Head of Psychology Shotts   £33,993 - £46,682 (dependent on experience)

HMP Shotts

We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and knowledgeable professional who can manage the delivery of risk assessment, mental health and prisoner programmes within HMP Shotts.

The post provides an opportunity to work with a diverse prisoner population. You will report directly to the Head of Offender Outcomes and must be able to work with a high degree of autonomy.

You must be a Chartered Forensic or be within the final year of the Chartered process and be able to provide evidence of well developed professional and managerial skills, coupled with ability to provide a strategic and operational lead within a changing environment.

It is desirable that you have extensive experience of carrying out risk assessments of offenders. You should have an understanding of the Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA).

The position offers excellent opportunities for continued personal development, comprehensive training, choice of 2 high quality civil service pension schemes and generous paid holiday entitlement.

For an application pack please contact Emma Gillick, quoting the reference number above, on 01501 824 116 or by emailing emma.gillick@sps.pnn.gov.uk

No late applications will be accepted.

SPS will not tolerate any form of discrimination. If you cannot promote and demonstrate dignity, respect and equality, please don’t apply.

The Scottish Prison Service is fully committed to Equal Opportunities and Diversity.

Job Reference:   92910009

Closing Date:     17-Sep-2010

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