Principal Registered Psychologist - Psychology Services - LTHSE - HMP Welland Oaks (Ref: 21004

Position: Principal Registered Psychologist - Psychology Services - LTHSE - HMP Welland Oaks (Ref: 21004)
Location:

Staffordshire, UK;
Elgin Ave., London W9 2NR
, UK;
Wales, UKSalary: 73,513 - 86,082 per year Employment:
Flexible Category:
Healthcare Posted:
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This is a Nationally based role

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the team shaping HMP Welland Oaks, a new Category B Long Term High Security estate prison in Market Harborough. Publicly operated and currently under construction, the prison will provide capacity for 1,715 prisoners and play an important role in the future prison estate. Following the official naming announcement and ground-breaking on 6 November 2025, the project is now starting the process of planning, mobilisation and ramp-up ahead of opening in early 2029.

Joining now means contributing to a major new prison from the ground up, helping to build the culture, systems and operational foundations that will support its safe and successful opening.

As HMP Welland Oaks is under construction, it is not possible to work from site at this time. Therefore, your base location will vary and could be any HMPPS (or other) location within a reasonable distance of Welland Oaks including other LTHSE establishments and may vary from time to time depending on the needs of the business. Mileage expenses would be covered for this travel.

As soon as HMPPS is able to occupy the prison, you will be expected to attend site. Please ensure you consider this before making your application.

Person specification

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Job Description Licences
• The job holder will be a Registered Practitioner Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council and eligible to use a protected title.
• They are likely to also be a Chartered Psychologist with Full member of the appropriate division of the BPS if the post requires it.
• They will have experience of delivering psychological services directly, and through a managed team.
• They will have been registered for over two years.

Qualifications Registered Practitioner Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council and eligible to use a protected title

The job holder will be a Registered Practitioner Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council and eligible to use a protected title. They are likely to also be a Chartered Psychologist with Full member of the appropriate division of the BPS if the post requires it. They will have experience of delivering psychological services directly, and through a managed team.

They will have been registered for over two years Memberships
• The job holder will be a Registered Practitioner Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council and eligible to use a protected title.
• They are likely to also be a Chartered Psychologist with Full member of the appropriate division of the BPS if the post requires it.
• They will have experience of delivering psychological services directly, and through a managed team.
• They will have been registered for over two years.

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Changing and Improving Communicating and Influencing Leadership Making  Effective Decisions Managing a Quality Service Working Together Benefits Alongside  your salary of 73,513, HM Prison & Probation Service contributes 21,296 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).Access to learning and developmentA working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balanceA working culture which encourages inclusion and diversityA Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
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