Psychologist

Tripod Nursing; York; Hybrid; GBP 58,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Registered Forensic Psychologist to join a pioneering team at HMP York. The role involves delivering high-quality psychological services, supporting rehabilitation, and making a genuine difference in the lives of offenders. You will work in a supportive environment with opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

Ongoing career development

Qualifications

• Registered Practitioner Psychologist with HCPC.
• Experience within secure or custodial settings.
• Familiarity with parole board process is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychological assessments and interventions.
• Contribute to the supervision of Trainee Psychologists.
• Support rehabilitation programmes and report writing.

Skills

Psychological assessments

Intervention strategies

Risk assessments

Education

HCPC Registration

Job description

Registered Forensic Psychologist HMP

Location: York
Salary: GBP58,000 per annum
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Role Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Forensic Psychologist (RFP) to join a pioneering team at HMP York, committed to rehabilitation and psychological support for both prisoners and staff.

You ll be working under the supervision of a Principal Psychologist, delivering high-quality psychological services that meet HCPC standards. This is a supportive environment with opportunities for development and progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychological assessments and interventions

• Contribute to the supervision and support of Trainee Psychologists

• Ensure services adhere to HCPC Standards of Proficiency and Ethics

• Support rehabilitation programmes and prisoner resettlement initiatives

• Assist with parole assessments and report writing

• Help develop strategies to reduce reoffending

Requirements

• Registered Practitioner Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

• Experience within secure or custodial settings is advantageous

• Familiarity with the Parole Board process and psychological risk assessments (desirable)

• RAPP registration (desirable)

Now Offering

• Part-time or Job Share options considered

• Hybrid working available one day per week from home for full-time staff.
  For part-time roles, attendance on working days is required.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an innovative rehabilitative and restorative approach

• Work in a supportive, multi-disciplinary team

• Make a genuine difference in the lives of offenders

• Ongoing career development and professional growth opportunities

How to Apply

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