Preceptorship Psychologist | Leicester, Leicestershire
Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.
Salary: Up to £58,016 per annum (Depending on experience)
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours) | MonFri, 09:0017:00 Flexibility: 2.5 days per site (Rolling rota: 3 days/2 days bi-weekly available)
Location: HMP Fosse Way & HMP Five Wells (Leicestershire/Northamptonshire area)
The Perfect Launchpad for Your Post-Doctoral Career
Are you a newly qualified or early-career Psychologist looking for a structured, supportive environment to hone your expertise? Join our integrated mental health team across two modern Category C prisons.
This preceptorship role is specifically designed to bridge the gap between qualification and senior practice, offering you the platform to work with complex trauma, neurodiversity, and adult mental health within a trauma-informed framework.
The Role: Clinical Development & Leadership
In this dual-site role, you will be an integral part of the clinical leadership team, helping to shape our psychological therapies service. You will:
* Clinical Excellence: Lead psychological assessments and support complex multidisciplinary formulations.
* Intervention: Deliver and oversee 1:1 and group sessions via our trauma-informed 'Making Sense' programme.
* Supervision: Mentor and supervise Assistant Psychologists (with full support/training provided if you haven't supervised before).
* Training: Provide reflective practice and specialist training to wider healthcare and prison staff.
What Well Look For in You
* Registration: Full HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
* Experience: Familiarity with forensic populations and evidence-based interventions (CBT or Compassion Focused Therapy experience is highly desirable).
* Clinical Insight: A deep understanding of complex mental health presentations and a commitment to trauma-informed care.
* Drive: A compassionate professional ready to thrive in a fast-paced, secure environment.
* Unrivalled Support for Your Preceptorship
We dont just offer a job; we offer a career path. You will benefit from:
Post-Doctoral Supervision: Dedicated clinical support and oversight from the wider Psychological Therapies team.
Advanced Training: Access to ISW training and our bespoke Learning Management System.
Wellbeing: 24/7 employee assistance, financial support, and a culture of integrity.
Lifestyle: Shopping and leisure discounts to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Ready to unlock your best work life? Apply today to join Practice Plus Group, the UKs leading independent provider of healthcare in secure environments. xcswzye
* > Please note: Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Offers are subject to enhanced vetting and security checks.