Forensic or Clinical Registered Psychologist- Psychology Services- HMP Askham Grange (Ref: 12549)

HM Prison and Probation Service; Askham Richard; On-site; GBP 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A government service organization in the UK seeks qualified forensic or clinical psychologists to engage in core forensic work and deliver safety initiatives within women's prisons. The chosen candidates will collaborate on strength-based plans and contribute to improving support for women in custody. This role offers a competitive salary of £52,316 along with significant pension contributions and additional benefits, promoting an inclusive and diverse working culture.

Benefits

Access to learning and development

Flexible working options

Inclusive and diverse culture

Civil Service pension with employer contribution of 28.97%

Annual leave

Public holidays

Season ticket advance

Qualifications

• Qualified forensic or clinical psychologists must provide confirmation of HCPC registration within 6 months of provisional offer.
• Experience in providing clinical supervision is necessary.
• Candidates should have completed relevant training in effective models of treatment and best practice.

Responsibilities

• Engage in core forensic work and deliver safety work within women's prisons.
• Collaborate on strength-based plans to support women in custody.

Skills

Professional background in psychology

Experience in providing clinical supervision

Spoken and written English

Communicating and influencing

Developing self and others

Making effective decisions

Working together

Education

Qualified forensic or clinical psychologists with HCPC registration

Job description

Overview

The work of the Women's Estate Psychology Service (WEPS) spans core forensic work: completion of complex risk assessments, therapeutic intervention work, consultancy, training & research, and a broad range of safety‑related work within women’s prisons and as women transition back into the community.

The post holder will engage in core forensic work and deliver safety work, a key aspect of the role at any women’s prison. This includes the collaborative development of strengths‑based plans based on psychological formulations designed to support staff in supporting women in custody and through into the community more effectively.

The role of Forensic Psychologists in women’s prisons: this vacancy uses Success Profiles and will assess your behaviours, strengths, experience and technical skills. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security & Eligibility

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard checks.

Nationality Requirements

• UK nationals
• Nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• Nationals of Commonwealth countries with the right to work in the UK
• Nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, or Liechtenstein and family members with settled or pre‑settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• Nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, or Liechtenstein and family members who have made a valid application for settled or pre‑settled status under the EUSS
• Individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals and certain family members of Turkish nationals with the accrued right to work in the Civil Service

Qualifications & Membership

Qualified forensic or clinical psychologists with HCPC registration, or candidates in the process of receiving HCPC registration, must provide confirmation of registration within 6 months of provisional offer.

Languages

• Spoken and written English
• Communicating and influencing
• Developing self and others
• Making effective decisions
• Working together

Technical Skills

• Professional background in psychology
• Experience in providing clinical supervision
• Completed relevant training in effective models of treatment and best practice
• HCPC registration (or confirmation within 6 months of provisional offer)

Benefits & Salary

Salary: £52,316. HM Prison & Probation Service contributes £15,155 towards the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

• Access to learning and development
• Flexible working options
• Inclusive and diverse culture
• Civil Service pension with employer contribution of 28.97%
• Annual leave
• Public holidays
• Season ticket advance

Additional Information

For more information about the recruitment process, benefits, and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the following link: https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. The Civil Service embraces diversity, promotes equal opportunities, and offers schemes such as Disability Confident and Redeployment Interview schemes.