Job summaryWe are looking for a HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist with relevant experience and training to the deliver specialist 1:1/Group interventions with adult male prisoners at HMP/YOI Norwich prison.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a continually developing service,
Within the team you will be working with a multidisciplinary team inclusive of Mental Health Nurses, Psychiatrists, Therapists, occupational Therapist, Assistant Practitioners, as well as prison based professionals.
Main duties of the jobThe post is based at HMP Norwich. The role will involve working closely with the Mental Health In Reach team providing a specialist assessment and intervention provision , complimenting the current multi-disciplinary team
You will be working with men who may self-harm, have attempted suicide, and/or experience high levels of anxiety or trauma/PTSD. The role includes having an active contribution in reducing self-harm, self destructive and violent behaviour.
Clinical: Provision of specialist psychology assessment, formulation, and evidence-based interventions for individuals and groups, referred to the service.
Training & Development: Supporting and where appropriate implementing and delivering training to embed psychologically informed practices within the multidisciplinary team, supporting a stepped care model of psychological care.
Staff Wellbeing & Resilience: Promote staff wellbeing by leading reflective supervision and post-incident support enhancing resilience and retention in challenging environments.
About usThe service is currently contracted to NSFT but has gone out for re-tender, so will be managed and delivered by a different provider from the 1st April 2027. The new provider is yet to be confirmed.At Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, inclusion is at the heart of how we work. We are committed to creating a fair, transparent and accessible recruitment process where every candidate has the opportunity to succeed.
We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds, particularly those currently underrepresented in our workforce, including those from the global majority. We recognise that not everyone has equal access to opportunities and are working to address this.
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
DetailsDate posted 01 September 2026
Pay scheme Agenda for change
Band Band 8a
Salary £57,528 to £64,750 a year gross per annum pro rata
Contract Permanent
Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number 246-GYW8228732
Job locations HMP Norwich, Knox Road, Norwich, NR1 4LU, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesPlease find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Post Graduate Degree (or equivalent) in Clinical/Forensic Psychology, accredited by the BPS
- Ongoing Specialist training/accredited short courses
- Registered as a practitioner psychologist with the HCPC
Desirable- Evidence of CPD in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice
- Theory and practice of specialised psychological interventions
ExperienceEssential- Experience working as a qualified clinical/forensic psychologist and are able to evidence appropriate knowledge/experience in practice
- Experience of working with a variety and severity client groups and clinical problems in various settings, including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems
- Experience of working with a range of complex and challenging behaviours and exercising full clinical responsibility for psychological treatment
Desirable- Experience of representing psychology within MDT settings (clinical and organisational)
- Experience of clinical work in a setting relevant to the post
- Experience of supervision and teaching
SkillsEssential- Skilled in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management
- Well-developed communication skills (oral and written)
- Able to effectively communicate technical and clinically sensitive information to service users, families, carers and other professionals inside and outside of the NHS
- Skills in consultation to professional and non-professional groups
- Skills in training and supervision. Skills in creating and delivering presentations and training programmes
Desirable- Experience of clinical work in a setting relevant to the post
- skills in neuropsychological assessment
KnowledgeEssential- Doctor level knowledge of research design, methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis
- Knowledge of mental health legislation within specialist clinical contex
- Evidence of CPD as recommended by the BPS
Desirable- Well-developed knowledge of theory and practice of specialised psychological intervention and assessment in specialist clinical service-user groups
OtherEssential- Able to identify, provide and promote appropriate support strategies to staff exposed to highly distressing situations and challenging behaviours
- Able to use multi-media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic settings
- Ability to travel independently
Desirable- Experience of working within a multicultural framework
- Experience of providing specific support and intervention and strategy for staff
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Address HMP Norwich, Knox Road, Norwich, NR1 4LU, United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: specialist service manager - prisons Julie Lemmon julie.lemmon@nsft.nhs.uk
Supporting documentsPrivacy notice Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
