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Senior Psychologist


Company : Integrated Care System


Location : London, England


Created : 2025-07-21


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Psychologist to join our integrated Mental Healthcare team at HMP Stocken, a category C training prison housing around 1056 patients the majority of whom are aged between 21-40 years of age. This role would suit anexperienced Psychologistfamiliar with adult mental health presentations, neurodiversity and complex trauma. The applicant must be familiar withtrauma informed approachesand working with patients who have a broad range of complex presentations. The applicant 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, they will also manage 2 Assistant Psychologists. Hours This role is part time working 22.5 hours/ 3 days per week Monday- Friday, we are flexible regarding which days are worked.Job summaryUNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Psychologist to join our integrated Mental Healthcare team at HMP Stocken, a category C training prison housing around 1056 patients the majority of whom are aged between 21-40 years of age. This role would suit anexperienced Psychologistfamiliar with adult mental health presentations, neurodiversity and complex trauma. The applicant must be familiar withtrauma informed approachesand working with patients who have a broad range of complex presentations. The applicant 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, they will also manage 2 Assistant Psychologists. Hours This role is part time working 22.5 hours/ 3 days per week Monday- Friday, we are flexible regarding which days are worked.Salary This position is a part time position working 22.5 hours per week offering up to £61,190 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 jobAs 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 assessmentsand support complex multi-disciplinary formulations Deliverand oversee the delivery of 1:1psychological 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 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 Staff subsidised canteen Free use of gym at lunchtime Free on site parking 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 usThe Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs 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 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. 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. 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 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. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesUNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Psychologist to join our integrated Mental Healthcare team at HMP Stocken, a category C training prison housing around 1056 patients the majority of whom are aged between 21-40 years of age. This role would suit anexperienced Psychologistfamiliar with adult mental health presentations, neurodiversity and complex trauma. The applicant must be familiar withtrauma informed approachesand working with patients who have a broad range of complex presentations. The applicant 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, they will also manage 2 Assistant Psychologists. Hours This role is part time working 22.5 hours/ 3 days per week Monday- Friday, we are flexible regarding which days are worked.Salary This position is a part time position working 22.5 hours per week offering up to £61,190 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 Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialClick apply to view job description and person specification DesirableClick apply to view job description and person specification ExperienceEssentialClick apply to view job description and person specification DesirableClick apply to view job description and person specification Additional CriteriaEssentialClick apply to view job description and person specification DesirableClick apply to view job description and person specification Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer detailsEmployer namePractice Plus Group Address2 Stocken Hall Rd Stretton Oakham Rutland LE15 7RDEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab)£61,190 to £61,190 a yearup to £61,190 per annum FTE depending on experience#J-18808-Ljbffr