Senior Psychologist

Healthcare & Medical
Rutland
May 1, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Job Summary

Senior Psychologist – Integrated Mental Healthcare Team, HMP Stocken (Category C training prison, 1,056 residents, aged )

Hours

Part time: 22.5 hours per week, 3 days (Monday Friday, flexible).

Salary

Up to £61,190 per annum FTE, depending on experience.

How we support you

  • Bespoke induction and the Introducing Health in Justice training course
  • Access to a bespoke Learning Management System
  • Support from the wider Psychological Therapies team
  • ISW training assistance
  • Post doctoral supervision

Main Duties & Responsibilities

  • Offer clinical support and oversight to the Integrated Mental Health Team (IMHT) via training, supervision and reflective practice.
  • Conduct psychological assessments and support complex, multidisciplinary formulations.
  • Deliver 1:1 and group interventions as part of the Trauma Informed ‘Making Sense’ Programme.
  • Provide teaching and training to healthcare and prison staff.
  • Develop audit, service evaluation and research initiatives.
  • Manage two Assistant Psychologists and supervise junior staff.
  • Plan, review and deliver specialist psychological treatment packages for complex cases.
  • Maintain accurate clinical records and update the PTS dashboard.
  • Participate in ACCT and segregation reviews; provide psychological opinion on management and referrals.
  • Support CPD and peer supervision within the wider team.
  • Advise on policy, service development, and recruitment activities.
  • Lead research, audit and service evaluation projects; prepare reports for internal and external audiences.
  • Attend regional and national professional meetings; adhere to HCPC, BPS, and other professional codes.

Benefits

  • Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
  • Employee assistance helpline (24/7) and financial assistance
  • Staff subsidised canteen
  • Free use of gym at lunchtime
  • Free on site parking

Requirements

  • Full HCPC registration as a practitioner psychologist.
  • Proven experience in Clinical, Forensic or Counselling Psychology.
  • Experience working with Forensic Mental Health patients.
  • Experience with psychological trauma.
  • Excellent communication skills and teamwork.
  • Legal right to work in the UK.
  • Additional vetting and security checks will be required due to the nature of the role.

Legal & Disclosure

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Location

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