Senior Psychologist

NHS; Rugby; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Senior Psychologist to join an integrated Mental Healthcare team at HMP Onley and HMP Rye Hill in Rugby. The role involves clinical supervision, psychological assessments, and delivering interventions for complex mental health presentations. The position offers flexibility in working hours and a supportive environment for professional development.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Support for professional development and career growth

24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial support

Staff subsidised canteen

Free gym use at lunchtime

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience working with forensic mental health patients and psychological trauma.

Responsibilities

• Offering clinical support and oversight to the Integrated Mental Health Team.
• Undertaking psychological assessments and supporting complex multidisciplinary formulations.
• Delivering and overseeing 1:1 psychological interventions and group interventions.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team-oriented mindset

Education

Full HCPC registration as a practitioner psychologist

Proven experience in Clinical, Forensic, or Counselling Psychology

Job description

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Psychologist to join our integrated Mental Healthcare team at HMP Onley, a category C training prison, and HMP Rye Hill, a category B prison, based in Rugby, Northamptonshire. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop a full Psychology service working alongside the integrated mental health team. The successful applicant will clinically supervise 2 Assistant Psychologists and work with patients who have a broad range of complex presentations. The role would suit an experienced Psychologist familiar with working with adult mental health presentations, neurodiversity, and complex trauma. Suitable applicants must be familiar with trauma-informed approaches and enjoy working as part of a team.

Hours

Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, 2.5 days at each site in the same geographical location. We are able to offer flexibility with working hours.

Salary

This is a full-time role offering up to £66,000 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 and supervision

Main duties of the job

Your responsibilities will include:

• Offering clinical support and oversight to the Integrated Mental Health Team (IMHT) through training, supervision, and reflective practice
• Undertaking psychological assessments and supporting complex multidisciplinary formulations
• Delivering and overseeing 1:1 psychological interventions and group interventions as part of the Trauma-Informed 'Making Sense' Programme
• Providing teaching and training to healthcare and prison staff as required
• Contributing to audit, service evaluation, and research activities as appropriate

Additional benefits

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support for professional development and career growth
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial support
• Staff subsidised canteen
• Free gym use at lunchtime
• Free on-site parking

Note: Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK. Employment offers are 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. We are the UK's leading independent provider of NHS services in secure environments, serving over 40,000 patients. Our purpose is to unlock your best work life while providing fair, inclusive healthcare. We value integrity, diversity, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications required

• Full HCPC registration as a practitioner psychologist
• Proven experience in Clinical, Forensic, or Counselling Psychology
• Experience working with forensic mental health patients and psychological trauma
• Excellent communication skills
• Team-oriented mindset

If you're seeking a role where you can develop your skills and make a meaningful impact in a challenging environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.