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We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Psychologist to join team at HMP Weatstun, a category C Prison located near Wetherby, Yorkshire.
Hours
Monday - Friday
Salary
This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary from £29,264 to £33,5510 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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Main duties of the job
As an Assistant Psychologist your responsibilities will vary. You will:
- To support and enhance the professional psychological care of patients within the service/ team, across all pathways, providing psychological assessment and psychological interventions.
- Identify patients who may benefit from psychological intervention, following mental health triages and in discussion with the multi-disciplinary team and, where demand exceeds capacity, prioritise according to clinical need, risk presentation and release planning in line with agreed service policy and under the guidance of the qualified psychologist;
- Provide comprehensive psychological assessment, including risk assessment, and develop psychological formulations to support patients and other members of the MDT in making sense of their difficulties in line with agreed guidance from the qualified psychologist;
- Identify and deliver appropriate individual and group interventions to patients in line with the Psychological Therapies Service.
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:
- 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.
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.
Qualifications, skills and experience required:
- Experience working as an Assistant Psychologist OR a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology and previous prison experience
- Knowledge of evidenced based psychological therapies relevant to managing mental health distress
- Understanding of complex mental health issues and presentations and the role of trauma on offending behaviour;
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of an MDT
- Experience of providing evidence based psychological interventions to adults with a range of mental health problems.
- Ability to respond effectively to service users who may be distressed, angry, intimidating or violent;
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: 16 July 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: 15180
- Job locations: Thorp Arch, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS23 7AZ, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Psychologist to join team at HMP Weatstun, a category C Prison located near Wetherby, Yorkshire.
Hours
Monday - Friday
Salary
This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary from £29,264 to £33,5510 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
#LI-NB1
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This advert is for Assistant Psychologist with Practice Plus Group in London, South East, England. It is listed as a Psychologist role. The advertised salary is £29,264 to £33,510 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 24 Jul 2026.
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