Forensic Psychology Assistant: Assessments, Data & Research

Ministry of Justice; Wotton-under-Edge; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working policy

Job summary

Ministry of Justice is seeking a psychology services support role to assist across assessment, data collection, and project work. The post involves collaboration with psychology staff, delivering cognitive assessments under supervision, and contributing to programme delivery and care planning for prisoners.

The role emphasizes flexibility through hybrid working arrangements and opportunities to gain wider experience in professional psychology within the MoJ framework.

Qualifications

• Graduate Basis of Registration with the British Psychological Society (GBR/BPS) with a minimum 2:2
• Continued professional development including MSc in Forensic Psychology if not held
• Experience in psychological assessments, data collection and analysis would be advantageous

Responsibilities

• File management and summarising information for assessment/consultancy purposes
• Data gathering and basic analysis for research/consultancy needs
• Carry out cognitive assessments and other psychometrics under supervision
• Assist in delivery of validated programmes and related assessments
• Support in formulation/delivery of care plans for prisoners
• Contribute to literature reviews and audit projects

Education

Psychology degree with GBR (BPS)

Job description

Ministry of Justice is seeking a psychology services support role to assist across assessment, data collection, and project work. The post involves collaboration with psychology staff, delivering cognitive assessments under supervision, and contributing to programme delivery and care planning for prisoners.

The role emphasizes flexibility through hybrid working arrangements and opportunities to gain wider experience in professional psychology within the MoJ framework.