Senior Psychologist

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Psychologist to join our integrated Mental Healthcare team at HMP Onley, a category C training prison, and HMP Rye Hill, a Category B prison, based in Rugby, Northamptonshire. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop a full Psychology service working alongside the integrated mental health team. The successful applicant will clinically supervise 2 Assistant Psychologists and work with patients who have a broad range of complex presentations. The role would suit an experienced Psychologist familiar with working with adult mental health presentations, neurodiversity, and complex trauma. Suitable applicants must be familiar with trauma-informed approaches and enjoy working as part of a team.

Hours

Monday to Friday 9am-5pm, 2.5 days at each site in the same geographical location. We are able to offer flexibility with working hours.

Salary

This is a full-time role offering up to £66,000 per annum, depending on experience.

How will we support you?

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

Main duties of the job

As a qualified, HCPC registered Psychologist, your responsibilities will vary. You will:

• 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 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

It doesn't stop there, we also offer:

• 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
• Staff subsidised canteen
• Free use of gym at lunchtime
• Free on-site parking

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.

Qualifications required

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

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.

Employer details

Employer name: Practice Plus Group

Address: HMP Onley, Rugby, Northamptonshire, CV23 8AP

Employer's website: Practice Plus Group Careers