Consultant Applied Psychologist - Health in Justice

Job overview

We are looking for a 0.4 WTE Consultant Applied Psychologist to provide clinical leadership for the review and development of the health-related psychological provision for men in prison on HMP IoW. Inclusion/MPUFT took on the contract for mental health services in HMP Isle of Wight on 1st April 2023. This new role has been created through a review of the psychology structure within this contract. 

You will work with key colleagues, especially the Team Manager and Senior Cluster Manager, to review the current need for psychological services and to develop clear pathways into treatment through the mental health and substance use service. You will also work with partner agencies (e.g. PPG) to develop effective working relationships that support the delivery of high quality services, as well as working with HMPPS colleagues to support their development of a trauma informed wing within the prison.

You will clinically supervise other psychology and therapy colleagues as well as overseeing the provision of psychological consultation and formulation to wider teams.

If you are already a Consultant Applied Psychologist, or looking to take the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you.

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In this role you will lead on the delivery of a high quality clinical psychology service to HMP Isle of Wight,  working closely with operational colleagues to address any barriers within the establishment. 

Other key duties:

• Deliver and supervise high quality evidence based psychological intervention
• Leadership and development of the Inclusion psychology team within HMP Isle of Wight (structure: 0.5 B7 psychologist/psychological therapist, 1.0 WTE B6 counsellor and 1.0 WTE B4 Graduate Mental Health Worker)
• Continue to lead the development of the psychology service, exploring opportunities to introduce new psychological professions roles to prisons (e.g. MHWP and CAP)
• Supervise and deliver reflective practice
• Work as a senior member of the Inclusion psychology team, deputising for the Inclusion Professional Lead for Psychology as needed

Working for our organisation

Inclusion, created in 2002 is part of the Specialist Services Care Group of Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPUFT). We provide caring and effective services across England, including, West Yorkshire, West Midlands, East Midlands, West Mercia, Thames Valley, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Thurrock, Essex.

At MPFT we pride ourselves on staff wellbeing and development and can offer you:

• Our SOOTHE resources - supporting staff across the trust with their physical, mental and financial health
• Counselling support and lifestyle information with advice on a variety of personal matters
• Opportunities for flexible working
• Career development opportunities and coaching plus access to in house training programs
• Innovative research training program entitled STARS (Supporting the advancement of Research Skills)

For this post we will offer

• MPFT will offer an additional 20% ‘welcome to MPFT bonus', 10% on joining us and 10% after a period of 12 months service
• An equivalent allowance can be offered which will enable the individual to pay for yearly professional registration fees up to £120.00 per year
• A contribution for relocation fees is also available upon application
• If you are considering applying for this role and don't live on the Isle of Wight then please note that NHS staff are eligible for discounted fares on ferries to the island from Portsmouth and Southampton
• Salary on appointment
• Individual learning fund