Senior Psychologist

Job title: Senior Psychologist

Location: HMP Gartree, Leicestershire

Overview: We have an exciting opportunity to join our integrated Mental Healthcare team at HMP Gartree, a Category B prison, to develop the Psychology services on site working with an experienced integrated mental health team. The role suits an experienced Psychologist familiar with adult mental health presentations, neurodiversity and historic trauma, with trauma-informed approaches and strong team orientation.

Hours

To be worked between Monday and Friday, 3 days per week at HMP Gartree.

Salary

This is a part-time role, 22.5 hours per week, offering a salary up to £65,000 per annum FTE depending on experience.

How we will support you

• Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
• Our Learning Management System to address your learning needs
• Support from the wider Psychological Therapies team
• Support with ISW training
• Post-doctoral training and supervision

Requirements

Candidates are required to have a legal right to work in the UK. Additional vetting and security checks apply due to the nature of the role.

• Offer clinical support and oversight to the Integrated Mental Health Team (IMHT) in the form of training, supervision and reflective practice
• Undertake psychological assessments and support complex multidisciplinary formulations
• Deliver and oversee 1:1 psychological interventions and group interventions as part of the Trauma Informed "Making Sense" Programme
• Deliver teaching and training to healthcare and prison staff where required
• Contribute to audit, service evaluation and research activities as appropriate

Benefits and additional information

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Opportunity to grow in your role and continue professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when needed
• Free gym use and free on-site parking

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a difference across over 53 prisons, youth offender institutions and immigration removal centres. We are the UK’s leading independent provider of NHS services to patients in secure environments, and we are committed to fair and inclusive healthcare access for all.

We are looking for caring, compassionate and driven professionals who can help us deliver our vision and values: treat patients and each other with respect, act with integrity, embrace diversity, and strive to do things better together.

• Qualified clinical, counselling or forensic psychologist
• Registered with the HCPC
• Postgraduate qualification/training in an evidence-based psychological therapy relevant to people with severe and long-standing mental health difficulties
• Experience of providing evidence-based psychological interventions
• Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams and with trauma-informed practice

See above for responsibilities and qualifications.

This position requires current UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and Disclosure to the DBS as part of the recruitment process.

Employer: Practice Plus Group

Address: HMP Gartree, Gallow Field Rd, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7RP

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