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We are recruiting for an exciting opportunity to join the Medical Justice team as soon as possible as a Clinical Assessor – Psychologist.
Please see the Application Pack for more details.
Clinical Assessor – Psychologist
Salary: £10,438.01 per annum fer day (for one or two days a week; £52,190.03 per annum pro-rata)
Reports to: Clinical Advisor
Job purpose:To carry out assessments for people detained in IRCs. To write Medico-legal reports in accordance with the Istanbul Protocol.
Working hours: 1-2 day a week (please indicate your preference on the application).
The post holder will be expected to be flexible and to occasionally be available out of hours where urgent action is required based on one of their own assessments (for example, if information is needed urgently for an imminent deadline in the person’s legal case, they might be asked to write a letter. There is no requirement to provide on-call cover other than such occasional needs relating to your own cases).
Flexible working hours and flexible arrangements for remote working are possible.
Where based: The post-holder will visit IRCs to carry out assessments for detained clients. Report writing can be done from our office in Finsbury Park or remotely. The post holder will be expected to attend occasional team meetings, trustees’ meetings, training events and other gatherings as required.
Length of contract: Permanent. The probation period will be six months.
Terms:Pro rata 24 days per annum holiday, plus statutory bank holidays and 4 additional days’ holiday associated with bank holidays which may be decided on by your manager (usually associated with the office closure during Christmas and New Year).
To apply: Please read the application form and complete the form within it. Email your completed application form and your CV to Anthony at a.omar@medicaljustice.org.uk
Deadline for application: This role is being advertised on a rolling basis so we may close the vacancy when a suitable candidate is found. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide a sample of (anonymised) written work and will be invited for interview. The ideal timeframe for starting the job is as soon as possible.
For more information about Medical Justice, the full job description and application form, please download the Application Pack
