Senior Psychologist

PracticePlusGroup; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 64,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Senior Psychologist at a leading organization providing NHS services within Category C prisons. Responsibilities include clinical oversight, psychological assessments, and delivering trauma-informed interventions. The role requires HCPC registration, experience in Clinical/Forensic Psychology, and strong communication skills, all within a supportive and inclusive healthcare environment.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Financial assistance when needed

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with Forensic Mental Health patients.
• Experience in handling psychological Trauma is mandatory.
• Excellent communication skills and being a team player are essential.

Responsibilities

• Offer clinical support and training to Integrated Mental Health Team.
• Undertake psychological assessments and multi-disciplinary formulations.
• Deliver and oversee psychological interventions as part of trauma programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Team Player

Education

Full HCPC registration

Proven post-qualification professional experience in Clinical/ Forensic Psychology

Job description

About The Role

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

Practice Plus Group are pleased to announce that they have recently over the healthcare contract at HMP Wymott, a Category C prison in Lancashire.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Psychologist to join our team. The prison houses around 1100 men with a variety of health needs.

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. The applicant will be part of the Integrated Mental Health Team and will be an integral part of the clinical leadership team supporting the development of the psychological therapies service.

Hours

We would welcome full and part time applications.

Salary

This position is offering up to £63,300 per annum FTE - depending on experience.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
Competency framework
Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
Support from the wider Psychological Therapies team
Access to appropriate CPD

What you'll be doing
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

It doesn't stop there we also offer:

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

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
What we'll look for in you

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 UK's 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 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

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you're looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.