Clinical/ Forensic/ Counselling Psychologist - HMP Fosse WayinWigstoninWigstonPUBLISHED THU 3 APR 2025
Opportunity to provide a comprehensive and specialist psychological service in a challenging yet rewarding environment.
Involvement in a diverse array of therapeutic approaches, including CBT, DBT, EMDR, and art therapy, promoting professional development and versatility.
Collaboration with a well-established team of psychologists and access to a larger community of over 420 psychological professionals within the trust.
Opportunities for continuous professional development (CPD) through trust-wide events and support for external training in line with personal interests.
Flexibility in working arrangements to promote work-life balance and accommodate personal needs.
Active role in planning, evaluating, and developing services, allowing for a significant impact on care practices and service delivery.
Access to various employee-led networks focused on Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and wellbeing, fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment.
Join Our Caring Community as a Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist at HMP Fosse Way
Are you a passionate and skilled psychologist looking to make a real difference in the lives of others? HMP Fosse Way is seeking a dedicated Principal grade applied psychologist to join our supportive and dynamic psychology team within Offender Health. In this role, you’ll have the unique opportunity to provide comprehensive psychological services, utilising a variety of therapeutic models, including CBT, DBT, and EMDR, within a collaborative environment. We also value your expertise beyond direct therapy—you’ll have the chance to engage in training, research, and service development, helping to shape the future of psychological care.
At Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, we pride ourselves on our commitment to a flexible and inclusive workplace that prioritises the wellbeing of our staff. With over 420 colleagues in our psychology profession and numerous employee-led networks, including those focused on Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion, you’ll join a vibrant community that champions support and growth. We also offer opportunities for continuous professional development and external training to nurture your passions and align them with service needs. If you’re ready to contribute your skills to a caring and innovative team, reach out to Dr Felicity Nichols for an informal chat. Together, let’s make a difference!
Opportunity to provide a comprehensive and specialist psychological service in a challenging yet rewarding environment.
Involvement in a diverse array of therapeutic approaches, including CBT, DBT, EMDR, and art therapy, promoting professional development and versatility.
Collaboration with a well-established team of psychologists and access to a larger community of over 420 psychological professionals within the trust.
Opportunities for continuous professional development (CPD) through trust-wide events and support for external training in line with personal interests.
Flexibility in working arrangements to promote work-life balance and accommodate personal needs.
Active role in planning, evaluating, and developing services, allowing for a significant impact on care practices and service delivery.
Access to various employee-led networks focused on Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and wellbeing, fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment.
To provide a comprehensive, specialist psychological service to patients at HMP Fosse Way.
A stepped care approach is used incorporating interventions at different levels (e.g. therapeutic milieu), the provision of psycho-education, support and individual as well as group therapies. Key models of therapy include Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Art therapy etc. However we are keen that all of the psychologists skills are used in developing the team, teaching, training, research, and service design. This is not a post that only delivers direct 1:1 therapy interventions.
We are seeking a Principal grade applied psychologist with a qualification in Clinical, Forensic or Counselling Psychology to join our well established psychology team working into Offender Health. You will join a team of psychologists in Offender Health, but an even bigger (420 staff) psychological professions service in the trust. There will be opportunities to attend trust wide CPD events twice a year and to network.
The successful applicant will be supported to attend external CPD training in line with their interests and the service needs.
Flexible working will also be an option as part of this role.
Any potential applicants who would be interested in the role, please contact Dr Felicity Nichols, Consultant Psychologist, for further discussion.
We really look forward to hearing from you.
The post holder will provide specialist formulation-driven psychological assessment and therapy (Step 4 model) by working autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the service’s policies and procedures.
Providing support, education and training for staff are central to the role of the psychologist.
Assisting in planning and evaluating the service will also be key components for the Post-holder.
To utilise research and audit skills for policy, practice and service development in the Care Group.
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Felicity Nichols Job title: Consultant Clinical Psychologist Email address:
A stepped care approach is used incorporating interventions at different levels (e.g. therapeutic milieu), the provision of psycho-education, support and individual as well as group therapies. Key models of therapy include Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Art therapy etc. However we are keen that all of the psychologists skills are used in developing the team, teaching, training, research, and service design. This is not a post that only delivers direct 1:1 therapy interventions.
We are seeking a Principal grade applied psychologist with a qualification in Clinical, Forensic or Counselling Psychology to join our well established psychology team working into Offender Health. You will join a team of psychologists in Offender Health, but an even bigger (420 staff) psychological professions service in the trust. There will be opportunities to attend trust wide CPD events twice a year and to network.
The successful applicant will be supported to attend external CPD training in line with their interests and the service needs.
Flexible working will also be an option as part of this role.
Any potential applicants who would be interested in the role, please contact Dr Felicity Nichols, Consultant Psychologist, for further discussion.
We really look forward to hearing from you.
The post holder will provide specialist formulation-driven psychological assessment and therapy (Step 4 model) by working autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the service’s policies and procedures.
Providing support, education and training for staff are central to the role of the psychologist.
Assisting in planning and evaluating the service will also be key components for the Post-holder.
To utilise research and audit skills for policy, practice and service development in the Care Group.
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Felicity Nichols Job title: Consultant Clinical Psychologist Email address:
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