Therapeutic Community Forensic Psychologist – Rehab & Risk

Serco; Uttoxeter; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Healthcare benefits

Internal training & qualifications

Job summary

Serco is recruiting a TC Forensic Psychologist for the Psychological Services team at HMP Dovegate, Uttoxeter. The role involves delivering psychological services within the Therapeutic Community, including assessments, risk management and rehabilitation activities for residents.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, contribute to reports and group therapy, and support continuous service improvement. HCPC registration (or near- completion) and forensic experience are essential.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is required or in training and on track for registration.
• Experience delivering psychological assessment and intervention with offenders in forensic settings.
• Strong report-writing and clinical assessment skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and build professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Deliver psychological assessments including HCR-20, SARA, WAIS, IPDE and PCL-R as required.
• Facilitate therapy groups and support residents throughout their therapeutic journey.
• Complete parole reports and other clinical documents within deadlines.
• Collaborate with healthcare, offender management, education, and other professionals to support outcomes.
• Provide supervision to Forensic Psychologists in Training where appropriate.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of Psychological Services within the Therapeutic Community.

Skills

Forensic psychology

Report writing

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Risk assessment

Education

HCPC registered or in training

Job description

Serco is recruiting a TC Forensic Psychologist for the Psychological Services team at HMP Dovegate, Uttoxeter. The role involves delivering psychological services within the Therapeutic Community, including assessments, risk management and rehabilitation activities for residents.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, contribute to reports and group therapy, and support continuous service improvement. HCPC registration (or near- completion) and forensic experience are essential.