Senior Psychologist

NHS; Oakham; On-site; GBP 62,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity exists for a Senior Psychologist to join our integrated Mental Healthcare team at HMP Stocken in Oakham. The successful candidate will support mental health services in a prison setting, manage a team of Assistant Psychologists, and will be integral to developing innovative psychological therapies. This part-time role is flexible, and candidates must be HCPC registered with relevant experience.

Benefits

Bespoke induction training

Support from the wider Psychological Therapies team

Post-doctoral training supervision

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Free gym use at lunchtime

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience with forensic mental health patients.
• Knowledge of trauma informed approaches.
• Proven experience in Clinical/Forensic or Counseling Psychology.

Responsibilities

• Offer clinical support and oversight to the Integrated Mental Health Team.
• Undertake psychological assessments for complex cases.
• Deliver and oversee 1:1 psychological interventions as part of a structured program.

Skills

Communication

Team Player

Clinical Psychology

Counseling Psychology

Education

Full HCPC registration as a practitioner psychologist

Job description

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 Stocken, a category C training prison housing around 1056 patients the majority of whom are aged between 21-40 years of age.

This role would suit anexperienced Psychologistfamiliar with adult mental health presentations, neurodiversity and complex trauma. The applicant must be familiar withtrauma informed approachesand working with patients who have a broad range of complex presentations. 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, they will also manage 2 Assistant Psychologists.

Hours

This role is part time working 22.5 hours/ 3 days per week Monday- Friday, we are flexible regarding which days are worked.

Salary

This position is a part time position working 22.5 hours per week offering up to £61,190 per annum FTE - 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

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 assessmentsand support complex multi-disciplinary formulations
• Deliverand oversee the delivery of 1:1psychological 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 doesnt 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
• Staff subsidised canteen
• Free use of gym at lunchtime
• Free on site parking

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

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. Were 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 Groups 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 as a practitioner psychologist
• Proven experience in Clinical/ Forensic or Counselling 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 youre 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.

Details Date posted

02 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£61,190 to £61,190 a year up to £61,190 per annum FTE depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

12071

Job locations

2 Stocken Hall Rd

Stretton

Oakham

Rutland

LE15 7RD

Job description Job responsibilities

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 Stocken, a category C training prison housing around 1056 patients the majority of whom are aged between 21-40 years of age.

This role would suit anexperienced Psychologistfamiliar with adult mental health presentations, neurodiversity and complex trauma. The applicant must be familiar withtrauma informed approachesand working with patients who have a broad range of complex presentations. 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, they will also manage 2 Assistant Psychologists.

Hours

This role is part time working 22.5 hours/ 3 days per week Monday- Friday, we are flexible regarding which days are worked.

Salary

This position is a part time position working 22.5 hours per week offering up to £61,190 per annum FTE - 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

Job description Job responsibilities

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 Stocken, a category C training prison housing around 1056 patients the majority of whom are aged between 21-40 years of age.

This role would suit anexperienced Psychologistfamiliar with adult mental health presentations, neurodiversity and complex trauma. The applicant must be familiar withtrauma informed approachesand working with patients who have a broad range of complex presentations. 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, they will also manage 2 Assistant Psychologists.

Hours

This role is part time working 22.5 hours/ 3 days per week Monday- Friday, we are flexible regarding which days are worked.

Salary

This position is a part time position working 22.5 hours per week offering up to £61,190 per annum FTE - 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

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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 (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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 (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Practice Plus Group

Address

2 Stocken Hall Rd

Stretton

Oakham

Rutland

LE15 7RD

Employer's website

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

Employer details Employer name

Practice Plus Group

Address

2 Stocken Hall Rd

Stretton

Oakham

Rutland

LE15 7RD

Employer's website

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