Clinical Registered Psychologist

Ministry of Justice; Eggleston; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in the UK is seeking a qualified forensic or clinical psychologist to work with prisoners and probationers. The role includes providing professional advice, conducting risk assessments, and supervising trainee staff. Candidates should have HCPC registration and experience in clinical supervision. This position offers a flexible working environment, with opportunities for professional development and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Training and professional development opportunities

Employee assistance programmes

Qualifications

• Qualified forensic or clinical psychologist with HCPC registration or in process of obtaining registration.
• Experience in providing clinical supervision.
• Completed training in evidence-based treatment models.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional advice on offender targets and suitable placement.
• Develop strategy and plans for programme assessments.
• Supervise trainee forensic psychology staff.
• Deliver and oversee complex treatment management programmes.

Skills

Psychological competence

Risk assessment

Clinical supervision

Evidence-based treatment models

Experience in offender settings

Education

Qualified forensic or clinical psychologist

HCPC registration

Job description

Overview

The role involves working with prisoners, probationers and staff, applying psychological competence to reduce risk of harm and re‑offending through risk assessment, research, consultancy, training and supervision. It includes line management responsibilities and is non‑operational offender facing.

Responsibilities

• Provide authoritative professional advice on offender targets, objectives and suitable placement.
• Offer professional opinion on reports such as life, parole and other assessment reports.
• Develop strategy and plans for programme assessments and manage assessments for indeterminate sentence offenders.
• Provide consultancy support to senior management and other teams regarding psychological services and outcomes.
• Conduct research, including data gathering and analysis.
• Supervise trainee forensic psychology staff and provide designated professional supervision toward chartered and registered status.
• Train, mentor and support trainee psychologists and other staff (e.g., intervention staff).
• Ensure staff development in accordance with key competencies, gateways, policies and procedures impacting staff and prisoners.
• Lead risk assessment and risk management.
• Participate in risk assessments of offenders, including self‑harm assessments and ACCT (Assessment, Care in Custody and Teamwork).
• Deliver and oversee complex treatment management programmes.
• Provide specialist consultancy on areas such as Sexual Offending Strategy, Indeterminate Sentenced Prisoner Strategy.
• Act as a negotiation adviser where appropriate.
• Serve as a professional witness in parole board hearings, multi‑agency meetings and court proceedings.
• Maintain ongoing CPD and HCPC registration.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified forensic or clinical psychologist with HCPC registration or in process of obtaining registration (confirmation within 6 months if not yet registered).
• Experience in providing clinical supervision.
• Completed training in evidence‑based treatment models and best practice.
• Strong background in psychology, with evidence of work in offender or forensic settings.

Working Hours & Benefits

Standard full‑time hours: 37 hours per week (excluding unpaid breaks). Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working where business needs allow, are available. Annual leave starts 1 March (pro‑rated for non‑standard patterns). Pension scheme as per Civil Service (choice between two options). Additional benefits include training and professional development opportunities, seasonal ticket advance after two months, and employee assistance programmes.