Principal Registered Psychologist - Psychology Services - LTHSE - HMP Welland Oaks (Ref: 20425)

Job summary

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Job description

This post is for the B9 Principal Psychologist position at HMP Welland Oaks. HMP Welland Oaks is currently in the build phase and will be a new Category B prison within the Long Term High Security Directorate, with a capacity of 1705. The opening date for the prison is predicted to be mid/late 2027.

The successful candidate would take up post prior to the opening of the prison, and will initially be involved in the planning, sequencing and project management of the clinical provisions within the prison. This recruitment will coincide with the sequenced recruitment for the Operational Lead Governor, and prior to SLT members. The Principal Psychologist will be expected to bring a psychologically informed approach to decision making, which draws on feedback from other titan sites who have advised that psychological input is necessary within the planning phases to support an effective transition when opening.

Responsibilities required of the Principal Psychologist within the build phase include a full review of the expected population and their needs, planning and liaising with relevant stakeholders and commissioners related to health and justice provisions, and specialist services including OPD provisions. Close collaboration with OPD colleagues will be essential. Focus will be required around possible further discreet units, regime delivery and cohorting if applicable, in order to drive a rehabilitative environment that is both safe and secure. There will need to be consideration for mainstream service provisions including programmes, group work facilities, and interview spaces.

Staff recruitment, training and retention will also be at the forefront of their decision making, focusing on the development of culture within a new prison, setting the direction and vision for the establishment. This is a huge opportunity to influence the journey of this prison and impart psychological decision making from its infancy. The joint clinical/operational approach taken throughout LTHSE will be core to implementation and successful longevity.

Alongside the pre-opening planning the postholder will support wider psychological services delivery across HMPPS as required.

After the opening of the prison, the Principal Psychologist will resume the roles and responsibilities set out for Heads of Psychology within LTHSE. This will involve leading the Psychology team, being a visible member of the SLT, and providing consultancy to the Governing Governor. They will be expected to work jointly with the Programmes Team and be integrated throughout the prison.

Pending the establishments opening the successful candidate will be based at HMP Gartree.

Person specification

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Licences

• The job holder will be a Registered Practitioner Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council and eligible to use a protected title.
• They are likely to also be a Chartered Psychologist with Full member of the appropriate division of the BPS if the post requires it.
• They will have experience of delivering psychological services directly, and through a managed team.
• They will have been registered for over two years.

Qualifications

Registered Practitioner Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council and eligible to use a protected title
The job holder will be a Registered Practitioner Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council and eligible to use a protected title.
They are likely to also be a Chartered Psychologist with Full member of the appropriate division of the BPS if the post requires it.
They will have experience of delivering psychological services directly, and through a managed team.
They will have been registered for over two years

Memberships

• The job holder will be a Registered Practitioner Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council and eligible to use a protected title.
• They are likely to also be a Chartered Psychologist with Full member of the appropriate division of the BPS if the post requires it.
• They will have experience of delivering psychological services directly, and through a managed team.
• They will have been registered for over two years.

Languages

Written and Spoken English

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Changing and Improving
• Communicating and Influencing
• Leadership
• Making Effective Decisions
• Managing a Quality Service
• Working Together

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £73,513, HM Prison & Probation Service contributes £21,296 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).

• Access to learning and development
• A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance
• A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
• Annual Leave
• Public Holidays
• Season Ticket Advance

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Selection process details

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Security

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