Senior Psychologist

Job summary

  

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical/Forensic or Counselling Psychologist to join our integrated Mental Healthcare team at HMP Lewes. HMP Lewes is a category B Prison located in East Sussex, housing around 740 patients, a high number of whom have neurodiversity and complex trauma presentations .

Within this role you will be an integral part of the clinical leadership team, supporting the development of the psychological therapies service. You will join a supportive and experienced team consisting of support workers, occupational therapist, and 2 Assistant Psychologist.

The mental health team on site a psychologically minded and have brought in many new practices including the use of AI, and offer compassion focused therapy sessions, following trauma informed practice.

Hours

This is a fixed term contract starting in February 2025

3 or 4 days per week between Monday to Friday

Once the FTC has come to an end we may be able to offer 1 day per week on a permanent basis 

Salary

This position is a part time position offering up to £61,190 per annum FTE - depending on experience.

How will we support you?

• Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
• Competency framework
• Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
• Support from the wider Psychological Therapies team
• Access to appropriate CPD

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
• 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
• Supporting Assistant Psychologists with the delivery of group interventions.

It doesnt 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
  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

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs 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 Groups 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.

Qualifications required

• Full HCPC registration
• 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

To apply for this role must be familiar with trauma informed practice and trained in at least one trauma specific intervention.

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre 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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical/Forensic or Counselling Psychologist to join our integrated Mental Healthcare team at HMP Lewes. HMP Lewes is a category B Prison located in East Sussex, housing around 740 patients, a high number of whom have neurodiversity and complex trauma presentations .

Within this role you will be an integral part of the clinical leadership team, supporting the development of the psychological therapies service. You will join a supportive and experienced team consisting of support workers, occupational therapist, and 2 Assistant Psychologist.

The mental health team on site a psychologically minded and have brought in many new practices including the use of AI, and offer compassion focused therapy sessions, following trauma informed practice.

Hours

This is a fixed term contract starting in February 2025

3 or 4 days per week between Monday to Friday

Once the FTC has come to an end we may be able to offer 1 day per week on a permanent basis 

Salary

This position is a part time position offering up to £61,190 per annum FTE - depending on experience.

How will we support you?

• Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
• Competency framework
• Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
• Support from the wider Psychological Therapies team
• Access to appropriate CPD

Person Specification

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group

Address

1 Brighton Rd

Lewes

East Sussex

BN7 1EA

Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)