Forensic Psychologist

Mitie; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitie Care & Custody at HMP Millsike in York is seeking a Senior Registered Forensic Psychologist to provide psychological leadership, undertake complex assessments, and shape services that support prisoner rehabilitation.

You will deliver evidence-based interventions, consultancy, and supervision while ensuring HCPC standards and trauma-informed practice across the prison setting.

Qualifications

• Doctoral-level qualification in Forensic Psychology.
• HCPC-registered Practitioner Psychologist.
• Experience with HCR-20, RSVP, SARA, WAIS or similar tools.
• Experience producing risk assessment reports and acting as an expert witness.
• Experience delivering psychological interventions, consultancy, supervision, and research in forensic/offender settings.
• Experience working as a Registered Forensic Psychologist in a prison or custodial environment.
• Experience supervising Forensic Psychologists in Training.
• Knowledge of HMPPS-accredited offending behaviour programmes.
• Eligibility to join the RAPPS register.
• Eligibility to act as Coordinating Supervisor on the BPS Stage 2 Qualification in Forensic Psychology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality psychological and risk assessments and prepare reports for parole hearings.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions and provide consultancy across multiple offender services.
• Support governance and compliance of psychological services with HCPC and organisational standards.
• Provide supervision and professional support to forensic psychologists in training.
• Develop staff training and contribute to research and best practice in rehabilitation.

Skills

Psychology leadership

Risk assessment

Expert witness

Clinical supervision

Forensic research

Education

Doctoral degree in Forensic Psychology

Job description

Join Mitie – the future of high-performing places.

Location: HMP Millsike, York

Contract: Full-time

At Mitie Care & Custody (C&C), we are driven by a bold vision to establish HMP Millsike as a place of restoration and rehabilitation, where prisoners can unlock their full potential and make meaningful, positive changes in their lives.

We are looking for a Senior Registered Forensic Psychologist to join our growing team at HMP Millsike, a brand-new Category C Resettlement Prison. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and compassionate practitioner to help shape psychological services, support prisoner rehabilitation, and contribute to the development of a positive, evidence‑based culture focused on reducing reoffending and improving outcomes.

About the Role

As a Senior Registered Forensic Psychologist, you will provide psychological leadership across the prison, working directly with prisoners, staff, and stakeholders while supporting the development of innovative psychological services. You will undertake complex assessments, deliver interventions, provide consultancy and supervision, and contribute to the prison's wider rehabilitative and restorative objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality psychological and risk assessments, prepare reports for Parole Board hearings, and act as an expert witness when required.
• Deliver evidence-based psychological interventions and provide specialist consultancy to teams across Safer Custody, Violence Reduction, Reducing Reoffending, and Offender Management functions.
• Support the development and governance of psychological services, ensuring compliance with HCPC, HMPPS, contractual, and organisational standards.
• Provide supervision, oversight, and professional support to Forensic Psychologists in Training and intervention delivery teams.
• Develop and deliver staff training, contribute to research initiatives, and promote best practice in rehabilitation, behaviour change, reducing reoffending, and staff wellbeing.

What You'll Bring

• Doctoral-level qualification in Forensic Psychology.
• Registered Practitioner Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Experience completing psychological and risk assessments including HCR-20, RSVP, SARA, WAIS, or similar assessment tools.
• Experience producing formal psychological risk assessment reports and acting as an expert witness in parole or equivalent hearings.
• Experience delivering psychological interventions, providing consultancy to stakeholders, supervising professionals, and conducting research within forensic or offender settings.
• Experience working as a Registered Forensic Psychologist within a prison or custodial environment.
• Experience supervising Forensic Psychologists in Training.
• Knowledge and experience of HMPPS accredited offending behaviour programmes.
• Eligibility to join the Register of Applied Psychology Practice Supervisors (RAPPS).
• Eligibility to act as a Coordinating Supervisor on the BPS Stage 2 Qualification in Forensic Psychology.

What We’re Looking For

We're looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about rehabilitation, behaviour change, and improving outcomes for individuals within the criminal justice system.
• A confident and credible psychological leader who can influence multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Able to work autonomously while maintaining high professional and ethical standards.
• Skilled in building effective working relationships and delivering consultancy across complex environments.
• Committed to evidence-based practice, innovation, continuous improvement, and the development of a trauma-informed culture.

What's in It for You?

• Ongoing development and career progression opportunities.
• Supportive and inclusive working environment with access to clinical supervision.
• Health and wellbeing support services.
• 33 days annual leave, including Bank Holidays.
• Free onsite parking, EV charging, onsite gym access, subsidised meals, and Blue Light Card eligibility.