Registered Psychologist - Psychology Services

Ministry of Justice; Millom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government department in the UK is looking for a Forensic Psychologist to manage psychological services at HMP Haverigg. The role involves overseeing risk assessments and providing clinical supervision to staff. Candidates must be HCPC registered with a background in psychology and at least two years of post-registration experience. This position offers hybrid working arrangements and supports mental health initiatives for male prisoners.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

Pension scheme options

Flexible working patterns

Qualifications

• Must possess relevant HCPC registration.
• Should have at least two years of post-registration experience.
• Experience in clinical supervision is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of forensic psychological services.
• Conduct complex risk assessments with individuals.
• Provide direction and support for other supervisors.

Skills

HCPC registered Forensic Psychologist

Clinical supervision experience

Effective treatment models knowledge

Education

Professional background in Psychology

Chartered Psychologist (if required)

Job description

Position Overview

The job holder will be 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.

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.

Hybrid Working Arrangements

The MoJ offers Hybrid Working arrangements where business need allows. This is an informal, non‑contractual form of flexible working that blends working from your base location, different MoJ sites and / or from home (please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas). Some roles will not be suitable for Hybrid Working. Similarly, Hybrid Working will not suit everyone's circumstances. Arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate(s) and subject to regular review. For nationally advertised roles, the successful candidate(s) will be appointed to a MoJ office location, which may include their nearest Justice Collaboration Centre or Justice Satellite Office. This will be discussed and agreed on the completion of pre‑employment checks. Some of MoJ's terms and conditions of service are changing as part of Civil Service reform. The changes will apply to staff joining MoJ who are new to the Civil Service. Staff joining MoJ from other civil service employers will transfer onto the new MoJ terms if they are already on 'modernised' terms in their current post or onto 'unmodernised' MoJ terms if they are on 'unmodernised' terms at their current post.

Employment Terms

Standard full time working hours are 37 hours per week excluding breaks which are unpaid. HMPPS welcomes part‑time, flexible and job‑sharing working patterns, where they meet the demands of the role and business needs. All applications for part‑time, flexible and job‑sharing working patterns will be considered in accordance with the HMPPS' Flexible Working policy. If you are a current NPS employee, this vacancy may be available on a Loan basis for up to 2 years. Applications are invited from suitable qualified staff. The Loan/Secondment is subject to the approval of the selected candidate's Business Unit, which should be obtained before confirmation of appointment.

Qualifications and Key Requirements

• HCPC registered Forensic Psychologist
• Possess a professional background in Psychology
• Experience in providing clinical supervision
• Completed relevant training in effective models of treatment and best practice
• Likely to also be a Chartered Psychologist and Full member of the appropriate division of the BPS if the post requires it
• The post holder should have two years post registration experience at the point of taking up post.

Specific Licence Requirements

• HCPC registered Forensic Psychologist
• Possess a professional background in Psychology
• Experience in providing clinical supervision
• Completed relevant training in effective models of treatment and best practice
• Likely to also be a Chartered Psychologist and Full member of the appropriate division of the BPS if the post requires it
• The post holder should have two years post registration experience at the point of taking up post.

Specific Language Requirements

• Written and Spoken English
• Evidence of Experience
• CV or Work History
• Statement of Suitability
• Making Effective Decisions
• Leadership
• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together
• Developing Self and Others
• Managing a Quality Service

Annual Leave

• The holiday year runs from 1 March. If you work a non standard work pattern your leave entitlement may be expressed in either hours or days as appropriate. Leave entitlement is calculated on a pro‑rata basis and you will be advised of your actual entitlement on appointment. If you were appointed internally and your leave was previously calculated in days, this will continue to be the case.
• You are entitled to 9 days (66 hours 36 minutes) in recognition of bank, public and privilege holidays. These hours are added to your annual leave allowance. There is a requirement to work some public and bank holidays subject to your shift pattern and the operational needs of the establishment.

Pension

• The Civil Service offers a choice of two pension schemes, giving you the flexibility to choose the pension that suits you best.

Work Life Balance

• HM Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) is keen to encourage alternative working arrangements. Work life balance provides greater opportunities for staff to work more flexibly wherever managers and establishments can accommodate requests to do so. HMPPS offers flexible working subject to completion of a satisfactory probationary period and NVQ.
• After two months' service, you'll be eligible to apply for a season ticket advance to purchase a quarterly or longer‑period season ticket for travel between home and your place of work.

Childcare Vouchers

• For any moves across the Civil Service may have implications on your ability to carry on claiming childcare vouchers.

Training and Development

• HMPPS is committed to staff development and offers a range of training and development opportunities, including areas such as Equality and Diversity, Dealing with Challenging Behaviour, Suicide Prevention and Anti Bullying Programmes. There are opportunities to access promotion programmes and HMPPS provides a variety of training appropriate to individual posts. All staff receive security and diversity training and an individual induction programme into their new roles.

Eligibility and Security Checks

• All candidates are subject to security and identity checks prior to taking up post.
• All external candidates are subject to 6 months probation. Internal candidates are subject to probation if they have not already served a probationary period within HMPPS.
• All staff are required to declare whether they are a member of a group or organisation which the HMPPS considers to be racist.

Recruitment Process and Complaints

• To Transformative Business Services (0345 241 5358 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or email [e-mail]);
• To Ministry of Justice Resourcing team ([e-mail]);
• To the Civil Service Commission (details available here)

Disability and Diversity

• As a Disability Confident employer, MoJ are committed to providing everyone with the opportunity to demonstrate their skills, talent and abilities, by making adjustments throughout all elements of the recruitment process and in the workplace. MoJ are able to offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria, except in a limited number of campaigns. You will be able to request reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process within the application form. If you need additional help completing the application form, please contact the TBS Recruitment Enquiries Team.
• Diversity & Inclusion: The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.

Veteran Recruitment

• A Great Place to Work for Veterans: The "Making the Civil Service a Great Place to work for veterans" initiative includes a guaranteed interview scheme to those who meet the minimum criteria to provide eligible former members of the Armed Forces with opportunities to secure rewarding jobs. Allowing veterans to continue to serve their country, and to bring highly skilled individuals with a broad range of experience into the Civil Service in an environment, which recognises and values your previous service in the Armed Forces. For further details about the initiative and eligibility requirements visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans

Redeployment

• Redeployment Interview Scheme: Civil Service departments are expected to explore redeployment opportunities before making an individual redundant. The MoJ is committed, as part of the Redeployment Interview Scheme, to providing opportunities to those who are 'at risk of redundancy'.

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