Assistant Psychologist

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We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Psychologist to join the Mental Health team at HMP Sudbury a category D prison located in Ashbourne, Derbyshire.

HMP Sudbury is a male open prison for low risk prisoners nearing the end of their sentences. We are recruiting for an Assistant Psychologist to support the Mental Health team.

The role of Assistant Psychologist is to support and enhance the professional psychological care of patients within the service/ team, across all pathways, providing psychological assessment and psychological interventions. To work under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist working independently, where appropriate, according to a plan agreed with the clinical supervisor and within the overall framework of the organization’s policies and procedures.

Please note - Although this role is predominantly based at HMP Sudbury, this is a cross site role and you will be working 1 day per week at HMP Foston Hall which is located 10 minutes from HMP Sudbury.

Hours

Monday - Friday

Normal office hours (can be flexible with start / finish times.

Salary

This position is full time, you’ll receive an annual salary from up to £33,510 per annum.

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

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

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