Principal Psychologist

About The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Principle Psychologist to join our integrated Mental Healthcare team at Gatwick IRC, based in the heart of Gatwick, providing care to around 440 patients. Within this role you will be working closely with the multidiaplinary to provide high quality care for patients with complex mental health needs. This role would be suited to either a newly qualified or experienced Psychologist familiar with working with adult mental health presentations including neurodiversity and complex trauma.

The applicant must be familiar with trauma informed practice and trained in at least one trauma specific intervention. The applicant will be part of the Integrated Mental Health Team and will be an integral part of the clinical leadership team supporting the development of the psychological therapies service

2.5 days per week 8am-4pm, we can offer some flexibility with hours

You’ll receive an annual salary from £72,000 to £79,000 per annum FTE - depending on experience.

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

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

• Offer clinical support and oversight to the Integrated Mental Health Team (IMHT) in the form of training
• Undertake psychological assessments and support complex multi-disciplinary formulations
• Deliver and oversee the delivery of 1:1 psychological interventions and group intervention as part of the Trauma Informed 'Making Sense' Programme
• Deliver teaching and training to healthcare and prison staff where required
• Contribute to the development of audit, service evaluation and research profile as appropriate

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you’re looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for 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 putting their needs first, regardless of their background. Practice Plus Group’s purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values: we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated, we act with integrity, we embrace diversity we strive to do things better together.

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

• Full HCPC registration
• Clinical, Forensic or Counselling Psychologist
• Proven post-qualification professional experience in Clinical/ Forensic Psychology
• Experience working with Forensic Mental Health patients
• Experience working with psychological Trauma
• Excellent communication skills
• Team Player

Although not essential applicant who have a PHD would be advantageous