We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Psychologist to join our integrated Mental Healthcare team at HMP Gartree a Category B prison, based in Leicestershire. The site supports males ages 21+ with a high proportion on patients aged over 40. Within this role you will have a fantastic opportunity to develop the Psychology services on site working along side the experienced integrated mental health team including an established Psychotherapist. This role would be suit an experienced Psychologist who is familiar with adult mental health presentations, neurodiversity and historic trauma. Suitable applicants must be familiar with trauma informed approaches and enjoy working as part of a team,
Induction and Training
* 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
* EMDR training after successful completion of 6 month probation period
Legal Requirements
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
* 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
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
* Free use of gym
* Free on site parking
Qualifications
* Qualified clinical, counselling or forensic psychologist
* Registered with the HCPC
* Postgraduate qualification/training in at least one specific mode of psychological therapy relevant to people with severe and long standing mental health difficulties
* Experience of providing evidence based psychological interventions
* Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams and work with trauma informed practice
Salary & Working Hours
This is part time role working 22.5 hours per week, offering an annual salary of up to £67,340 per annum FTE depending on experience.
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