We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Psychologist to join our Integrated Mental Health team at HMP Preston, a category B Prison located in Lancashire, housing around 750 patients. The site is based just off the A59 and is accessible via public transport. Within this role you will work collaboratively with the Integrated Mental Health and will be an integral part of the clinical leadership team supporting the development of the psychological therapies service, as well as line managing an Assistant Psychologist and supporting them with the delivery of interventions.
Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work.
Responsibilities
* Offer clinical support and oversight to the Integrated Mental Health Team (IMHT)
* Undertake psychological assessments
* Support complex multi‑disciplinary formulations
* Deliver psychological interventions to cases of complexity
* Deliver and oversee 1:1 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
Career Development and Support
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. 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 gym on site
* Indemnity insurance costs covered
Qualifications
* Registered with professional body or regulatory body as appropriate to psychological therapy discipline i.e., HCPC/BPS
* Qualified Clinical, Forensic or Counselling Psychologist
* Experience working with psychological trauma
Benefits
* Full time position with annual salary between £54,908 and £65,268 per annum, depending on experience
* Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
* Competency framework
* Regional and national career development opportunities
* Bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
* Clinical supervision and service oversight support from the Cluster Lead Psychologist and support from the wider national Psychological therapies team
Requirements
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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