Forensic Psychologist

TN United Kingdom; Pucklechurch; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Forensic Psychologist at a prominent facility in Bristol. This role is pivotal in delivering psychological services that foster rehabilitation and societal reintegration for prisoners. You will engage in diverse therapeutic approaches, conduct psychological assessments, and contribute to the development of offender behavior programs. Join a supportive team that values your expertise and offers a culture of inclusion and professional growth. Make a meaningful impact in the lives of others while advancing your career in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Funding for further training

Discounts across various sectors

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Qualified Forensic Psychologist registered with HCPC.
• Experience in psychological assessments with various tools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver psychological services at HMP Ashfield.
• Complete psychological assessments and reports.
• Supervise forensic psychologists-in-training.

Skills

Psychological assessments

Communication skills

Collaborative work

Knowledge of psychological theories

Education

Forensic Psychologist registration with HCPC

Stage 1 and Stage 2 completion for BPS route

Doctorate route placements completion

Tools

HCR-

WAIS

PCL-R

IPDE

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Salary: Up to £, Per annum – could be exceeded dependent upon experience per annum + Company Benefits

Discover an exciting opportunity to enrich your career as a Forensic Psychologist at HMP Ashfield in Bristol. From a new Therapeutic Community to the use of EMDR and schema therapy, here you can enhance your experience and career with a variety of therapeutic approaches.

As part of our team, you’ll help deliver psychological services at HMP Ashfield, including:

1. Completing psychological assessments including HCR-, SARA, WAIS, IPDE and PCL-R
2. Completing parole reports and directions
3. Undertaking psychological assessments of prisoners and individual work, all while fostering an environment focused on safety and rehabilitation
4. Managing and supervising forensic psychologists-in-training and programmes staff
5. Conducting research and consulting with other prison staff
6. Making decisions regarding suitability of candidates for accredited interventions
7. Providing staff training
8. Ensuring all activities adhere to the Code of Conduct
9. You may also be involved in the management and delivery of offending behaviour programmes

HMP Ashfield is a category B male prison with an operational capacity for prisoners. This role offers variety and contributes significantly to stabilising and reintegrating prisoners safely back into society.

Qualifications

Minimum

• We welcome candidates who are close to qualifying, within six months of registration with the HCPC.
• If you’re a forensic psychologist-in-training on the BPS route, you must have completed Stage 1 and most of Stage 2.
• If on the Doctorate route, you must have completed all placements and be within six months of HCPC registration.
• Qualified Forensic Psychologist registered with HCPC.

Knowledge

• Psychological theories regarding treatment of violent and sexual offending.

Additional requirements

• Experience with psychological assessments such as WAIS, HCR-, PCL-R, IPDE.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with offenders and within a multidisciplinary team.

Why Serco?

Make an impact by contributing to offender rehabilitation and societal reintegration, using specialist behavioural analysis.

Enjoy support for career development, CPD activities, and opportunities for progression.

Become part of a supportive, diverse team that values empathy and therapeutic approaches.

What we offer:

• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Benefits supporting health and wellbeing, including Employee Assistance Programme
• Funding for further training
• Access to discounts and deals across various sectors
• A culture of diversity, inclusion, and positive impact
• Opportunities for professional and personal growth