Assistant Psychologist - London, United Kingdom - Practice Plus Group

Practice Plus Group
Practice Plus Group
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London, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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About The Role:


UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE


We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Psychologist join our healthcare team at HMP Thameside, a category B Prison located in Greenwich, South-East London.


As the Assistant Psychologist you will support and enhance the psychological care of prisoners covered by Practice Plus Group Mental Health Team; providing psychological assessment and psychological interventions under the supervision of a qualified psychologist, working independently according to a plan agreed with a qualified psychologist and within the overall framework of the team's policies and procedures.

This position is full time, working Monday - Friday (37.5 hours).

You'll receive an annual salary up to £30,660 per annum - depending on experience.


It doesn't stop therewe 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 you'll be doing:

As an Assistant Psychologist, your responsibilities will vary. You will

  • Assist in clinically related administration, teaching and project work
  • Assist the therapeutic work undertaken by chartered Psychologists and other disciplines
  • Monitor and provide feedback on the patients' function and general mental health condition
  • Facilitate group intervention programmes


If you are interested in
career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both
internal and external options for development and learning.


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

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 & Experience required

  • Degree in Psychology. _Master's degree is advantageous._
  • Proven experience as an Assistant Psychologist in a paid role
  • Experience of working with people who have committed offences in prisons, psychiatric hospitals, or community settings
  • Experience of running patient therapeutic groups & of delivering psychological intervention
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.

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