Senior Psychologist

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on shopping and leisure

Induction including the Introducing健康?

Competency framework

Regional and national career growth

Learning Management System

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Financial assistance when needed

Job summary

The Senior Psychologist sits in the Integrated Mental Health Team, part of the wider Health Care Team at HMP Onley and HMP Rye Hill. The post combines clinical leadership with trauma-informed one-to-one and group interventions, complex case formulation and risk assessment, plus line management of two Assistant Psychologists and an Art Therapist.

Work is split equally between the two prisons, 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday daytime.

Qualifications

• Qualified clinical, counselling or forensic psychologist.
• Postgraduate qualification or training in a psychological therapy relevant to severe, long-standing mental health difficulties (e.g., CBT, systemic/family, mindfulness-based, CAT, DBT, mentalisation).

Responsibilities

• Offer clinical leadership, consultancy, assessment and interventions under the guidance of the Cluster Psychologist
• Provide trauma-informed one-to-one intervention, formulation and consultation for complex cases
• Supervise two Assistant Psychologists in group and individual work
• Complete clinical assessments and interventions across the main site and Complex Care Unit
• Support training, materials, group intervention packages and service development
• Carry out structured and dynamic risk assessments and formal psychometric assessments
• Attend reviews and risk management meetings to provide psychological input
• Provide training and supervision in trauma-informed care for healthcare and prison staff
• Maintain accurate clinical records and dashboard data
• Plan and deliver audit, research and service evaluation projects
• Plan and supervise placements for doctoral trainees and psychology students
• Contribute to policy, service development, recruitment shortlisting and interviews

Skills

Clinical leadership

Trauma-informed practice

Risk assessment

Supervision

Clinical governance

Education

Clinical psychologist qualification

Postgraduate therapy training

Job description

The Senior Psychologist sits in the Integrated Mental Health Team, part of the wider Health Care Team at HMP Onley and HMP Rye Hill. The post combines clinical leadership with trauma-informed one-to-one and group interventions, complex case formulation and risk assessment, plus line management of two Assistant Psychologists and an Art Therapist. Work is split equally between the two prisons, 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday daytime. Candidates need the right to work in the UK and must pass vetting and security checks.

What the job involves

• Offer clinical leadership, consultancy, assessment and interventions under the guidance of the Cluster Psychologist
• Provide trauma-informed one-to-one intervention, formulation and consultation for complex cases
• Clinically supervise two Assistant Psychologists in low to medium intensity group and individual work
• Complete clinical assessments and interventions across the main prison site and the Complex Care Unit, and support Complex Care Unit staff
• Support the Cluster Lead Psychologist with training, clinical materials, group intervention packages and service development
• Carry out structured and dynamic risk assessments and formal psychometric assessments
• Attend ACCT reviews, segregation reviews and risk management meetings to give psychological input
• Provide training and supervision in trauma-informed care for healthcare and prison staff
• Maintain accurate clinical records and keep the PTS dashboard updated with outcome data
• Plan and deliver audit, research and service evaluation projects and prepare papers and presentations
• Plan and supervise specialist placements for doctoral trainees and undergraduate psychology students
• Contribute to policy and service development, and to recruitment shortlisting and interviews

What’s required

Qualifications

• Qualified clinical, counselling or forensic psychologist
• Postgraduate qualification or training in at least one psychological therapy relevant to severe, long-standing mental health difficulties (for example CBT, systemic/family, mindfulness-based, CAT, DBT, mentalisation or…

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration as a practitioner psychologist

Experience

• Experience in complex, high-risk or forensic environments
• Experience of collaborative working and contributing to the development and delivery of psychologically and trauma-informed practice

Skills & knowledge

• Working knowledge of clinical governance, including relevant approaches and tools

Checks & eligibility

• Legal right to work in the UK
• Passing additional vetting and security checks

What’s offered

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Bespoke induction, including the Introducing Health in Justice training course
• Competency framework
• Regional and national career development opportunities
• Bespoke Learning Management System
• Support to grow in the role and continue professional development24/7 employee assistance helpline
• Financial assistance when needed