Senior Psychologist

About The RoleUNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFEWe have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Psychologist to join our Integrated Mental Health team at HMP Preston, a category B Prison located in Lancashire, housing around 750 patients. The site is based just off the A59 and is accessible via public transport. Within this role you will work collaboratively with the Integrated Mental Health and will be an integral part of the clinical leadership team supporting the development of the psychological therapies service, as well as line managing an Assistant Psychologist and supporting them with the delivery of interventions.HoursMonday to Friday 9am-5pmSalaryThis position is full time; you’ll receive an annual salary between £54,908 and £65,268 per annum – depending on experience.How will we support you?Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training courseCompetency frameworkRegional and national career development opportunitiesOur bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needsClinical supervision and service oversight support from the Cluster Lead Psychologist and support from the wider national Psychological therapies teamCandidates are required to have a 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.What you'll be doingAs a Psychologist, your responsibilities will vary. You will:Offer clinical support and oversight to the Integrated Mental Health Team (IMHT)Undertake psychological assessmentsSupport complex multi-disciplinary formulationsDeliver psychological interventions to cases of complexityDeliver and oversee 1:1 and group intervention as part of the Trauma Informed "Making Sense" ProgrammeDeliver teaching and training to healthcare and prison staff where requiredContribute to the development of audit, service evaluation and research profile as appropriateIf you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.Discounts on shopping and leisure activitiesSupport to grow in your role and continue your professional development24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need itFree gym on siteIndemnity insurance costs will be coveredWhat we’ll look for in youThe Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We’re the UK’s 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 Group’s 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 treatedwe act with integritywe embrace diversitywe strive to do things better togetherWe 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 and skills required:Registered with professional body or regulatory body as appropriate to psychological therapy discipline i.e., HCPC/BPSQualified Clinical, Forensic or Counselling PsychologistExperience working with psychological traumaSecure 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr