Senior Forensic Psychologist - Risk & Leadership Role

Ministry of Justice; Wetherby; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Justice's Youth Custody Service at HMYOI Wetherby invites applications for a Senior Forensic Psychologist registered with the HCPC. The role focuses on complex risk assessment, consultancy and staff training within a trauma-informed framework.

The post includes line management of junior staff and opportunities for CPD and progression across YCS England and Wales. Experience with youth justice populations is desirable; resilience is essential.

Qualifications

• Senior forensic psychologist registered with the HCPC.
• Minimum of two years post-qualification experience.
• Line management/supervision of junior staff.
• Opportunity for CPD and career progression across YCS England and Wales.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex risk assessments and provide expert psychological input.
• Deliver consultancy and training for staff and interventions (individual and group).
• Line manage and supervise other psychologists and trainees.

Skills

Risk assessment

Supervision

Leadership

Youth justice

Job description

Ministry of Justice's Youth Custody Service at HMYOI Wetherby invites applications for a Senior Forensic Psychologist registered with the HCPC. The role focuses on complex risk assessment, consultancy and staff training within a trauma-informed framework.

The post includes line management of junior staff and opportunities for CPD and progression across YCS England and Wales. Experience with youth justice populations is desirable; resilience is essential.