Senior Psychologist

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Psychologist to join our integrated Mental Healthcare team at HMP Stocken, a category C training prison housing around 1,056 patients, the majority aged 21-40.

This role requires an experienced Psychologist familiar with adult mental health presentations, neurodiversity, complex trauma, trauma‑informed approaches, and complex presentations. The Senior Psychologist will be part of the Integrated Mental Health Team, serve as clinical leader, develop the psychological therapies service, manage two Assistant Psychologists, and support staff.

Part‑time, 22.5 hours per week, 3 days a week, Monday‑Friday, flexible days.

Up to £61,190 per annum FTE, depending on experience.

• Bespoke induction, including the Introducing Health in Justice training course
• Our bespoke Learning Management System to support learning needs
• Support from the wider Psychological Therapies team
• Support with ISW training
• Post‑doctoral training supervision

As a qualified, HCPC registered Psychologist, your responsibilities will include:

• Offer clinical support and oversight to the Integrated Mental Health Team through training, supervision, and reflective practice.
• Conduct psychological assessments and support complex multidisciplinary formulations.
• Deliver 1:1 psychological interventions and group intervention as part of the Trauma‑Informed “Making Sense” Programme.
• Provide teaching and training to healthcare and prison staff as required.
• Contribute to audit, service evaluation, and research activities.

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support for professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance
• Staff‑subsidised canteen
• Free use of gym at lunchtime
• Free on‑site parking

Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK. Due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We are the UK’s leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting our patients’ needs first. Our purpose is to unlock your best work life and we stand by core values of integrity, diversity and collaboration.

• Full HCPC registration as a practitioner psychologist
• Proven experience in Clinical, Forensic or Counselling Psychology
• Experience working with Forensic Mental Health patients
• Experience with psychological trauma
• Excellent communication skills
• Team player

Essential/Desirable criteria are provided at the end of the full specification.

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Disclosure and Barring Service checks will be required.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Practice Plus Group
2 Stocken Hall Rd
Stretton Oakham
Rutland
LE15 7RD

£61,190 per annum, up to £61,190 per annum FTE depending on experience.