Trainee Forensic Psychologist - Usk, United Kingdom - Ministry of Justice
Description
Salary- £33,104 - £34,694
Number of jobs available
- 1
- 1
Region
- Wales
- Usk
- HM PRISON USK USK, NP15 1XP
- HEO
- Band 5
- Permanent
- Full Time, Flexible Working
- Psychology
Mae'r Weinyddiaeth Gyfiawnder yn cynnig trefniadau Gweithio Hybrid lle bo modd.
Mae hwn yn ffurf o weithio anffurfiol, anghytundebol/di-gontract a hyblyg sy'n cyfuno gweithio o'ch lleoliad sylfaenol, gwahanol safleoedd y Weinyddiaeth Gyfiawnder a/neu o gartref (nodwch mai dim ond yn y DU y gellir gwneud y rôl hon ac nid dramor).
Ni fydd Gweithio Hybrid yn addas ar gyfer rhai rolau. Yn yr un modd, ni fydd Gweithio Hybrid yn siwtio amgylchiadau pawb. Bydd trefniadau yn cael eu trafod a'u cytuno gyda'r ymgeisydd(ymgeiswyr) llwyddiannus a byddent yn cael eu hadolygu'n rheolaidd.Overview of the job
This is a non-operational offender facing role.
Summary
This job works with offenders and staff to reduce the risk of re-offending and enhance the provision of safer custody.
The job holder is responsible for ensuring they are constantly progressing to the level of a registered psychologist.
The job holder will be provided with a range of opportunities to progress which they are expected to use to the best advantage of their training and development.
This is a non-operational job with no line management or supervisory responsibilities.Responsibilities, Activities and Duties
The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:
- All work will be conducted under the supervision of a registered psychologist.
- Offer advice and assist in target/objective setting for offenders.
- Offer advice on the location of a prisoner (both within the establishment or potential relocation to another category establishment).
- Write offender reports e.g. indeterminate sentenced prisoner reports, reports for Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) and Parole Board Reviews.
- Raise awareness of the range of interventions available with the wider staff group so that they are better able to recognise who would benefit.
- Interview and select offenders to assess their suitability for accredited programmes and other interventions.
- Prepare for and cofacilitate (usually more complex) programmes, complete reports and set objectives for individuals following completion of the programme.
- Provide a clinical oversight (treatment management) of identified programmes to ensure standards are maintained and facilitators are supported in group management and related issues.
- Participate in offender risk assessment to determine their risk of harm to self, others and the risk of reoffending. Undertake Assessment, Care in Custody and Teamwork (ACCT) and selfharm assessments.
- Conduct relevant research including data gathering.
- Be involved in the development, delivery and evaluation of training.
- Provide consultancy support where required.
- Develop and utilise skills in crisis intervention.
- Present as a 'professional witness' in Parole Board hearings.
- Take responsibility for their own Continued Professional Development (CPD) and maintain progression towards registered status.
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.
Behaviours
- Communicating and Influencing
- Making Effective Decisions
- Developing Self and Others
- Delivering at Pace
- Working Together
Technical Requirements
- Degree conferring Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) with British Psychological Society (BPS).
- Proof of successful completion of academic component of training towards registered status, this may be an accredited MSc or the BPS Qualification in Forensic Psychology (Stage 1).
- Registration with a professional body, most usually the BPS.
- Job holders must complete time bound specific training in their specialism once they take up post to reach HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist level.
Hours of Work (Unsocial Hours) Allowances
37 hour working week.
Welsh Job Description
- CY Band 5 Trainee Psychologist JD KB
- Converted File CY Band 5 Trainee Psychologist JD KB
- Desirable
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