Practitioner Psychologist
A number of exciting opportunities have arisen within the Psychology Team here at the Scottish Prison Service as we recruit for a number of Practitioner Psychologists across various locations within Scotland.
The post holder will work autonomously within a regional team providing key psychological provision to the requirements of the population. Including; conducting risk assessment, treatment interventions, supervision, case management and delivering training.
Hybrid working may be available for this role. Hybrid working offers greater flexibility, allowing you to split your time between office working, based at the Scottish Prison Service Establishment/Headquarters, and working at home, subject to business and operational requirements being met. Please refer to the attached guidance for applicants document explaining hybrid working in more detail.
Successful candidates will be allocated a home establishment and will be based from here, this location will be determined on geographical preference and candidate circumstances. Please note where the number of successful applicants exceeds the number of vacant posts, the selection panel may create a reserve list, from which future appointments may be made to any SPS establishment.
To provide high intensity individual psychological therapy intervention work.
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SPS recruitment and selection practice is based on the fundamentals of our Behavioural Competency Framework. This identifies behaviours and standards required both of applicants seeking to join us, and our staff in their respective roles. Assessment of specific behaviours, of which there are twelve, will be determined by the role you are applying for. Whilst it is unlikely you will be assessed on all of them , you will be assessed on these identified as key to role.
MSc in Forensic psychology (BPS accredited).
Essential
HCPC registration as – Forensic psychologist practitioner.
Essential
Risk Assessment
Risk assessment report writing.
Essential
Offending Behaviour Programmes
Supervision of Offending Behaviour Programmes.
Essential
Interventions Providing one to one psychological interventions (can include Offending Behaviour Programme work). Essential |
Order of Lifelong Restrictions
Working knowledge of case management of Order of Lifelong Restrictions.
Desirable
Groupwork
Working knowledge and delivery experience of high intensity intervention group work.
Essential
Psychological Research
Competent in designing, conducting, analysing and evaluating applied psychological research.
Essential
Project Planning & Engagement Project planning and implementation and engagement with stakeholders. Desirable |
This opportunity is closed to applications.