We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical/Forensic or Counselling Psychologist to join our integrated Mental Healthcare team at HMP YOI Doncaster, a category B remand prison housing around 1145 patients aged 18-94 years of age. Within this role, you will work with a broad range of complex presentations. The role would be suitable for a newly qualified (with preceptorship) or experienced Psychologist familiar with working with adult mental health presentations, neurodiversity, and complex trauma. The applicant must be familiar with trauma-informed approaches. You will be part of the Integrated Mental Health Team and will be an integral part of the clinical leadership team supporting the development of the psychological therapies service.
Hours
This role is part-time, working 21.25 hours/3 days per week, Monday to Friday. We are flexible regarding which days are worked.
Salary
This position offers up to £60,000 per annum FTE, 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
Main duties of the job
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 Heavily subsidised lunch on site 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. About us
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, and 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 fair and inclusive healthcare access for all. Qualifications required
Full HCPC registration as a practitioner psychologist Proven experience in Clinical/Forensic or Counselling Psychology Experience working with Forensic Mental Health patients Experience working with psychological trauma Excellent communication skills Team Player 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. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information, please see the NHS Careers website. Employer details
Employer name:
Practice Plus Group Address: Marsh Gate Doncaster South Yorkshire DN5 8UX Employer's website:
Practice Plus Group Careers Salary: £48,530 to £60,000 a year, up to £60,000 per annum FTE depending on experience.
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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 Heavily subsidised lunch on site 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. About us
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, and 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 fair and inclusive healthcare access for all. Qualifications required
Full HCPC registration as a practitioner psychologist Proven experience in Clinical/Forensic or Counselling Psychology Experience working with Forensic Mental Health patients Experience working with psychological trauma Excellent communication skills Team Player 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. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information, please see the NHS Careers website. Employer details
Employer name:
Practice Plus Group Address: Marsh Gate Doncaster South Yorkshire DN5 8UX Employer's website:
Practice Plus Group Careers Salary: £48,530 to £60,000 a year, up to £60,000 per annum FTE depending on experience.
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