Assistant Psychologist

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Psychologist to join the team at HMP Wakefield, a Category A / high security prison for males in Wakefield city centre.

Hours:

Salary:

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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Main duties of the job

As our new Assistant Psychologist, some of your duties will include:

• Support the psychological care of patients throughout their journey with us
• Run clinics, assessments, and 1-1 sessions with patients
• Triage assessments and identifying patient needs
• Prepare and deliver psychological intervention group sessions (trauma informed)
• Provide psychological assessment and interventions under the supervision of the qualified psychologist
• Work with people with complex needs, which can present / lead to challenging situations or behaviours
• Work within the Assessment Care in Custody Teamwork (ACCT) process, and contribute towards the Challenge, Support and Intervention Plan (CSIP)
• Monitor and provide feedback on the patients' function and general mental health condition during the course of intervention, reporting and changes to the mental health team

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

• Company pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave increasing with service up to 28 days per year, plus public bank holidays
• An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• 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

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

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

• Hold a Degree in Psychology
• Although not essential, a Masters Degree would be beneficial
• Have experience within a paid Assistant Psychologist role, whether in a prison, community setting, psychiatric environment
• Be experienced in facilitating patient therapeutic groups, and delivering psychological assessment, formulation and intervention in the structure of an evidence based therapeutic model (e.g. CBT / CFT / DBT)
• Experience of working within a secure environment would be a bonus, although not essential

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: 26 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £29,264 to £33,510 a year Up to £33,510 per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 14813-2
• Job locations: 5 Love Ln, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 9AG, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Psychologist to join the team at HMP Wakefield, a Category A / high security prison for males in Wakefield city centre.

Hours:

Salary:

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

#LI-AB1