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Overview of the job
This is non-operational prisoner facing job
Summary
The job holder will be working with prisoners, people on probation and staff and applying their competence in psychology to reduce the risk of harm and of re-offending by undertaking a range of work including risk assessment of prisoners, conducting research, providing consultancy, and delivering training for staff and assessment and interventions for offenders. This is non-operational and non-rotational offender facing job.
This job holder will be able to provide designated support and supervision to trainee psychologists.
Responsibilities, Activities and Duties
The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:
Offer authoritative professional advice on targets and objectives for relevant offenders and advise on the best location for those offenders (both within the establishment or relocation to another category establishment)Offer professional opinion to teams conducting reports lifer reports, parole reportsDevelop strategy and plans of activity for some areas of operation manages the organisation of relevant programme assessments or manages assessment and interviews those with an indeterminate sentenceProvide consultancy support to colleagues such as the SMT or other teams in relation to psychology services and outcomes.Conduct relevant research including data gathering and analysisResponsible for providing supervision to trainee forensic psychology staffProvide training, mentoring and support to trainee psychologists and other staff ( interventions staff).Can be required to provide professional (designated) supervision of trainee�s professional Supervision to ensure that a trainee is able to develop through the key steps towards chartered and registered status.Ensure staff are developed in accordance with key competencies and gateways and ensuring consistency across the team in the application of policies and procedures affecting staff and prisonersLead on risk assessment and resulting risk managementParticipate in risk assessment of offenders to determine their risk of harm to self, others and the risk of reoffending. May undertake Assessment, Care in Custody and Teamwork (ACCT) and self-harm assessments.Can be required to deliver and/or oversee the quality of programmes (treatment management). These will be of the more complex type requiring such qualified input � Provide consultancy role on specialist area Working with those convicted of Sexual Offending Strategy or Indeterminate Sentenced Prisoners (ISP) StrategyAct as a negotiation adviser where suitable and competence has been demonstratedAct as a �professional witness� in parole board hearings, multi-agency meetings, and other formal settings where psychology input is required. May also act as expert witness in respect of court proceedings for Ministry of Justice.Maintain own Continued Professional Development (CPD) and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation Scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the job holder.
An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or (where specified in Wales) Welsh.
Person specification
Please refer to Job Description
Licences
Qualified and registered clinician with the HCPC
Qualifications
Qualified and registered clinician 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
Memberships
Qualified and registered clinician with the HCPC
Languages
Spoken and written English
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Making Effective DecisionsLeadershipCommunicating and InfluencingWorking TogetherDeveloping Self and OthersTechnical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
Possess a professional background in PsychologyExperience in providing clinical supervisionCompleted relevant training in effective models of treatment and best practiseQualified and registered clinician 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 offerBenefits
Alongside your salary of �47,907, HM Prison & Probation Service contributes �13,366 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
Access to learning and developmentA working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balanceA working culture which encourages inclusion and diversityA with an average employer contribution of 27%Annual LeavePublic HolidaysSeason Ticket Advance
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