Job Description

We are looking for applications from highly motivated and enthusiastic psychologists who are committed to delivering and leading high-quality trauma-informed, care and treatment. We are looking to r ecruit to two roles that could also be taken together : 0.2wte Consultant Psychologist in HMP Feltham B (adult male estate) and 0.6wte Consultant Psychologist YOI Feltham A (Children and Young People). We are interested to hear from potential candidates for either one or both of these exciting roles. These roles will run until end of December 2026.



We are proud of the diverse services we offer in our healthcare provision to the men and children detained in HMP/YOI Feltham and we are excited to be able to invite applications for this consultant role which will oversee and support the provision and development of our mental health services in Feltham A and B. In addition, the role in Feltham A includes leadership for the Sexual Behaviour service, the Enhanced Support Unit and Clinical Leadership for SECURE STAIRS (Framework for Integrated Care designed to engage and meet the complex needs of the children in HMP/YOI Feltham A).



We are keen that this role supports our mental health provision including the group and individual therapy offer at HMP/YOI Feltham and actively supports the implementation of service models which include Secure STAIRS for Feltham A and provision of mental health InReach services in Feltham B.



The duties of the role include Supervision, Service Consultation and utilising expertise to personally deliver therapy and assessments as well as supporting continued professional development of our teams. You will join the trust wide H&J Consultant Psychologist team and hold shared responsibility with the group for the governance of our services and you will contribute to the shaping of Health & Justice services. At HMP/YOI Feltham you will be part of our healthcare's senior management team and contribute to the health interface with the wider prison and development of this service.



By joining CNWL's Health & Justice Directorate you will be joining a large department of psychologists and psychological therapists that provide an array of mental health and OPD services. Our staff are dynamic and welcoming and the networking and CPD opportunities are central to our services ethos. We have active research forums and promote our services and work through academic and clinical forums. All staff receive regular supervision and are supported with career aspirations and progression. HMP/YOI Feltham is easily accessible from London and there is free on site parking for staff.



Click here to find out more about working within the psychological professions at CNWL.

What we can offer you:

CNWL is recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ in line with our values, our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries. We encourage staff input and ideas in relation to moving services forward, improving care pathways and meeting the client group's needs.



As a Trust we are committed to investing in our staff through a range of initiatives, both profession-specific and organisation wide. Psychological professions staff are able to access a range of trust-wide CPD initiatives. CNWL also has seven established staff networks supporting a range of individual needs.



To lead, manage and plan the delivery of a highly specialist psychology and psychotherapy service according to service models (including Secure Stairs for Feltham A) to the men and children detained in HMP/YOI Feltham and provide expert clinical input. To be responsible to the Lead Psychologist of Health & Justice Directorate for the monitoring and implementation of professional standards in the practice of applied psychology and psychotherapy in HMP/YOI Feltham and for the systematic and effective provision of professional supervision. To contribute to enabling other staff, service users and carers from diverse backgrounds to flourish by working to create a psychologically safe environment. To ensure the conduct of research, service evaluation and audits relevant to the delivery of psychology and therapy services in HMP Feltham B and YOI Feltham A and the Trust/specialty research agenda To be responsible for the good clinical governance, quality and appropriateness of the work of psychologists and psychotherapists in HMP/YOI Feltham.

Please see attached document for full and Person Specification.