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- 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 Psychological Therapies team
- Access to appropriate CPD
- Offer clinical support and oversight to the Integrated Mental Health Team (IMHT) in the form of training
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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 Psychological Therapies team
- Access to appropriate CPD
- 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 Psychological Therapies team
- Access to appropriate CPD
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Job summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
Practice Plus Group are pleased to announce that they have recently over the healthcare contract at HMP Wymott, a Category C prison in Lancashire.
We now have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Psychologist to join our team. The prison houses around 1100 men with a variety of health needs.
The role would be suitable for an experienced Psychologist familiar with working with adult mental health presentations, 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 Integrated Mental Health Team and will be an integral part of the clinical leadership team supporting the development of the psychological therapies service.
Hours
We would welcome full and part time applications.
Salary
This position is offering up to £63,300 per annum FTE - depending on experience.
How will we support you?
Main duties of the job
As a qualified, HCPC registered Psychologist, your responsibilities will vary. You will
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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. 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
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.
Details
Date posted
13 June 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£63,300 to £63,300 a year up to £63,300 per annum FTE depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
11665-1
Job locations
Wymott Prison, Ulnes Walton Lane
Leyland
Lancashire
PR268LW
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
Practice Plus Group are pleased to announce that they have recently over the healthcare contract at HMP Wymott, a Category C prison in Lancashire.
We now have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Psychologist to join our team. The prison houses around 1100 men with a variety of health needs.
The role would be suitable for an experienced Psychologist familiar with working with adult mental health presentations, 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 Integrated Mental Health Team and will be an integral part of the clinical leadership team supporting the development of the psychological therapies service.
Hours
We would welcome full and part time applications.
Salary
This position is offering up to £63,300 per annum FTE - depending on experience.
How will we support you?
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
Practice Plus Group are pleased to announce that they have recently over the healthcare contract at HMP Wymott, a Category C prison in Lancashire.
We now have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Psychologist to join our team. The prison houses around 1100 men with a variety of health needs.
The role would be suitable for an experienced Psychologist familiar with working with adult mental health presentations, 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 Integrated Mental Health Team and will be an integral part of the clinical leadership team supporting the development of the psychological therapies service.
Hours
We would welcome full and part time applications.
Salary
This position is offering up to £63,300 per annum FTE - depending on experience.
How will we support you?
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Additional Criteria
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Additional Criteria
Essential
Desirable
Additional informationDisclosure 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 NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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 NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Practice Plus Group
Address
Wymott Prison, Ulnes Walton Lane
Leyland
Lancashire
PR268LW
Employer's website
https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Practice Plus Group
Address
Wymott Prison, Ulnes Walton Lane
Leyland
Lancashire
PR268LW
Employer's website
https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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