Job Description

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Preceptorship to Senior Psychologist to join our integrated mental health team at HMP Thameside, a busy category B remand Prison located in South East London, close to Woolwich Arsenal and Plumstead stations. The prison houses around 1250 patients aged 18 plus, including an 18 bed inpatient unit. Within this role you will work with a broad range of complex presentations, and would suit 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 8am-4pm or 8.30am-4pm
We may also be able to consider part time applicants for this role.
Salary
This position is full time, you'll receive a salary of up to 52,809 per annum - depending on experience.
How will we support you?

• 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
• Post-doctoral training- supervision

What you'll be doing
As a qualified, HCPC registered Psychologist, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• 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

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

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks
What we'll look for in you
The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We're the UK's leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background. 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.
Qualifications required

• Full HCPC registration as a practitioner psychologist
• Knowledge of evidenced based psychological therapies relevant to the clinical needs of people in prison
• Understanding of complex mental health issues and presentation
• 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.

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.
Location
HMP Thameside
Position
Psychology & Psychiatry
Advertising Salary
up to 52,809 per annum depending on experience
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Schedule Type
Full Time
Rewards & Benefits
Flexible working
Physical and mental health support
Refer a friend scheme
Free access to Reward Gateway discount scheme
Blue Light Card, Boundless card and Costco membership eligibility
Award winning ED&I programme
Access to private health insurance
Training & Development
Tailored CPD training delivered via our bespoke Learning Management System.
Extensive training courses accessible via Practice Plus Group Skills Academy.
Great development and career progression opportunities.
You get to know people over the weeks and months, and you can see them start to improve when they are having treatment...it's really nice, you can make a difference and help someone overcome difficulties.