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We have a fantastic opportunity for a Preceptorship Psychologist to join our integrated mental health team across HMP Fosse Way and HMP Five Wells. Both prisons are Category C supporting males aged 21+. In this role you will work with a broad range of complex presentations; the position is suited to a psychologist familiar with adult mental health presentations, neurodiversity, and complex trauma. You must be familiar with trauma-informed approaches and will contribute to and support the clinical leadership team in the development of the psychological therapies service. The role includes supervising Assistant Psychologists, and if required supervision training can be supported as part of your preceptorship.
Hours: Monday to Friday 9am‑5pm, 2.5 days on each site (HMP Fosse Way and HMP Five Wells). We offer a rolling rota, 3 days on one site and 2 days on another biweekly. Salary: This position is full time, with a salary of up to £58,016 per annum depending on experience.
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
* Post-doctoral training – supervision, As a qualified, HCPC registered Psychologist, your responsibilities will vary. You will
Benefits
* 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
* 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
Requirements
* Full HCPC registration as a practitioner psychologist
* Knowledge of evidence-based psychological therapies relevant to the clinical needs of people in prison
* Understanding of complex mental health issues and presentations
* Experience providing evidence-based psychological interventions to adults with a range of mental health problems
* Experience of working with mental health forensic population
* Ideal applicants would have experience delivering a range of psychological therapies such as CBT, and compassion-focused therapies
* Candidates must 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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