Principal Psychologist

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Principal Psychologist | Leyland, Lancashire

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

Unlock Your Best Work Life

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.

> Please note: Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Successful candidates will undergo enhanced vetting and security checks.


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