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Job Summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

• MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
  
  

We have an exciting opportunity for a Principle Psychologist to join our integrated Mental Healthcare team at HMP Wealstun. HMP Wealstun is a category C men's prison, located near the village of Thorp Arch in West Yorkshire housing around 832 patients. The role would be suitable for an experienced Psychologist familiar with working with adult mental health presentations including neurodiversity and complex trauma. The applicant must be familiar with trauma informed practice and trained in at least one trauma specific intervention. The applicant will be part of the Integrated Mental Health Team and will be an integral part of the clinical leadership team supporting the development of the psychological therapies service.

Hours

27 hours per week across 3.5 days. 9am-5pm, we can offer some flexibility with hours

Salary

This position is a part time position working 27 hours per week offering up to £63,300 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
  
  

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 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 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.

Date posted

10 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience up to £63,300 - FTE Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

8955-6

Job locations

Thorp Arch

Wetherby

West Yorkshire

LS23 7AZ

Job Description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

• MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
  
  

We have an exciting opportunity for a Principle Psychologist to join our integrated Mental Healthcare team at HMP Wealstun. HMP Wealstun is a category C men's prison, located near the village of Thorp Arch in West Yorkshire housing around 832 patients. The role would be suitable for an experienced Psychologist familiar with working with adult mental health presentations including neurodiversity and complex trauma. The applicant must be familiar with trauma informed practice and trained in at least one trauma specific intervention. The applicant will be part of the Integrated Mental Health Team and will be an integral part of the clinical leadership team supporting the development of the psychological therapies service.

Hours

27 hours per week across 3.5 days. 9am-5pm, we can offer some flexibility with hours

Salary

This position is a part time position working 27 hours per week offering up to £63,300 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
  
  

Job description Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

• MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
  
  

We have an exciting opportunity for a Principle Psychologist to join our integrated Mental Healthcare team at HMP Wealstun. HMP Wealstun is a category C men's prison, located near the village of Thorp Arch in West Yorkshire housing around 832 patients. The role would be suitable for an experienced Psychologist familiar with working with adult m