Senior Forensic Psychologist: Lead Rehabilitation & Innovation

Serco; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent rehabilitation services provider is seeking a Senior Forensic Psychologist for an impactful role at HMP Doncaster. You will lead psychological assessments and interventions for offenders with complex needs. Ideal candidates will have BPS Chartered status, HCPC registration, and ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team. This position offers full-time opportunities with career progression and continuous learning options.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Ongoing training and development

Employee discounts

Options to participate in charity events

Employee networks for support

Qualifications

• Hold Chartered status with the British Psychological Society (BPS).
• Registered as a Forensic Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Experience working in secure settings, preferably in rehabilitation of offenders.
• Comfortable completing parole reports and conducting assessments.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver psychological assessments and interventions.
• Supervise Forensic Psychologists and trainees.
• Provide consultancy on managing challenging behaviours.
• Deliver training on personality disorders and trauma awareness.
• Contribute to multi-disciplinary team efforts to integrate psychological expertise.

Skills

Chartered status with BPS

Registered as Forensic Psychologist with HCPC

Clinical formulations for offenders

Post-qualification experience in secure settings

Strong report writing skills

Education

Chartered status with British Psychological Society

Tools

WAIS IV

HCR-20

PCL-R

IPDE

SARA

Job description

A prominent rehabilitation services provider is seeking a Senior Forensic Psychologist for an impactful role at HMP Doncaster. You will lead psychological assessments and interventions for offenders with complex needs. Ideal candidates will have BPS Chartered status, HCPC registration, and ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team. This position offers full-time opportunities with career progression and continuous learning options.