Senior Registered Psychologist - Psychology Services- South East & East Region (Ref: 6025)

HM Prison and Probation Service; Borough of Swale; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the justice sector is seeking a Senior Registered Psychologist to provide psychological services across various prison sites in the South East & East Region. The role involves assessment, intervention, and management of psychological services, focusing on offender mental health. Candidates must be registered with HCPC and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Salary of £53,324

Employer contributions to Civil Service Pension Scheme

Access to learning and development opportunities

Flexible working options

Annual leave and public holidays

Qualifications

• Registered Practitioner Psychologist with HCPC.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessment and support to prisoners.
• Manage and supervise psychological services across multiple sites.
• Engage in research related to offender mental health.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Managing a Quality Service

Education

Registered Practitioner Psychologist

Job description

Senior Registered Psychologist - Psychology Services- South East & East Region (Ref: 6025)

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Job Overview

This position can be based at HM Prison Coldingley Woking, GU24 9EX; HM Prison Ford Arundel, BN18 0BX; HM Prison Maidstone, ME14 1UZ; HM Prison Rochester, ME1 3QS; or HM Prison Standford Hill Sheerness, ME12 4AA. The successful candidate will provide delivery, management, and supervisory services across the Kent, Surrey, and Sussex prison sites, including diverse functions such as risk assessment, intervention, consultancy, and research, mainly with offenders in custody but also in community settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessment, intervention, and support to prisoners and staff.
• Manage and supervise psychological services across multiple sites.
• Engage in research and consultancy work related to offender mental health.

Person Specification

• Registered Practitioner Psychologist with the HCPC.
• Eligible to use a protected title.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Behaviours: Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Developing Self and Others, Leadership, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together.

Benefits

• Salary of £53,324 plus employer contributions to Civil Service Pension Scheme.
• Access to learning and development opportunities.
• Flexible working options and inclusive culture.
• Annual leave, public holidays, and other benefits.

Additional Information

For more details, visit [Job Link](https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ). Successful candidates will undergo criminal record and security checks. The role is open to UK nationals, Irish nationals, Commonwealth citizens with right to work, EU/EEA/Swiss nationals with settled status, and certain other eligible categories.

Application Process

Contact: SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team at [e-mail] or 0345 241 5358.