Clinical Associate Psychologist

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Associate Psychologist to join our integrated mental health care team at HMP Thameside. HMP Thameside is a category B remand prison located in South East London, close to Plumstead and Woolwich Arsenal stations. The prison houses around 1,232 patients with diverse and complex mental health needs. Within this role you will support and enhance the psychological care of patients providing psychological assessments and low to medium intensity psychological interventions. You will also take on clinical/peer supervision of agreed pieces of work delivered by the Assistant Psychologists under the direction and supervision of the registered psychologist. HMP Thameside is a busy prison with a high patient turnover, this role would suit someone who thrives on working in a fast paced environment.

Hours

Monday to Friday 8.30am-4.30pm

Salary

This role has a salary of up to £53,172 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 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 Clinical Associate Psychologist your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Identify patients who may benefit from psychological intervention
• Provide comprehensive psychological assessment, including risk assessment, and psychological formulations to support patients
• Identify and deliver appropriate individual and group interventions to patients in line with the Psychological & Talking Therapies Service (PTTS) pathways and in line with agreed guidance from the registered psychologist
• Maintain accurate clinical records 
• Identify and provide opportunities for other members of the multi-disciplinary team to gain understanding of how psychological knowledge can support their work with patients
• Contribute to audit, research and service evaluation projects
• Maintain CPD and peer supervision sessions
• Engage in regular practice supervision and keep a log of evidence of core competencies in line with agreed work plan.

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

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 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

• Bachelor in Psychology (entitlement to graduate basis for chartered membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society or MSc in Forensic/ Health 
• Completed BPS accredited CAP apprenticeship training programme level 7
• Evidence of foundation training in evidence-based psychological frameworks i.e. CFT, CBT, DBT, ACT 
• Knowledge of evidenced based psychological therapies relevant to managing mental health distress 

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.