Senior Psychologist

NHS; Preston; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Preston is seeking a Senior Psychologist to join the Integrated Mental Health team. This role requires management of an Assistant Psychologist and delivering psychological interventions to complex cases. Ideal candidates will have experience with psychological trauma and a current professional registration. The position offers an annual salary ranging from £53,000 to £63,000, along with benefits like gym access and professional development support.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Free gym on site

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Must be registered with HCPC/BPS or an appropriate professional body.
• Qualified Clinical, Forensic, or Counselling Psychologist required.
• Experience in working with psychological trauma is essential.

Responsibilities

• Offer clinical support and oversight to the Integrated Mental Health Team.
• Undertake psychological assessments.
• Deliver psychological interventions to complex cases.

Skills

HCPC/BPS registration

Clinical Psychologist

Experience with psychological trauma

Job description

Job Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Psychologist to join our Integrated Mental Health team at HMP Preston, a category B prison located in Lancashire, housing around 750 patients. The site is based just off the A59 and is accessible via public transport. In this role you will work collaboratively with the Integrated Mental Health team and be an integral part of the clinical leadership team supporting the development of the psychological therapies service, line managing an Assistant Psychologist and supporting them with the delivery of interventions.

Hours & Salary

Monday to Friday, 9am‑5pm
Annual salary £53,000‑£63,000, depending on experience.

How we support you

• Bespoke induction including the Introducing Health in Justice training course
• Competency framework and regional/national career development opportunities
• Customisable Learning Management System to address your learning needs
• Clinical supervision and service oversight support from the Cluster Lead Psychologist and wider national Psychological Therapies team
• Legal right to work in the UK, with additional vetting and security checks.

Main duties

• Offer clinical support and oversight to the Integrated Mental Health Team (IMHT)
• Undertake psychological assessments
• Support complex multi-disciplinary formulations
• Deliver psychological interventions to cases of complexity
• Deliver and oversee 1:1 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

Benefits

• 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 gym on site
• Indemnity insurance costs covered

Qualifications & Skills

• Registered with HCPC/BPS or appropriate professional body for psychological therapy discipline
• Qualified Clinical, Forensic or Counselling Psychologist
• Experience working with psychological trauma

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 are 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 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.

Disclosure & Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly 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

Practice Plus Group – HMP Preston, 2 Ribbleton Lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 5AB