About The Role
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical/ Forensic or Counselling Psychologist to join our integrated Mental Healthcare team at HMP Thameside. HMP Thameside a category B resettlement prison in the South-East London houses around 1232 patients, the prison is suitable for applicants who will be commuting as it is based close to Woolwich Arsenal and Plumstead stations. This role would suited to either a newly qualified or experience Psychologist familiar with working with adult mental health presentations including neurodiversity and complex trauma. The applicant must be familiar with trauma informed practice and trained in at least one trauma specific intervention. The applicant will be part of the full staffed Integrated Mental Health Team and will be an integral part of the clinical leadership team supporting the development of the psychological therapies service.
Hours
Monday to Friday 8.30am-4.30pm
Salary
This position is a full time position offering up to £60,926 per annum - depending on experience.
How will we support you?
Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
Competency framework
Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
Support from the wider team
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 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
Undertake psychological assessments Support complex multi-disciplinary formulations
Deliver psychological interventions to cases of complexity
Deliver and oversee 1:1 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
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
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
· Proven post-qualification professional experience in Clinical/ Forensic 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.
