Clinical / Forensic or Counselling Psychologist

We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical/Forensic or Counselling 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 of off the A59 for those commuting and is accessible via public transport. Within this role you will work collaboratively with the Mental Health and will be an integral part of the clinical leadership team supporting the development of the psychological therapies service.,

• Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
• Competency framework
• Regional and national career development opportunities
• Our 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
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. What you'll be doing As a Psychologist, your responsibilities will vary. You will:
• 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
If you are interested in career development, 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 will be covered
What we'll look for in you Practice Plus Group's purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:
• we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together
We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.


• Registered with professional body or regulatory body as appropriate to psychological therapy discipline i.e., HCPC/BPS
• Experience of highly specialist psychological assessment and individual and group based treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including primary and secondary/ specialist care and inpatient/residential, outpatient and community team settings and forensic settings.
• Experience working with psychological trauma
Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you're looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.

This position is 2.5 days per week, you'll receive an annual salary between £47,475 and £58,711 per annum FTE - depending on experience.