Senior Psychologist

OverviewWe have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical/Forensic or Counselling Psychologist to join our integrated Mental Healthcare team at HMP Ford. HMP Ford is a category D prison that houses around 544 patients, aged 21 plus. The role is suitable for a newly qualified psychologist (with preceptorship) or an experienced psychologist familiar with adult mental health presentations, neurodiversity and complex trauma. The applicant must be familiar with trauma-informed practice and trained in at least one trauma-specific intervention. The successful candidate will be part of the Integrated Mental Health Team and will contribute to the clinical leadership team supporting the development of the psychological therapies service.Hours2.5 days per week, 8am–4pm, with some flexibility in hours. There is an opportunity for this to be a full-time role if working split across 2 sites (2.5 days at Gatwick IRC).This position is a part-time role offering up to £63,300 per annum FTE, depending on experience.How we will support youBespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training courseCompetency frameworkOur Learning Management System to address your learning needsSupport from the wider Psychological Therapies teamAccess to appropriate CPDMain duties of the jobAs a qualified HCPC-registered Psychologist, your responsibilities will include:Offer clinical support and oversight to the Integrated Mental Health Team (IMHT) in the form of trainingUndertake psychological assessments and support complex multi-disciplinary formulationsDeliver and oversee 1:1 psychological interventions and group interventions 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 appropriateDesirable additional benefits include discounts on shopping and leisure activities, ongoing professional development, and access to a 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when needed.About usThe 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 their needs first. Our purpose is to Unlock your best work life, and our core values are to treat patients and each other with respect, act with integrity, embrace diversity, and strive to do things better together.We are looking for caring, compassionate, and driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for fair and inclusive healthcare access for all.QualificationsFull HCPC registrationProven post-qualification experience in Clinical/Forensic PsychologyExperience working with Forensic Mental Health patientsExperience working with psychological traumaTeam playerJob responsibilitiesUNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFEMake a difference to every lifeKey responsibilities mirror the main duties above and include the opportunity to contribute to the clinical leadership and psychology service development within the Integrated Mental Health Team.Legal right to work in the UK is required; additional vetting and security checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process.DisclosuresThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required. #J-18808-Ljbffr