Senior Psychologist

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Psychologist to join our integrated Mental Healthcare team at HMP Leicester, a category B remand prison, and HMP Gartree, a Category B prison, both based in Leicestershire. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop the Psychology services on both sites working alongside the experienced integrated mental health teams. This role would suit an experienced Psychologist who is familiar with adult mental health presentations, neurodiversity, and historic trauma. Suitable applicants must be familiar with trauma-informed approaches and enjoy working as part of a team.

Hours

Monday to Friday: 2 days at HMP Leicester, 3 days at HMP Gartree

Salary

This is a full-time role offering up to £65,000 per annum depending on experience.

How will we support you?

• Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
• Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
• Support from the wider Psychological Therapies team
• Support with ISW training
• Post-doctoral training supervision

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, supervision, and reflective practice
• 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
• Free use of gym
• Free on-site parking

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 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, 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 fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

Qualifications required

• Qualified clinical, counselling, or forensic psychologist
• Registered with the HCPC
• Postgraduate qualification/training in at least one specific mode of psychological therapy relevant to people with severe and long-standing mental health difficulties
• Experience of providing evidence-based psychological interventions
• Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams and work with trauma-informed practice

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.

Date posted: 15 April 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £63,000 to £65,000 a year up to £65,000 per annum depending on experience

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 11355

Job locations:

HMP Gartree

Gallow Field Rd

Market Harborough

Leicestershire

LE16 7RP