Principal Psychologist

Principal Psychologist | Leyland, Lancashire

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Location: Leyland, Lancashire Salary: £64,455 £74,896 (FTE) / Pro-rata for part-time Hours: 18.75 hours (2.5 days) per week | MonFri, 09:0017:00 Flexibility: Bi-weekly rolling rota available
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Are you a compassionate leader ready to shape the future of prison healthcare? We are seeking a Principal Psychologist (Clinical or Counselling) to lead our integrated Mental Health Team at HMP Garth, a Category B mens prison.
This isn't just a clinical role; its an opportunity to mentor a dedicated team (including a Clinical and Assistant Psychologist) and embed a trauma-informed model within a complex, rewarding environment.
The Impact Youll Make
Lead & Develop: Manage and supervise junior psychological staff while evolving site-specific services.
Clinical Excellence: Deliver high-level assessments, complex formulations, and 1:1/group interventions via the 'Making Sense' programme.
Expert Guidance: Provide clinical oversight to the Integrated Mental Health Team (IMHT) and deliver specialist training to prison and healthcare staff.
Innovate: Contribute to audits, research, and service evaluations to ensure we constantly "do things better together."
What Youll Need
Registration: HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist (Clinical, Counselling, or Forensic).
Specialism: Postgraduate training in relevant therapies (e.g., CBT, DBT, CAT, Schema, or Systemic).
Experience: A proven track record in integrated mental health services and a deep understanding of the unique challenges within secure environments.
Vision: A commitment to integrity, diversity, and delivering fair healthcare to all.
Why Join Us?
We support those who care. Beyond a competitive salary, you will benefit from:
Professional Growth: Bespoke induction, competency frameworks, and a dedicated Learning Management System.
Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and financial support tools.
Perks: Significant discounts on shopping and leisure activities.
Flexibility: A predictable 2.5-day week that respects your work-life balance.
Ready to make a difference where it's needed most? Apply today to join a team that treats every patient and colleague with the respect they deserve. xwzovoh
> Please note: Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Successful candidates will undergo enhanced vetting and security checks.