Opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals in a justice setting, aiding in their mental health recovery.
Part-time work schedule (2.5 days per week) allows for a better work-life balance and flexibility.
Competitive salary of up to £63,300 per annum (FTE) depending on experience.
Access to comprehensive training and professional development, including a bespoke induction and competency framework.
Being part of an Integrated Mental Health Team fosters collaboration and support from a diverse group of professionals.
Exposure to a wide range of mental health presentations, neurodiversity, and complex trauma cases, enhancing clinical skills and experience.
The role offers opportunities for career growth and involvement in developing the psychological therapies service.
The role of Psychologist at HMP Ford with Practice Plus Group involves joining an integrated Mental Healthcare team at a category D prison, catering to approximately 544 patients aged 21 and older. Candidates can be newly qualified or experienced Psychologists, with a background in adult mental health, neurodiversity, and complex trauma. Familiarity with trauma-informed practices and training in at least one trauma-specific intervention is essential. The position offers part-time hours (2.5 days per week, with flexibility) and includes involvement in the clinical leadership team to enhance psychological therapies services.
The role provides a competitive salary of up to £63,300 per annum (FTE) based on experience and access to various supports, including a bespoke induction, training courses, and ongoing professional development initiatives. There is also an option to transition to a full-time role by working additional days at Gatwick Immigration Removal Centre.
Opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals in a justice setting, aiding in their mental health recovery.
Part-time work schedule (2.5 days per week) allows for a better work-life balance and flexibility.
Competitive salary of up to £63,300 per annum (FTE) depending on experience.
Access to comprehensive training and professional development, including a bespoke induction and competency framework.
Being part of an Integrated Mental Health Team fosters collaboration and support from a diverse group of professionals.
Exposure to a wide range of mental health presentations, neurodiversity, and complex trauma cases, enhancing clinical skills and experience.
The role offers opportunities for career growth and involvement in developing the psychological therapies service.
About The Role
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We 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 between 21 plus. The role would be suitable for a newly qualified (with preceptorship) or experienced Psychologist familiar with working 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 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
2.5 days per week 8am-4pm, we can offer some flexibility with 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
Salary
This position is a part time position 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
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