Pay up to £61,190 per annum FTE depending on experience
Job level: Other Qualified Professional
Hours: Full time
Type: Permanent
Posted: 3 Dec 2024
Closes: 2 Jan 2025
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Psychologist to join our integrated Mental Healthcare team at HMP Stocken, a category C training prison housing around 1056 patients, the majority of whom are aged between 21-40 years of age.
Within this role, you will be supervising 2 Assistant Psychologists and working with patients who have a broad range of complex presentations.
The role would be suitable for an experienced Psychologist familiar with working with adult mental health presentations, neurodiversity, and complex trauma.
The applicant must be familiar with trauma-informed approaches.
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
This role is part-time, working 22.5 hours/3 days per week, Monday to Friday; we are flexible regarding which days are worked.
Salary
This position is a part-time position working 22.5 hours per week, 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 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 doing
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, 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 Staff subsidised canteen Free use of gym at lunchtime Free on-site parking 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.
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.
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