Principal Psychologist

Job summary UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE We have an exciting opportunity for a Principle Psychologist to join our integrated Mental Healthcare team at Gatwick IRC, based in the heart of Gatwick, providing care to around 440 patients. Within this role you will be working closely with the multidisciplinary to provide high quality care for patients with complex mental health needs. The applicant must be familiar with trauma informed practice and trained in at least one trauma specific intervention. The applicant will be part of the Integrated Mental Health Team and will be an integral part of the clinical leadership team supporting the development of the psychological therapies service Hours 2.5 days per week 8am-4pm, we can offer some flexibility with hours Salary You'll receive an annual salary from £72,000 to £ 79,000 per annumFTE - depending on experience. You will also receive a golden hello payment of £3,500 which is paid in 4 instalments over 24 months. 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 Main duties of the job As a qualified, HCPC registered Psychologist, your responsibilities will vary. You will Offer clinical support and oversight to the Integrated Mental Health Team (IMHT) in the form of training Undertake psychological assessments and support complex multi-disciplinary formulations Deliver and oversee the delivery of 1:1 psychological interventions and group intervention as part of the Trauma Informed 'Making Sense' Programme Deliver teaching and training to healthcare and prison staff where required Contribute to the development of audit, service evaluation and research profile as appropriate It doesnt stop there we also offer: Discounts on shopping and leisure activities Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it 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. About us Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values: we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated we act with integrity we embrace diversity we strive to do things better together We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all. Requirements Qualified clinical, counselling or forensic psychologist and registered with the HCPC as a practitioner psychologist; Postgraduate qualification/training in at least one specific mode of psychological therapy relevant to people with severe and long standing mental health difficulties eg: CBT, Systemic /family therapy, Mindfulness based therapies, CAT, DBT, Mentalisation, Schema Therapy Critical awareness of a range of psychological models applicable to delivering psychological approaches in remand prisons . A working knowledge of current good practice and recent government policies relating to health services and professional guidelines; Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you. Details Date posted 02 September 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Up to £79,000 per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 15236 Job locations Brook House Perimeter Road South Gatwick Surrey RH6 0PQ United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities In this senior clinician role, the Principal Psychologist will provide clinical leadership to the mental health team, ensuring the delivery of effective psychological services that support the unique challenges faced by individuals in prison. The Principal Psychologist will work collaboratively with the prison's senior leadership team and external stakeholders, and will actively contribute to regional quality review processes and service development meetings, ensuring that mental health services are continuously improved and aligned with best practices and meeting agreed targets. This role will work closely with the wider national psychological therapies team and contribute to service model review and improvement against new research and in line with best practice and NICE guidelines. Additionally, the role involv