Senior Psychologist

Practice Plus Group; Rugby; On-site; GBP 66,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Senior Psychologist to join a leading mental healthcare team in England. This role includes clinical supervision, psychological assessments, and intervention delivery in a secure environment, providing the chance to develop a full Psychology service in a rewarding yet challenging setting. The successful candidate will have proven experience in clinical psychology, particularly in forensic settings, and will be integral to improving patient care through innovative approaches.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Support for professional development

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Staff subsidised canteen

Free gym access

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Clinical, Forensic, or Counselling Psychology.
• Experience working with Forensic Mental Health patients.
• Experience working with psychological trauma.

Responsibilities

• Offer clinical support and oversight to the Integrated Mental Health Team.
• Undertake psychological assessments and support complex multi-disciplinary formulations.
• Deliver and oversee psychological interventions as part of the Trauma-Informed Programme.

Skills

Clinical Psychology

Forensic Psychology

Counselling Psychology

Trauma-informed approaches

Excellent communication skills

Education

Full HCPC registration as a practitioner psychologist

Job description

About The Role

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 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 be suited to 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
• Access to 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

What you'll be doing

As a qualified, HCPC-registered Psychologist, 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 multi-disciplinary formulations
• Delivering and overseeing the delivery of 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 where required
• Contributing to audit, service evaluation, and research activities as appropriate

It doesn’t stop there… we also offer:

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

Important: Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK. Due to the nature of the role, offers of employment are subject to additional vetting and security checks.

What we 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 prioritizing their needs regardless of background. Our purpose is to unlock your best work life, and we stand by our core values: treating patients and each other with respect, acting with integrity, embracing diversity, and striving to improve together.

We seek caring, compassionate, and driven professionals who can help us realize our vision for fair and inclusive healthcare access for 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 challenging yet rewarding. If you are looking to develop your healthcare skills and learn something new daily, this could be the right opportunity for you.