Lead Psychologist

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Psychologist to join our integrated Mental Health team in the North West region covering HMP Preston category B, HMP Lancaster Farms category C and HMP Kirkham category D. The sites are based a short drive from the Lake District , are close to the M6 for commuters. All sites are also accessible via public transport. You will work collaboratively with the Mental Health teams on each site and will be an integral part of the clinical leadership team supporting the development of the psychological therapies service.
Hours 9am-5pm, we are flexible regarding which days Monday -Friday this role will take place, As a Lead Psychologist, your responsibilities will vary. You will:

• Provide oversight for HMP Preston, HMP Lancaster Farms and HMP Kirkham with clinical input for HMP Lancaster Farms and HMP Kirkham


• Support the development and embedding of a trauma-informed mental health service model across sites


• 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 doesnt 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 access on all 3 sites


• Free parking at HMP Lancaster Farms and HMP Kirkham


• Indemnity insurance costs will be covered
  
  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


• Assessed experience of working as a qualified clinical / forensic / counselling psychologist at a senior highly specialist level


Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre 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 3 days per week, youll receive an annual salary up to £68,498 per annum FTE - depending on experience.

How will we support you?

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

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK on a permanent basis and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks., Practice Plus Groups 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, £45,000 to £68,948 a year up to £68,498 per annum FTE - depending on experience