Forensic Psychologist: Rehabilitation & Assessment Expert

Serco Limited; West of England; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension: Up to 6% contributory

Health and wellbeing programmes

Training and development support

Retail discounts

ShareSave scheme

Volunteer day

Disability Confident employer

Job summary

Serco Limited is seeking a Forensic Psychologist to join our team at HMP Ashfield, Bristol. The role focuses on delivering high‑quality psychological assessments and contributing to rehabilitation and safety within a custodial setting.

The successful candidate will conduct formal evaluations (WAIS, HCR-20, PCL-R, IPDE) and prepare parole reports, while supervising trainees and staff. HCPC registration and experience with offenders are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with offenders and conducting psychological assessments and interventions.
• HCPC registration (or within six months of obtaining it).
• Completion of Stage 1 of the Qualification in Forensic Psychology and the majority of Stage 2 (or equivalent experience on the Doctorate route).
• Knowledge of psychological theory related to the treatment of violent and sexual offending.
• Experience in administering, scoring, and interpreting psychological assessments such as WAIS, HCR-20, PCL-R, and IPDE.

Responsibilities

• Completing psychological assessments including HCR-20, SARA, WAIS, IPDE and PCL-R, all while fostering an environment focused on safety and rehabilitation
• Completing parole reports and directions
• Managing and supervising Forensic Psychologists in Training and programmes staff, and providing employee training
• Conducting research and consulting with other prison staff
• Making decisions regarding suitability of candidates for accredited interventions
• Ensuring all activities adhere to the Code of Conduct of the British Psychological Society (BPS)
• May be involved in the management and delivery of Offending Behaviour Programmes

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Offender experience

Education

HCPC registration

Stage 1 Forensic Psychology

Stage 2/Doctorate experience

Tools

WAIS

HCR-20

PCL-R

IPDE

SARA

Job description

Serco Limited is seeking a Forensic Psychologist to join our team at HMP Ashfield, Bristol. The role focuses on delivering high‑quality psychological assessments and contributing to rehabilitation and safety within a custodial setting.

The successful candidate will conduct formal evaluations (WAIS, HCR-20, PCL-R, IPDE) and prepare parole reports, while supervising trainees and staff. HCPC registration and experience with offenders are essential.