Regional Lead Psychologist – High-Security Prisons

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

Job summary

A government department is seeking a Band 10 Psychologist for their Long Term and High Security Estate in the UK. This role involves providing strategic and clinical oversight for high-risk prisoners, collaborating with safety teams, and enhancing psychological input to manage risk effectively. Applicants should have a Doctorate in Psychology and be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council. The role requires frequent travel across various prison sites to ensure effective management and oversight.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in providing psychological insights in high-risk environments.
• Ability to manage complex and challenging individuals.
• Excellent collaboration skills with regional and national teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological and management oversight across the LTHSE.
• Collaborate with safety teams to manage risk in high-security prisons.
• Support the development of data practices driving strategic change.

Skills

Psychological assessment

Clinical management

Collaboration with safety teams

Data-driven strategic change

Education

Doctorate in Psychology

Registered with Health and Care Professions Council

Job description

A government department is seeking a Band 10 Psychologist for their Long Term and High Security Estate in the UK. This role involves providing strategic and clinical oversight for high-risk prisoners, collaborating with safety teams, and enhancing psychological input to manage risk effectively. Applicants should have a Doctorate in Psychology and be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council. The role requires frequent travel across various prison sites to ensure effective management and oversight.