Clinical Associate Psychologist

About The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Associate Psychologist to join our team at HMP Doncaster, a category B Prison located in the Marshgate area of Doncaster. This is a brand new role in a dynamic and challenging environment that is highly rewarding.

• Hours:
  
  full‑time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday in core business hours.
• Salary: £43,609 – £49,175 depending on experience.

• Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course.
• Competency framework.
• Regional and national career development opportunities.
• Bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs.
• Support from the wider team.

• Identify patients who may benefit from psychological intervention following mental health triages and discussion with the multi‑disciplinary team, prioritising according to clinical need, risk presentation and release planning in line with agreed service policy.
• Provide comprehensive psychological assessment, including risk assessment, and develop psychological formulations to support patients and other members of the MDT.
• Identify and deliver appropriate individual and group interventions in line with the Psychological & Talking Therapies Service (PTTS) pathways and guidance from the registered psychologist.
• Monitor and evaluate psychological interventions using appropriate measures as per PTTS guidelines.

• Bachelor of Science in Psychology (eligible for chartered membership of the British Psychological Society) or MSc in Forensic/Health Psychology.
• Evidence of foundation training in evidence‑based psychological frameworks, such as CFT, CBT, DBT, or ACT.
• Knowledge of evidence‑based psychological therapies relevant to managing mental health distress.
• Experience of working with patients in a forensic or secure environment.
• Legal right to work in the UK; eligibility for additional vetting and security checks.

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities.
• Support for professional development.
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when needed.

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group provides NHS services across 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We prioritize patients’ needs and celebrate diversity, integrity, and collaboration.