Senior Psychologist

Practice Plus Group

  • Leeds
  • £65,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 1 month ago
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Psychologist to join our integrated Mental Healthcare team at HMP Leeds, a category B remand prison housing around 1847 patients aged 21+. Within this role you will work with a broad range of complex presentations. The role would be suit an experienced Psychologist familiar with working with adult mental health presentations, neurodiversity and complex trauma. You must be familiar with trauma informed approaches and will work as part of the established Integrated Mental Health Team. You will be an integral part of the clinical leadership team supporting the development of the psychological therapies service.HoursThis role is part time working 22.5 hours/ 3 days per week to be work between Monday- Friday, we are flexible which days are worked.SalaryThis position is a part time, you'll receive a salary of up to £65,000 per annum FTE - depending on experience.How will we support you?
  • Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
  • Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
  • Support from the wider Psychological Therapies team
  • Support with ISW training
  • Post-doctoral training- supervision
What you'll be doingAs 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, supervision and reflective practice
  • 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 doesn’t 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
  • Free Parking
  • Gym Access
  • HMP Leeds are winners of the Practice Plus Group wellbeing awards
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 checksWhat we'll look for in youThe Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We’re the UK’s 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 Group’s 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 as a practitioner psychologist
  • Proven 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 you’re 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.LocationWest Yorkshire HMP LeedsPositionPsychology & PsychiatryAdvertising Salaryup to £65,000 per annum FTE depending on experienceVacancy TypePermanentSchedule TypePart TimeRewards & BenefitsFlexible workingPhysical and mental health supportRefer a friend schemeFree access to Reward Gateway discount schemeBlue Light Card, Boundless card and Costco membership eligibilityAward winning ED&I programmeAccess to private health insuranceTraining & DevelopmentTailored CPD training delivered via our bespoke Learning Management System.Extensive training courses accessible via Practice Plus Group Skills Academy.Great development and career progression opportunities.You get to know people over the weeks and months, and you can see them start to improve when they are having treatment…it's really nice, you can make a difference and help someone overcome difficulties.

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