Clinical Associate Psychologist

Preceptorship Psychologist | Leicester, Leicestershire

Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.

Salary: Up to £58,016 per annum (Depending on experience)

Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours) | MonFri, 09:0017:00 Flexibility: 2.5 days per site (Rolling rota: 3 days/2 days bi-weekly available)

Location: HMP Fosse Way & HMP Five Wells (Leicestershire/Northamptonshire area)

The Perfect Launchpad for Your Post-Doctoral Career

Are you a newly qualified or early-career Psychologist looking for a structured, supportive environment to hone your expertise? Join our integrated mental health team across two modern Category C prisons.

This preceptorship role is specifically designed to bridge the gap between qualification and senior practice, offering you the platform to work with complex trauma, neurodiversity, and adult mental health within a trauma-informed framework.

The Role: Clinical Development & Leadership

In this dual-site role, you will be an integral part of the clinical leadership team, helping to shape our psychological therapies service. You will:

• Clinical Excellence: Lead psychological assessments and support complex multidisciplinary formulations.
• Intervention: Deliver and oversee 1:1 and group sessions via our trauma-informed 'Making Sense' programme.
• Supervision: Mentor and supervise Assistant Psychologists (with full support/training provided if you haven't supervised before).
• Training: Provide reflective practice and specialist training to wider healthcare and prison staff.

What Well Look For in You

• Registration: Full HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• Experience: Familiarity with forensic populations and evidence-based interventions (CBT or Compassion Focused Therapy experience is highly desirable).
• Clinical Insight: A deep understanding of complex mental health presentations and a commitment to trauma-informed care.
• Drive: A compassionate professional ready to thrive in a fast-paced, secure environment.
• Unrivalled Support for Your Preceptorship

We dont just offer a job; we offer a career path. You will benefit from:

Post-Doctoral Supervision: Dedicated clinical support and oversight from the wider Psychological Therapies team.

Advanced Training: Access to ISW training and our bespoke Learning Management System.

Wellbeing: 24/7 employee assistance, financial support, and a culture of integrity.

Lifestyle: Shopping and leisure discounts to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Ready to unlock your best work life? Apply today to join Practice Plus Group, the UKs leading independent provider of healthcare in secure environments. xwzovoh

• > Please note: Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Offers are subject to enhanced vetting and security checks.