Forensic Psychologist

Serco; Pucklechurch; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity exists for a Forensic Psychologist at HMP Ashfield in Bristol. This role involves delivering psychological services within a secure environment, engaging in therapeutic approaches, and contributing to the rehabilitation of prisoners while ensuring professional and ethical standards are met.

Benefits

Up to 6% pension contribution

Benefits supporting health and wellbeing

Funding for training

Access to discounts and deals

A supportive, diverse, and inclusive work environment

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Close to qualification or within six months of HCPC registration.
• Forensic psychologist-in-training on the BPS route, Stage 1 completed.
• Qualifications in psychological treatment of violent and sexual offending.

Responsibilities

• Completing psychological assessments and preparing parole reports.
• Conducting assessments and individual work with prisoners.
• Managing and supervising forensic psychologists-in-training.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Experience with assessments (WAIS, HCR-, PCL-r, IPDE)

Ability to work collaboratively and multidisciplinary

Education

Doctorate route trainees

Forensic psychologist-in-training

Qualified HCPC-registered forensic psychologist

Job description

Discover an exciting opportunity to enrich your career as a Forensic Psychologist at HMP Ashfield in Bristol. This role offers a variety of therapeutic approaches, including EMDR and schema therapy, and involves delivering psychological services within a secure environment.

As part of our team, you’ll help with:

1. Completing psychological assessments such as HCR-, SARA, WAIS, IPDE, and PCL-R
2. Preparing parole reports and directions
3. Conducting assessments and individual work with prisoners, fostering safety and rehabilitation
4. Managing and supervising forensic psychologists-in-training and programme staff
5. Research and consultation with prison staff
6. Deciding on candidates’ suitability for interventions
7. Providing staff training
8. Ensuring compliance with the Code of Conduct
9. Potential involvement in offending behaviour programmes

HMP Ashfield is a category B male prison with an operational capacity for prisoners. The role contributes to stabilising and reintegrating prisoners into society.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Close to qualification or within six months of HCPC registration
• Forensic psychologist-in-training on the BPS route, with Stage 1 completed and most of Stage 2
• Doctorate route trainees, with placements completed and within six months of HCPC registration
• Qualified HCPC-registered forensic psychologist

Knowledge

• Psychological treatment of violent and sexual offending

Additional requirements

• Experience with assessments like WAIS, HCR-, PCL-r, IPDE
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and multidisciplinary

Why Serco?

Make an impact by contributing to offender rehabilitation, supported by ongoing professional development, a supportive team culture, and opportunities for career progression.

What we offer:

• Up to 6% pension contribution
• Benefits supporting health and wellbeing, including Employee Assistance Programme
• Funding for training
• Access to discounts and deals
• A supportive, diverse, and inclusive work environment
• Professional growth opportunities