We are recruiting a qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to work at HMP Prisons as part of a multidisciplinary team that offers Mental Health and Wellbeing Services to the population of HMP Norwich, HMP Bure, and HMP Wayland. A warm welcome awaits you!
If you want a role where you can develop your existing skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this is the job for you. Prisons are one of the most challenging yet extremely rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide psychological wellbeing therapy to inmates across HMP Norwich, HMP Bure, and HMP Wayland.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of psychologists, PWPs, nurses, psychiatrists, and other therapeutic staff.
- Deliver services within an integrated model from arrest to release, enabling a comprehensive understanding of the service user journey.
- Work across multiple prison sites, requiring independent driving and travel as some sites are not accessible by public transport.
- Participate in clinical supervision, governance support, and professional development within the NSFT Secure Services Psychology Team.
Qualifications
- Post Graduate Certificate in Low Intensity Psychological Therapies.
- Qualified as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner. Training positions are considered if prison vetting is already in place.
Benefits and Opportunities
- Work within NSFT Secure Mental Health Services, consistently rated "Good" by the CQC.
- Opportunity for ongoing training and professional development across different parts of the service.
- A collaborative, integrated model that invites team members to contribute ideas to shape and grow the service.
- A positive, respectful, and collaborative team culture aligned with the trust values of Positively, Respectfully, and Together.
Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner in Norwich employer: NSFT Jobs
NSFT is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture for Dementia Specialist Nurses in the picturesque setting of Bury St Edmunds. With a strong commitment to employee development through ongoing training opportunities, staff can thrive while making a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals with cognitive impairments. The blend of community spirit and access to stunning coastal and countryside areas makes this role not just a job, but a rewarding career choice.
