Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced, highly motivated and enthusiastic Applied Psychologist or Accredited Psychological Therapist to provide 12 months' maternity cover, working as part of our Health and Justice Services in Midlands Partnership University Foundation NHS Trust, in partnership with the Probation Service.
Eligibility Please note that applications are welcome from either Qualified and HCPC Registered Psychologist or Qualified and accredited Psychological Therapist, Sociotherapist or equivalent (IGA, UKCP or equivalent).
The Approved Premises at Kirk Lodge is a highly specialised service in the OPD Pathway, supporting men on licence upon release from custody with the transition to community living. The PIPE model is well established, and Kirk Lodge has accreditation as an Enabling Environment. You will be joining a team that includes a Senior Probation Officer (Operational Lead), Specialist Probation Practitioner, and Assistant Psychologist. The post offers strong supervision and opportunities for appraisals to support CPD while in post.
You will join an established MPFT OPD Clinical Leads group, where clinical supervision, peer support and ongoing professional development are integral to clinical practice. A robust support package of supervision and training opportunities within the NHS Trust and by the national OPD Pathway team is provided.
Main duties of the job
1. Working in partnership with the Operational Lead, provide clinical leadership for Kirk Lodge PIPE AP, leading all aspects of PIPE service delivery including staff training and development, coordination and provision of structured sessions for service users, and high-quality clinical supervision for Probation staff.
2. Ensure high quality performance data is available to service commissioners according to established protocols. Liaise effectively with Senior Probation Officers who hold operational responsibility for this area of Probation Service delivery.
3. Collaborate with the Assistant Psychologist who will be supported and/or supervised by the Clinical Lead depending on qualifications.
About Us Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities. We employ around 9,000 staff delivering physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across multiple counties. We also run regional and national services including perinatal care, eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug or alcohol problems. We offer career development and ongoing training to help you learn and grow. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and valued.
Please note we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency; if you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Details
Date posted 04 March 2026
Pay scheme Agenda for Change
Band Band 8a
Salary £55,690 to £62,682 a year pa pro rata
Contract Fixed term
Duration 12 months
Working pattern Part-time
Reference number 301-LG-26-7747248-A
Job locations Kirk Lodge Approved Premises, Leicester, LE2 2PJ
Job Description and Person Specification
Job responsibilities For further information on the Job Description, main responsibilities and Person Specification to ensure you have the relevant skills for the post, please see the attached documents.
1. To manage the implementation and delivery of the PIPE model in line with the PIPE service specification and national guidance; developing operational structures and approaches that are psychologcally and psychosocially informed.
2. Deliver or enable case consultations and discussions that ensure Approved Premises staff understand an individual\'s behaviour, presentation and problems within a psychologically- or psychotherapeutically informed framework.
3. Contribute to risk assessment and risk management plans for relevant individual service users, as required.
4. Promote a developed and applied understanding of Personality Disorder and related topics within the staff group at Kirk Lodge, to develop a healthy psychosocial environment and enable staff to carry out PIPE requirements effectively.
5. When required, exercise delegated responsibility for managing the MPFT resources available to the PIPE service (staff and clinical materials) in assessment and treatment of service users.
Important This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If sponsorship is required, your application may be withdrawn.
Person Specification
Essential
* Post-qualification experience of working with a wide variety of client groups across the life span and clinical severity in settings such as outpatient, community, primary care, criminal justice, in-patient and residential care.
* Ability to maintain professionalism within highly emotive and distressing clinical issues, including verbal abuse and the threat of physical assault.
* Experience of leading and contributing to service development.
* Experience of delivering consultation and training to other professionals and health colleagues.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and requires a DBS check for any previous convictions.
UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Further information is available on the NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address Kirk Lodge Approved Premises, Leicester, LE2 2PJ
Employer's website https://www.mpft.nhs.uk
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