Psychology Manager

HMP Shotts
F
£33,437 - £42,099
Closing date
05/04/2018, 12:00
Normal Office Hours
Full-Time - 37 Hours
The post holder will contribute to the range of functions performed by local psychology departments with an emphasis on the implementation of offending behaviour programmes and risk assessment and management, all of which contribute to the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) vision of helping to build a safer Scotland.
Responsibilities
To carry out risk assessments, as commissioned locally and, where necessary, contribute to meetings regarding the findings of those reports. Where appropriate, to case manage, under supervision, those prisoners subject to an Order for Lifelong Restriction (OLR).
To contribute to the implementation and evaluation of identified relevant interventions for all prisoners. Potential programme areas could include (but are not limited to) violence, sexual offending, and substance misuse.
To provide supervision and support to those staff responsible for direct delivery of the programmes and any other relevant interventions. There may also be a need for some programme delivery, if operationally required.
As well as working as part of the Psychology team, establishing and maintaining positive links with other (non-psychology) SPS staff and, with the range of community partners that play an important role in the rehabilitative work with prisoners.
Prepare and present reports for the senior management team, appropriate qualified psychologists and staff from other disciplines within SPS and the wider criminal justice setting.
Line management responsibility for Psychologists in the establishment.
Person Specification

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.

Qualifications Requirements
Degree in Psychology conferring Graduate Basis for Registration. ESSENTIAL 
MSc in Forensic Psychology, BPS accredited. ESSENTIAL
Experience Requirements
Actively working towards registration with a rofessional body as a Chartered or Registered Forensic Psychologist. Must be enrolled in either (i) Stage 2 of the Qualification in Forensic Psychology, or (ii) a university programme that providers eligibility for registration with the Health Care Professions Council (such as the Forensic Psychology Practitioner Programme at Cardiff Met University). ESSENTIAL

Psychology Experience

Extensive experience of working as a Psychologist within a forensic setting. This must include knowledge and understanding of risk, risk assessment tools, and experience of writing psychological risk reports. ESSENTIAL

Programme Delivery

Experience of implementing offending behaviour programmes. This must include programme delivery and supervision/treatment management. ESSENTIAL

Knowledge Skills Requirements

Understanding of SPS Aims, Vision and Values

Understanding of and commitment to SPS aims, vision and values and the organisations contribution to the wider criminal justice agenda. ESSENTIAL

Management and Interpersonal Skills

Demonstrates an ability to manage staff and assist their development to achieve desired outcomes. Good interpersonal skills with an ability to adapt your style as required, and take a proactive approach to relationship building. ESSENTIAL

Problem Solving & Decision Making

Confident in making decisions using context to inform and influence solutions. ESSENTIAL

Communication Skills

Excellent communication skills at all organisational levels, across a range of media. ESSENTIAL

Psychometrics
Presentation
Interview
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