Registered Forensic Psychologist - Psychology Services - Womens - HMP Downview (Ref: 12641)

HM Prison and Probation Service; Belmont; On-site; GBP 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Belmont is looking for a qualified forensic or clinical psychologist. The successful candidate will conduct risk assessments, offer staff training, and provide therapeutic interventions within women's prisons. Applicants should have HCPC registration or be in the process of obtaining it. Benefits include a competitive salary of £55,631, pension contributions, and flexible working options. A commitment to diversity and inclusion is key within the workplace.

Benefits

Salary of £55,631

Employer pension contribution of £16,116

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible working options

Diversity-friendly culture

Annual Leave and Public Holidays

Season Ticket Advance

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified forensic or clinical psychologist.
• HCPC registration or confirmation required within 6 months of provisional offer.
• Experience in clinical supervision is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex risk assessments.
• Deliver staff training within the prison.
• Support therapeutic interventions and consultancy.

Skills

Professional background in Psychology

Clinical supervision experience

Effective treatment models training

Spoken and Written English

Communicating and Influencing

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 along with therapeutic intervention work, consultancy, training & research, as well as a broad range of safety‑related work within women's prisons and as women transition back into the community.
The successful candidate will undertake a range of responsibilities aligned with the registered psychologist Job Description, with a particular focus on supporting the delivery of staff training to operational teams within the prison and, where required, across other women's prison sites.

Security

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

Nationality Requirements

• UK nationals
• Nationalities of the Republic of Ireland
• Nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• Nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities 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 of those nationalities 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, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants and we recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition. The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities and runs a Disability Confident Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. A Redeployment Interview Scheme is also available to civil servants at risk of redundancy who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attracting, retaining and investing in talent wherever it is found. The Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and People Plan provide further detail.

Qualifications

Qualified forensic or clinical psychologists with the HCPC or in the process of receiving HCPC registration. Where HCPC registration is not yet in place, confirmation of registration must be provided 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

• Possess a professional background in Psychology
• Experience in providing clinical supervision
• Completed relevant training in effective models of treatment and best practice

Benefits

• Salary of £55,631
• HM Prison & Probation Service contributes £16,116 towards the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme (employer contribution of 28.97%)
• Access to learning and development
• Flexible working options to enhance work‑life balance
• Inclusion and diversity‑friendly working culture
• Annual Leave and Public Holidays
• Season Ticket Advance