilience and recovery among men in prison, while simultaneously providing support and training to staff to enhance their understanding of trauma and its effects. By working closely with multidisciplinary teams, the Senior Psychologist will ensure the delivery of high‑quality mental health care, develop and implement trauma‑informed and evidence‑based treatment programs in line with the Psychological Therapies Services (PTS) model, and contribute to the formulation of policies and practices that promote psychological wellbeing.

In addition to clinical responsibilities, this position includes managerial expectations, such as overseeing junior/trainee psychologists, coordinating mental health services, and contributing to the development of policies that promote a supportive environment for both patients and staff.

In cultivating a culture of empathy and understanding, the Senior Psychologist will play a crucial role in improving the overall psychological well‑being of the prison population and the staff, ultimately contributing to a more effective and compassionate correctional environment.

Person Specification

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group

Address

Bovingdon

Hemel Hempstead

Hertfordshire

HP3 0NZ

Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)