Practitioner Psychologist - hybrid remote working

Job Introduction

Practitioner Psychologist

Location: HMP Addiewell, EH55 8QF

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Up to £46,935 per annum plus Sodexo benefits

Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week \- FLEXIBLE WORKING ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE

About the Role

An excitingopportunity has arisen for a qualified Practitioner Psychologist to join theteam at HMP Addiewell, working within Sodexo in partnership with PsychologicalServices UK Ltd (PSUK).

Working alongside aSodexo employed Forensic Psychologist in Training (FPiT), and supported by anon\-site PSUK contracted Consultant Psychologist, you will be part of anorganisation where continued professional development is genuinely valued. Youwill be encouraged and supported to further develop your autonomy as aqualified Practitioner Psychologist while broadening your expertise in thedelivery of high\-quality psychological services within a custodial setting.

This is a varied andrewarding role where you will contribute directly to rehabilitation outcomesthrough the delivery of evidence\-based psychological interventions, riskassessments, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Treatment management of high\-intensity Offending Behaviour Interventions


• Design and delivery of bespoke individual interventions for prisoners unsuitable for group programmes


• Undertake psychological risk assessments to identify prisoner risks and needs


• Present findings and recommendations at multidisciplinary case conferences, Risk Management Teams (RMTs), tribunals, and parole hearings


• Represent psychology professionally and contribute psychological expertise at multidisciplinary meetings


• Case management of individuals sentenced to an Order for Lifelong Restriction (OLR), including completion of annual Risk Management Plans


• Implement and manage systems for collating and interpreting psychological data in line with Data Protection legislation and Sodexo guidelines


• Support the design, delivery, and implementation of psychological research, projects, and training initiatives

Applicants musthold:

• A Degree in Psychology conferring Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society


• A BPS accredited Master’s Degree in Forensic Psychology


• A postgraduate training qualification leading to Registered Practitioner Psychologist status with the Health and Care Professions Council

We are seekingcandidates who are motivated to grow professionally and committed to developingautonomy as a Practitioner Psychologist. Successful applicants willdemonstrate:

• Experience working within a forensic or closely related applied psychology setting


• Understanding of the demands and responsibilities of practice within a custodial environment


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills


• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams


• Confidence applying psychological knowledge within applied settings


• A professional and ethical approach to practice


• Commitment to reflective practice and continuous professional development


• Enthusiasm for contributing to evidence\-based rehabilitation work

Sodexo’s vision forHMP Addiewell is to create and maintain a safe, stable, and progressiveenvironment with modern facilities dedicated to reducing re\-offending andenabling individuals to fulfil their potential. Every aspect of the prison isdesigned to help prisoners make meaningful progress in their sentence andpersonal development goals within a culture focused on rehabilitation.

We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefitsfor our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support


• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing


• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service


• Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular big\-brand retailers


• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan


• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools


• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit


• Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies

PSUK is along\-established and highly respected provider of specialist psychologicalassessment, supervision, and intervention services. The organisation workscollaboratively with several major UK justice organisations, including theScottish Prison Service, His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service, and SodexoJustice Services.

To apply, pleasesubmit your application before the closing date.

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