Senior Registered Psychologist - Psychology Services - Oakhill Secure Training Centre - Youth Custody Services (Ref: 22149)

Job summary Please refer to the Job Description Job description HMPPS Youth Custody Service (YCS) Psychology Services are currently recruiting a Senior Registered Psychologist to be based within Oakhill Secure Training Centre (STC: Milton-Keynes) which accommodates both boys and girls remanded or sentenced to custody. With approximately 350 children in custody across England and Wales, YCS Psychology Services work across the whole spectrum of complex needs of this population as part of a trauma-informed approach.

Practice is integrated across all partner agencies with an enduring focus on the best interests of the child. Given all services for this specialist population are underpinned by evidence-based practice, Psychology Services are integral to delivery. In addition to fulfilling a Service Level Agreement with G4S for services into Oakhill, YCS Psychology Services also contribute to numerous national consultancy projects including an Interventions Model, staff training and development including a model for Reflective Practice, and various other developmentally appropriate approaches to support the organisation.

YCS Senior Psychologists line manage and supervise the practice of other staff in the team including trainee psychologists. Further, as part of the wider HMPPS Psychology Services Group, successful applicants will also benefit from numerous opportunities for CPD and career progression working across the wider custodial estate. Experience of working with children involved in the youth justice system is desirable but full training and support will be provided.

Motivation and resilience to work with this complex yet rewarding young population is essential. All suitably qualified interested parties are therefore encouraged to apply but to discuss this post further please contact [email protected] and someone will get back to you. Person specification Please refer to the Job Description Licences This post requires the post holder to act as a co-ordinating (clinical) supervisor for trainees undertaking recognised training routes.

To be eligible, the post holder should have two years post registration experience at the point of taking up post. However, applications will be welcomed from psychologists who have a minimum of 18 months post registration experience; although they will not be able to formally take up the post until they have been registered for two years. • Possess a professional background in Psychology • Experience in providing clinical supervision • Completed relevant training in effective models of treatment and best practise • They are likely to also be a Chartered Psychologist and Full member of the appropriate division of the BPS if the post requires it.

• The post holder should have two years post registration experience at the point of taking up post although applications are encouraged from those with 18 months or more at the time of application. Memberships This post requires the post holder to act as a co-ordinating (clinical) supervisor for trainees undertaking recognised training routes. To be eligible, the post holder should have two years post registration experience at the point of taking up post.

However, applications will be welcomed from psychologists who have a minimum of 18 months post registration experience; although they will not be able to formally take up the post until they have been registered for two years. • Possess a professional background in Psychology • Experience in providing clinical supervision • Completed relevant training in effective models of treatment and best practise • They are likely to also be a Chartered Psychologist and Full member of the appropriate division of the BPS if the post requires it.

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