Senior Psychologist – Trauma-Informed Care (Prison)

Practice Plus Group; Wells; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on shopping and leisure

Learning and development opportunities

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Financial assistance when needed

Job summary

Practice Plus Group is seeking a Principal Psychologist to join the Integrated Mental Health Team at HMP Five Wells, a category C prison in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. The role supports around 1800 patients and requires trauma-informed practice with experience in trauma-specific interventions.

Working four days a week (30 hours) 08:00–16:00, with an annual salary of £72,100 FTE. The post offers bespoke induction, career development, and a supportive wider team.

Qualifications

• Qualified clinical, counselling or forensic psychologist and HCPC registered.
• Postgraduate qualification in at least one specific mode of psychological therapy.
• Experience with trauma-informed practice and complex mental health cases.
• Understanding of health services policies and secure environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership within the Integrated Mental Health Team.
• Undertake psychological assessments and complex multidisciplinary formulations.
• Deliver 1:1 and group trauma-informed interventions.
• Deliver teaching and training to healthcare and prison staff.
• Contribute to audits, service evaluation and research initiatives.

Skills

Trauma-informed practice

Education

HCPC registered practitioner psychologist

Postgraduate qualification in psychological therapy

Job description

Practice Plus Group is seeking a Principal Psychologist to join the Integrated Mental Health Team at HMP Five Wells, a category C prison in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. The role supports around 1800 patients and requires trauma-informed practice with experience in trauma-specific interventions.

Working four days a week (30 hours) 08:00–16:00, with an annual salary of £72,100 FTE. The post offers bespoke induction, career development, and a supportive wider team.