vacanciesin.eu
This position is based at HM Prison Belmarsh, SE28 0EB
Please refer to job description.
HMP/YOI Belmarsh is a high-security prison in south-east London. It is one of 13 long term and high security prisons, but the only reception prison in the high security estate. HMP/YOI Belmarsh also operates a high secure unit (HSU).
The Forensic Psychology team at HMP Belmarsh are integrated into the prison and there is strong clinical-operational joint working model within the prison and it’s functional areas.
This approach enables the Forensic Psychology team to be heavily involved in a variety of clinical work alongside our operational colleagues. Qualified Psychologist posts at HMP Belmarsh allow professionals to have a high degree of autonomy and pursue areas of interest for professional development. Qualified Psychologists also lead on specific areas of business in the prison that contributes to the effective functioning of the prison.
The job holder will largely excel in the area of individual prisoner risk assessment or be a specialist in a specific area such as working with complex offenders or those convicted of terrorism offences. Senior Registered Psychologist will provide qualification supervision of Forensic Psychologists in Training as well as hold line management responsibilities. They will also provide direction and support for other supervisors.
The job holder will be working with complex prisoners and prison staff and applying their experience and competence in the area of psychology to reduce the risk of harm and re-offending by undertaking complex risk assessment of prisoners, conducting research, providing consultancy and delivering training for staff and interventions (individual and group) for prisoners.
Overview of the job
This is non-operational prisoner facing job
Summary
The job holders covered by this job description are usually categorised as specialists in their field or those whose role requires significant additional experience, training and personal development.
The job holder will largely excel in the area of individual prisoner risk assessment or be a specialist in a specific area such as working with sex offenders. At this level the jobholder may have responsibility for the key specialist tasks involved in the delivery of a programme or related individual case management which would also entail overseeing the quality of delivery and supervision. They will also provide direction and support for other supervisors. This is a non-operational and non-rotational job.
The job holder will be working with complex prisoners and prison staff and applying their experience and competence in the area of psychology to reduce the risk of harm and re-offending by undertaking complex risk assessment of prisoners, conducting research, providing consultancy and delivering training for staff and interventions (individual and group) for prisoners.
Responsibilities, Activities and Duties
The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:
The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation Scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the job holder.
An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or (where specified in Wales) Welsh.
Please refer to job description.
The job holder will be a Registered Practitioner Psychologist with the Health Professions Council and eligible to use a protected title. The job holder will be a Registered Practitioner Psychologist with the Health Professions Council and eligible to use a protected title. Possess a professional background in Psychology. Experience in providing clinical supervision. Completed relevant training in effective models of treatment and best practise. The job holder are likely to also be a Chartered Psychologist and Full member of the appropriate division of the BPS if the post requires it. Please note that being a Chartered Psychologist is desirable but not essential
The job holder will be a Registered Practitioner Psychologist with the Health Professions Council and eligible to use a protected title. Possess a professional background in Psychology. Experience in providing clinical supervision. Completed relevant training in effective models of treatment and best practise. The job holder are likely to also be a Chartered Psychologist and Full member of the appropriate division of the BPS if the post requires it. Please note that being a Chartered Psychologist is desirable but not essential
Spoken and Written English
We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Alongside your salary of £49,079, HM Prison & Probation Service contributes £13,693 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page.
Link: https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. I you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles and would like to raise this, please contact SSCL (Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com) in the first instance. If the role has been advertised externally (outside of the Civil Service) and you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitment/complaints
https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/appcentre-1/brand-13/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/3/opp/88225-88225-Senior-Registered-Psychologist-Psychology-Services-Directorate-of-Security-HMP-Belmarsh/en-GB
Apply
To help us track our recruitment effort, please indicate in your cover/motivation letter where (vacanciesin.eu) you saw this job posting.
vacanciesin.eu OxfamOxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of…
vacanciesin.eu OxfamAbout our Oxfam Shops Open for business since 1948, Oxfam shops are at…
vacanciesin.eu Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being…
vacanciesin.eu The Black Grouse is an iconic feature of Wales’ uplands. Its communal leks are…
vacanciesin.eu Are you already working in heat, housing, energy or the environment? This job could…
vacanciesin.eu FISHERIES ENFORCEMENT OFFICER – Full-time Devon & Severn Inshore Fisheries and Conservation AuthoritySalary Spinal…