Senior Forensic Psychologist – Lead Rehabilitation & Risk

Serco; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 53,948 - 72,989; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays 25 days + bank holidays

Internal training & progression

Wellbeing program & GP service

Staff discounts

Volunteer day & Payroll Giving

Employee networks

Job summary

Serco at HMP Doncaster is seeking a Senior Forensic Psychologist to join the Psychological Services Team and lead high-quality, evidence-based work in a busy prison environment.

You will conduct risk assessments, formulate interventions and supervise trainees while shaping a rehabilitative culture through multidisciplinary collaboration.

This full-time, permanent role offers a salary of £63,469 per annum with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Be a Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and/or HCPC registration.
• Post-qualification experience in secure settings.
• Experience conducting forensic risk assessments and developing formulations for complex needs.
• Skilled in producing high-quality reports and presenting evidence.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams and influencing decisions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver forensic risk assessments, formulations and interventions for prisoners.
• Contribute to risk management through expert advice and treatment planning.
• Produce specialist reports and present evidence in formal settings (Parole Board hearings, MAPPA).
• Supervise and support Forensic Psychologists in training.
• Support management of prisoners with complex needs (personality disorder, learning disability, autism, trauma).
• Provide consultancy and training to staff across the prison.

Skills

Chartered Psychologist

HCPC registration

Forensic risk assessment

Report writing

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Supervision

Tools

PCL-R

Risk assessment tools

Job description

Serco at HMP Doncaster is seeking a Senior Forensic Psychologist to join the Psychological Services Team and lead high-quality, evidence-based work in a busy prison environment.

You will conduct risk assessments, formulate interventions and supervise trainees while shaping a rehabilitative culture through multidisciplinary collaboration.

This full-time, permanent role offers a salary of £63,469 per annum with opportunities for professional development.