Job Description
Job summary
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Preceptorship Psychologist to join our integrated Mental Healthcare team at HMP Lewes,a category B remand prison based in Lewes, East Sussex
Within this role you will work with a broad range of complex presentations, the position would suit a Psychologist familiar with adult mental health presentations, neurodiversity and complex trauma. You must be familiar with trauma informed approaches and will contribute to and support the clinical leadership team in the development of the psychological therapies service. The role includes supervising Assistant Psychologist, and if required supervision training can be supported as part of your preceptorship.
Hours
Tuesday - Thursday 08:00 - 16:00 / 09:00 - 17:00
This position is part-time working 2.5 days per week, on a 12 month fixed term contract.
Salary
You'll receive an annual salary from £65,000 FTE- 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 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.
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 1:1psychological 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