This Senior Registered Psychologist post sits in the Psychology and Interventions team at HMP Full Sutton, a high security prison. The work centres on consultancy to specialist segregation and close supervision units, complex risk assessments for parole and Category A reviews, and leading group sessions. The role is senior and carries line management of trainee psychologists, with clinical consultancy to the Building Choices treatment managers. HCPC registration is required, with two years' post-registration experience to take up post, though applications from 18 months are welcomed.
What the job involves
- Conduct full case reviews on difficult cases and advise on next steps in sentence plans
- Lead on risk assessment and risk management of complex, vulnerable or high-risk offenders
- Deliver and supervise complex programmes and treatment management, such as the healthy sex programme
- Provide consultancy to the wider team and visit sites to advise on complex cases
- Lead, supervise and facilitate group sessions
- Provide professional supervision and line management to trainee psychologists
- Act as professional witness at parole hearings and multi-agency meetings, and expert witness in court proceedings
- Provide psychological reports for those serving life sentences, within set timeframes
- Conduct research, including data gathering and analysis
- Develop assessment and intervention strategies, such as for sexual offending or indeterminate sentences
- Offer professional opinion on offender reports, such as risk and parole reports
- Contribute to offender management processes, such as ACCT assessments
What’s required
Registration & licences
- HCPC registration as a Registered Practitioner Psychologist, eligible to use the protected title
Experience
- Professional background in psychology
- Experience of providing clinical supervision
- Two years' post-registration experience at taking up post (18 months to apply)
- Completed relevant training in effective models of treatment and best practice
Skills & knowledge
- Written and spoken English
- Civil Service Success Profile behaviours: effective decisions, leadership, influencing, working together, developing others, quality service, delivering at pace
Checks & eligibility
- Security and identity checks
- Eligibility under Civil Service nationality rules
- Declaration of membership of any group HMPPS considers racist
Nice to have
- Chartered Psychologist and full membership of the relevant BPS division, where the post requires it
What’s offered
- 9 days added for bank, public and privilege holidays (66 hours 36 minutes)
- Annual leave pro rata, with the holiday year starting 1 March
- Choice of two Civil Service pension schemes
- Hybrid working where business need allows, UK only
- Flexible working, subject to a satisfactory probation period
- Season ticket advance after two months' service
- Training and development, including promotion programmes
- Equality, diversity and security training with individual induction
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23646 - Senior Registered Psychologist - Psychology Services - HMP Full Sutton in England employer: Ministry of Justice
The Ministry of Justice is an exceptional employer, dedicated to transforming lives through education and vocational training. With a strong emphasis on supportive relationships and personal development, employees benefit from a collaborative work culture that prioritises safety and security while offering opportunities for professional growth and meaningful impact in the community. Working in this role not only allows you to make a difference but also provides a unique chance to contribute to the rehabilitation and resettlement of individuals in a dynamic environment.
