13025 - Senior Registered Psychologist – Psychology Services – HMP Haverigg

Ministry of Justice; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in the UK is seeking a forensic psychologist to manage the delivery of psychological services at HMP Haverigg. This non-operational role involves conducting complex risk assessments and providing training for staff. Ideal candidates will have expertise in working with individuals convicted of sexual offenses and will contribute to both direct service delivery and management functions. The location offers beautiful scenery, being near the Lake District, and the role includes the opportunity for professional development and support within the team.

Qualifications

• Specialist in risk assessment for individuals convicted of sexual offenses.
• Experience in forensic psychology and managing psychological services.
• Ability to conduct complex risk assessments and deliver training.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of forensic psychological services at HMP Haverigg.
• Provide direction and support for other supervisors in the prison.
• Contribute to risk assessments and interventions for individuals.

Job description

The job holder will based at HMP Haverigg and will manage the delivery of forensic psychological services to the prison. The job holder will largely excel in the area of risk assessment and be a specialist in working with those convicted of sexual offending. They will also provide direction and support for other supervisors. The job holder will use their knowledge and skills to contribute to forensic psychological services to the prison and the management team. For this role excess fares can be claimed.

Although based at HMP Haverigg, as part of HMPPS North West Psychological Services (NWPS) there will be the opportunity to contribute to wider NWPS work including supervision and line management of forensic psychologists in training and assessment and intervention work. The job holder will also be part of NWPS senior management team.

The job holder will be working with complex individuals and 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 assessments, conducting research, providing consultancy and delivering training for staff and interventions (individual and group).

This is a non-operational prisoner facing role.

About HMP Haverigg

HMP Haverigg is based on the outskirts of the Lake District National Park. The lake district boasts England’s highest mountain (Scafell Pike) and deepest lake (Wastwater). It offers some of the most stunning scenery and has inspired artists and some of the country’s famous writers including Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth. Lake Windermere, Kendal, Grasmere and Ambleside are all within accessible distance from HMP Haverigg.

The prison is built on an old 1967 RAF training centre which is adjacent to both countryside and seaside. It is a category D prison accommodating approximately 500 male prisoners, the majority of whom have been convicted of sexual offences.

It is an ideal location for those who enjoy outdoor life and access to the countryside and stunning scenery.