A number of exciting opportunities have arisen within the Psychology Team here at the Scottish Prison Service as we recruit for a number of Psychology Managers across the above locations. 

The post holder will contribute to the range of functions performed by psychological services, 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.

Whilst your will be based in one of the above establishments, this role is open to hybrid working, providing a mixture of working from home and in the office based on business needs, expectations, and a degree of personal choice. We would welcome a conversation with the successful candidates on what remote working may look like for you.

Key Responsibilities:

As Psychology Manager you will carry out risk assessments, as commissioned locally and, where necessary, contribute to meetings regarding the findings of those reports.
Where required you will case manage, those prisoners subject to an Order for Lifelong Restriction. 
Contribute to the implementation and evaluation of identified relevant interventions for all prisoners. Programme areas could include (but are not limited to) violence, sexual offending, and substance misuse.
Provide supervision and support to those staff responsible for direct delivery of the programmes and any other relevant interventions.
Line manage trainee and assistant forensic psychologists in the establishment.
In addition to working as part of the Psychology team, you will be responsible for 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.
There may be a requirement for you to travel to other establishments to attend meetings or conduct work.
If you have the following, we would like to hear from you:

A degree in Psychology conferring Graduate Basis for Registration, in addition to a BPS accredited postgraduate level qualification in Forensic Psychology, or able to evidence that you have made final submissions and are awaiting results.
Experience of working as a Psychologist within a forensic setting.
Experience of implementing offending outcomes, including programme delivery and supervision.
An understanding of psychological risk and risk assessment tools in addition to experience of writing psychological reports.
An understanding of and commitment to SPS aims, vision and values, and its contribution to the wider justice agenda.
An ability to manage staff and assist with their development.
Excellent communications skills, able to communicate with a variety of stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
A full driving licence that enables you to drive in the UK, however the SPS is willing to consider proposals put forward to carry out duties by other means. 
Benefits on offer include (but are not limited to):

An attractive Civil Service Pension
Hybrid working policy 
Ongoing professional development
Opportunity for progression
Annual Leave – 34days rising to 42days 
Sick Pay
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For further information on this exciting opportunity, including full job description, person specification, assessment process and to apply for this vacancy please visit www.sps.gov.uk. 

Closing date: 19 July 2022.