Job summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Psychologist to join our team at HMP Leeds a category B male prison located in Leeds. HMP Leeds is a busy remand prison, so we have a high turnover of inmates, which makes for a fast paced, challenging, but exciting environment
Hours This is a full time role working 37.5 hours a week but we would consider part time hours.
Salary
Youll receive an annual salary of £58,025 - £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
Regional and national career development opportunities
Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
Main duties of the job
As a Psychologist, your responsibilities will vary. You will:
* Provide highly specialist psychological assessment of patients based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data
* Contribute to proposals and implementation of policy and service development changes in relation to psychology and psychological therapies;
* Provide training and supervision for members of the service (healthcare and prison) in the delivery of psychologically, trauma informed care and treatment;
* Be responsible for planning, delivery and clinical supervision of a specialist psychology training placement for trainees on the postgraduate doctoral courses in clinical/counselling and/ or forensic psychology;
* Attend regional and national Psychological Therapies meetings, service development and other relevant meetings
* Be aware of, adhere to, and where appropriate, contribute to the formulation and review of Practice Plus Group policies and procedures;
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
About us
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, skills and experience required:
* Qualified clinical, counselling or forensic psychologist and registered with the HCPC as a practitioner psychologist;
* Postgraduate qualification/training in at least one specific mode of psychological therapy relevant to people with severe and long standing mental health difficulties eg: CBT, Systemic /family therapy, Mindfulness based therapies, CAT, DBT, Mentalisation, Schema Therapy
* Experience of providing evidence based psychological interventions to adults with a range of mental health problems;
* Experience of working with mental health forensic populations;
* Working knowledge of clinical governance, including relevant approaches and tools;
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. #LI-BL
Details
Date posted
11 February 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£58,025 to £63,300 a year £58,025 - £63,300 per annum depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
14002
Job locations
2 Gloucester Terrace
Stanningley Rd
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS12 2TJ
Job description
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Psychologist to join our team at HMP Leeds a category B male prison located in Leeds. HMP Leeds is a busy remand prison, so we have a high turnover of inmates, which makes for a fast paced, challenging, but exciting environment
Hours This is a full time role working 37.5 hours a week but we would consider part time hours.
Salary
Youll receive an annual salary of £58,025 - £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
Regional and national career development opportunities
Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
Job description
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Psychologist to join our team at HMP Leeds a category B male prison located in Leeds. HMP Leeds is a busy remand prison, so we have a high turnover of inmates, which makes for a fast paced, challenging, but exciting environment
Hours This is a full time role working 37.5 hours a week but we would consider part time hours.
Salary
Youll receive an annual salary of £58,025 - £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
Regional and national career development opportunities
Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Practice Plus Group
Address
2 Gloucester Terrace
Stanningley Rd
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS12 2TJ
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Employer details
Employer name
Practice Plus Group
Address
2 Gloucester Terrace
Stanningley Rd
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS12 2TJ
Employer's website
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