Senior Registered Psychologist - Psychology Services - HMP Northumberland (Ref: 13450)

HM Prison and Probation Service; Broomhill; Hybrid; GBP 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading correctional services provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Band 8 Senior Psychologist based at HMP Northumberland. The role involves overseeing psychology services and supporting trainee psychologists. Candidates should be HCPC registered with relevant experience, strong communication skills, and commitment to teamwork. Benefits include a competitive salary and pension contributions, alongside opportunities for development in a supportive work environment. Flexibility in work arrangements is also offered.

Benefits

Salary £55,457

Civil Service pension contributions

Access to learning and development

Flexible working options

Annual Leave

Public Holidays

Season Ticket Advance

Qualifications

• Two years post-registration experience required.
• Likely a Chartered Psychologist with BPS membership.

Responsibilities

• Assess and supervise trainee psychologists and clinical staff.
• Deliver effective treatment and contribute to research.
• Support the development of the NE&Y psychology team.

Skills

HCPC registered Forensic Psychologist

Professional background in Psychology

Experience in providing clinical supervision

Training in effective models of treatment

Education

Psychology Degree

Job description

Overview

Band 8 Senior Psychologist based at HMP Northumberland. NE&Y psychology team provide a psychology service to HMP Northumberland, privately managed prison. The post holder will be involved in the oversight of psychology provision to Northumberland, and monitoring and supporting delivery of agreed services. This will require good working relationships with the Northumberland senior leadership team. The post holder will also be integrated within the wider NE&Y psychology team, with a diverse range of opportunities available, including supporting the development of trainee psychologists, assessment, intervention, training, research and consultancy tasks. Work may be allocated in other prisons across NE&Y and the community. Hybrid working will be supported.

Responsibilities

Assess and supervise trainee psychologists and clinical staff, deliver effective treatment and best practice models, contribute to research and consultancy tasks, support the development of the NE&Y psychology team, and maintain positive relationships with senior leadership and wider NE&Y psychology teams.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Forensic Psychologist
• Professional background in Psychology
• Experience in providing clinical supervision
• Completed relevant training in effective models of treatment and best practice
• Likely also a Chartered Psychologist and Full member of the appropriate BPS division if the post requires it
• Two years post registration experience at the point of taking up post

Nationality Requirements

UK nationals, nationals of the Republic of Ireland, nationals of Commonwealth countries right to work, nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and settled or pre-settled status under the EUSS, nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein with settled or pre-settled status, individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain eligible to apply for EUSS before 31 December 2020, Turkish nationals and certain family members of Turkish nationals with the right to work in the Civil Service.

Security Requirements

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

Languages

Written and spoken English.

Benefits

• Salary £55,457
• HM Prison & Probation Service contributes £16,065 towards membership of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme
• Access to learning and development
• Flexible working options to enhance work life balance
• A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
• Annual Leave
• Public Holidays
• Season Ticket Advance

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