Assistant Psychologist – HMP Wakefield
We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Psychologist to join our Mental Health team at HMP Wakefield, a category A Prison located in Wakefield.
Hours
Monday - Friday, 0800 - 1600. This position is full time, with an annual salary up to £33,510 per annum.
How will we support you?
* Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
* Regional and national career development opportunities
* Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
* Support from the wider team
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.
Responsibilities
* Support and enhance the professional psychological care of patients within the service/team across all pathways, providing psychological assessment and interventions.
* Identify patients who may benefit from psychological intervention, following mental health triages and in discussion with the multi‑disciplinary team; where demand exceeds capacity, prioritise according to clinical need, risk presentation and release planning in line with agreed service policy and under the guidance of the qualified psychologist.
* Provide comprehensive psychological assessment, including risk assessment, and develop psychological formulations to support patients and other members of the MDT in making sense of their difficulties in line with agreed guidance from the qualified psychologist.
Career Development
If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.
Benefits
* 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
Experience & Qualifications Required
* Experience working in a paid Assistant Psychologist role
* Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology; entitlement to graduate basis for chartered membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society.
* Evidence of foundation training in at least one evidence‑based psychological framework (e.g., CFT, CBT, DBT, ACT)
* Experience of working with mental health forensic populations
* Experience of providing evidence based psychological interventions to adults with a range of mental health problems.
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, this could be the right opportunity.
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