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Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients with complex needs, including neurodiversity and trauma.
Joining a supportive and experienced integrated mental healthcare team, fostering collaboration and shared learning.
Involvement in the development of innovative psychological therapies, including the use of AI and trauma-informed practices.
Flexibility in working hours, allowing for a part-time schedule of 3 or 4 days a week and potential permanent part-time work after the fixed term contract.
Competitive salary up to £61,190 per annum (FTE) depending on experience, along with additional discounts and benefits.
Access to continuous professional development, including tailored training and support to enhance skills and knowledge.
Practice Plus Group is seeking a Clinical, Forensic, or Counselling Psychologist to join their integrated Mental Healthcare team at HMP Lewes, a category B prison in East Sussex, accommodating around 740 individuals, many with neurodiversity and complex trauma. This part-time role, on a fixed-term contract starting February 2025, involves clinical oversight, psychological assessments, and the delivery of one-on-one and group interventions as part of a trauma-informed care approach. The successful candidate will collaborate with a supportive team, including assistant psychologists and occupational therapists, and will be involved in training and service development within a psychologically informed environment.
Candidates must hold full HCPC registration, possess post-qualification experience in Clinical or Forensic Psychology, and have a background in working with forensic mental health patients. The position offers a salary of up to £61,190 per annum (FTE), flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for professional growth and continuing development. This role is ideal for compassionate, driven professionals looking to make a meaningful impact in a challenging yet rewarding setting.
Job Summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
Within this role you will be an integral part of the clinical leadership team, supporting the development of the psychological therapies service. You will join a supportive and experienced team consisting of support workers, occupational therapist, and 2 Assistant Psychologist.
The mental health team on site a psychologically minded and have brought in many new practices including the use of AI, and offer compassion focused therapy sessions, following trauma informed practice.
Hours
This is a fixed term contract starting in February 2025
3 or 4 days per week between Monday to Friday
Once the FTC has come to an end we may be able to offer 1 day per week on a permanent basis
Salary
This position is a part time position offering up to £61,190 per annum FTE - depending on experience.
How will we support you?
As a qualified, HCPC registered Psychologist, your responsibilities will vary. You will
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:
Qualifications Required
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
24 December 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£49,585 to £61,190 a year up to £61,190 per annum FTE depending on experience
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
8 months
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
9604_2
Job locations
1 Brighton Rd
Lewes
East Sussex
BN7 1EA
Job Description
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
Within this role you will be an integral part of the clinical leadership team, supporting the development of the psychological therapies service. You will join a supportive and experienced team consisting of support workers, occupational therapist, and 2 Assistant Psychologist.
The mental health team on site a psychologically minded and have brought in many new practices including the use of AI, and offer compassion focused therapy sessions, following trauma informed practice.
Hours
This is a fixed term contract starting in February 2025
3 or 4 days per week between Monday to Friday
Once the FTC has come to an end we may be able to offer 1 day per week on a permanent basis
Salary
This position is a part time position offering up to £61,190 per annum FTE - depending on experience.
How will we support you?
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
- MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
Within this role you will be an integral part of the clinical leadership team, supporting the development of the psychological therapies service. You will join a supportive and experienced team consisting of support workers, occupational therapist, and 2 Assistant Psychologist.
The mental health team on site a psychologically minded and have brought in many new practices including the use of AI, and offer compassion focused therapy sessions, following trauma informed practice.
Hours
This is a fixed term contract starting in February 2025
3 or 4 days per week between Monday to Friday
Once the FTC has come to an end we may be able to offer 1 day per week on a permanent basis
Salary
This position is a part time position offering up to £61,190 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
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
- Supporting Assistant Psychologists with the delivery of group interventions.
- 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
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.
Qualifications Required
- Full HCPC registration
- Proven post-qualification professional experience in Clinical/ Forensic 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
24 December 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£49,585 to £61,190 a year up to £61,190 per annum FTE depending on experience
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
8 months
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
9604_2
Job locations
1 Brighton Rd
Lewes
East Sussex
BN7 1EA
Job Description
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
- MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
Within this role you will be an integral part of the clinical leadership team, supporting the development of the psychological therapies service. You will join a supportive and experienced team consisting of support workers, occupational therapist, and 2 Assistant Psychologist.
The mental health team on site a psychologically minded and have brought in many new practices including the use of AI, and offer compassion focused therapy sessions, following trauma informed practice.
Hours
This is a fixed term contract starting in February 2025
3 or 4 days per week between Monday to Friday
Once the FTC has come to an end we may be able to offer 1 day per week on a permanent basis
Salary
This position is a part time position offering up to £61,190 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 Learnin
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