About The Role UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFEWe have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Psychologist to join our integrated Mental Health team at HMP Belmarsh. HMP Belmarsh is a category A Prison housing around 675 patients with a variety of needs include complex and acute mental health needs. We are seeking a strong clinical, forensic or counselling psychologist, who has previously worked within a fully integrated mental health service, and understands the needs of the Psychological services required and delivered within a prison healthcare setting. As part of this role you will be managing a Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist as well as developing the psychological services at the site.HoursMonday to Friday 9am-5pm or 8am-4pmSalaryYoull receive an annual salary of up to 72,000 per annum 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 needsCandidates 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 doingAs a Principal Psychologist, your responsibilities will vary. You will:Support the development and embedding of a trauma-informed mental health service model across sitesOffer clinical support and oversight to the Integrated Mental Health Team (IMHT)Undertake psychological assessmentsSupport complex multi-disciplinary formulationsDeliver psychological interventions to cases of complexityDeliver and oversee 1:1 and group intervention as part of the Trauma Informed ''Making Sense'' ProgrammeDeliver teaching and training to healthcare and prison staff where requiredContribute to the development of audit, service evaluation and research profile as appropriateIf 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 activitiesSupport to grow in your role and continue your professional development24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need itWhat well look for in youPractice 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 treatedwe act with integritywe embrace diversitywe strive to do things better togetherWe 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.Qualifications, skills and experience required:Registered with professional body or regulatory body as appropriate to psychological therapy discipline i.e., HCPC/BPSExperience 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 traumaAssessed experience of working as a qualified clinical / forensic / counselling psychologist at a senior highly specialist levelSecure 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.Practice Plus Group is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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Principal Psychologist