NHS Opportunity: Psychologist

Psychologist Current Vacancies

2006-11-27:

Psychologists use scientific methods to record behaviour.
clinical psychologists work with people who have a wide range of mental health problems.
educational psychologists work with children and young people experiencing problems in education.
occupational psychologists aim to help businesses improve performance and increase the job satisfaction of staff.
forensic psychologists or criminological psychologists apply psychological theory to criminal investigations.
health psychologists are concerned with public health.
counselling psychologists help people resolve their problems and make decisions for themselves, particularly at stressful times of their lives For example, child psychologists initially train as clinical psychologists or counselling psychologists specialising in children.
Alternatively they train in educational psychology and work with children in education.
Working hours depend on duties and the type of psychology practised.
Many psychologists work normal office hours, but some also work evenings.
Psychologists may work in hospitals, clinics, recreational exercise settings, schools, businesses and prisons.
Local authorities employ psychologists mainly in education or social services departments, working in child guidance and community homes.
The Civil Service employs psychologists in the Home Office, Prison Service, Department for Education and Ministry of Defence.
Psychologists in the private sector work in human resources management, private practice, market research or freelance consultancy. Promotion prospects are good for chartered psychologists.
For more experienced psychologists, salaries can range between 22,500 and 36,000 a year. (Permalink)

The Parole Board working with others to protect the public

2008-02-22: Psychologist Part time independent members play a vital role in bringing the voice of the public to the Parole Board and we do our best to ensure that the Parole Board reflects society. Please note that we are not looking to recruit part time independent or probation members in this campaign. Secretariat staff, Independent members sit mainly on panels considering parole applications for determinate sentence prisoners (DCR panels) and those considering recalls, but can eventually expect to sit on oral hearings. In recall cases, the dossiers are sent to panel members a week in advance and each member prepares typed draft reasons for 10 cases. You can read about the particular time commitments required by Parole Board members in the relevant person specifications. Our members come from many backgrounds and professions. Secretariat staff, The Board currently employs around 82 secretariat staff who support its work. The objectives of the Parole Board's recruitment policy are: Please note that we are not looking to recruit part time independent or probation members in this campaign. Training Please note that we are not looking to recruit part time independent or probation members in this campaign. Independent members come from all walks of life and bring a diverse and rich element to the Parole Board. The work is fee based. For retired judicial members only the work is fee based at set rates and covers both the background working and attending the panel in the one fee for retired judicial members only. The work is fee based and covers both the background working and attendance at panel hearings. This particular Parole Board covers England and Wales only. Parole Board members will need to access information from an email system and from the internet. Members undertaking paper panels will need to travel to London two or three times per month. How to apply: We are currently looking to recruit judicial, psychologist and psychiatrist members. In order to apply for these roles you will be required to submit a completed application form together with an up to date CV. please e-mail diana.greene@justice.gsi.gov.uk - If you are unable to access these documents via the internet, or experience other problems applying, please contact Rita Bhath on 0845 880 0560. The Parole Board for England and Wales, Grenadier House, 99-105 Horseferry Road, London, SW1P 2DX. Interested persons should apply to parole board at http://www.paroleboard.gov.uk/recruitment/ (Permalink)