Senior Registered Psychologist - Psychology Services - Womens - Establishment Lead Psychologist[...]

HM Prison and Probation Service; Framwellgate Moor; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in the UK is seeking a Forensic Psychologist to serve as a central contact for the Women's Estate Psychology Service. This role involves coordinating with management and delivering forensic services, including risk assessments and psychological interventions. Candidates should have HCPC registration, a professional background in Psychology, and at least two years of experience post-registration. The position offers a salary of £55,457 and contributes to the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

Benefits

Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme

Access to learning and development

Flexible working options

Inclusive and diverse working culture

Annual leave and public holidays

Qualifications

• Must have two years post-registration experience.
• Experience in providing clinical supervision is essential.
• Must register with HCPC and potentially be a Chartered Psychologist.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the central liaison between WEPS and local senior management.
• Coordinate with ELPs and WEPS managers to meet business needs.
• Support the delivery of forensic work via risk assessments.

Skills

HCPC registered Forensic Psychologist

Clinical supervision

Effective decision-making

Communication and influencing

Collaboration

Education

Professional background in Psychology

Completed relevant training in effective models of treatment

Job description

Overview

The Women’s Estate Psychology Service (WEPS) carries out core forensic work, including risk assessment and individual psychological interventions, as well as broader safety‑related work within women’s prisons and during transition back into the community. The successful candidate will be the central point of contact for WEPS at the site, supporting the local Senior Management Team and maintaining relationships with senior managers and leaders across the HMPSS. They will join a high‑skill, motivated team and engage in a range of activities to support forensic work at HMP Low Newton.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the central liaison between WEPS and local senior management.
• Coordinate with other ELPs, WEPS senior managers and leaders to ensure business needs and priorities are met.
• Represent and uphold the values of WEPS and PSG.
• Support the delivery of forensic work by providing risk assessment, individual interventions and safety‑related activities.
• Participate in recruitment processes by demonstrating required behaviours (Making Effective Decisions, Communicating and Influencing, Working Together, Developing Self and Others, Managing a Quality Service).

Qualifications and Experience

• HCPC registered Forensic Psychologist.
• Professional background in Psychology.
• Two years post‑registration experience at the time of appointment.
• Experience in providing clinical supervision.
• Completed relevant training in effective models of treatment and best practice.
• Probable Chartered Psychologist and full member of the appropriate division of the BPS if required.
• Languages spoken and written: English.

Additional Requirements

• Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check and baseline personnel security standard checks.
• Nationality: UK nationals, nationals of the Republic of Ireland, Commonwealth nationals with right to work in the UK, EU/Schengen nationals with settled or pre‑settled status, Turkish nationals and certain family members, individuals with limited or indefinite leave to remain eligible for EUSS.

Behaviours

• Making Effective Decisions
• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together
• Developing Self and Others
• Managing a Quality Service

Benefits and Remuneration

• Salary: £55,457
• HM Prison & Probation Service contributes £16,065 to the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme (28.97% employer contribution).
• Access to learning and development.
• Flexible working options.
• Inclusive and diverse working culture.
• Annual leave, public holidays, season ticket advance.

Recruitment Process

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s recruitment principles. The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities, including a Disability Confident Scheme for candidates with disabilities meeting the minimum selection criteria.

For more information on the recruitment process, benefits, allowances and general queries, visit the Candidate Information Page: https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ

EEO Statement

The Civil Service is committed to equal opportunities and is an equal opportunity employer. All individuals will be evaluated on merit, irrespective of ethnicity, gender, disability, or any protected characteristic.