Forensic Psychologist HMP Ashfield Full Time, Permanent Salary - £45,000 per annum pro rota Here at Serco, we have an exciting opportunity for a Forensic Psychologist to take a pivotal role in the continued development of the new Democratic Therapeutic Community (DTC) within our secure establishment. You will contribute to the development, delivery, and evaluation of high-quality psychological services, supporting both the DTC and the wider Rehabilitative Culture across the prison. As a key member of the psychological services team, you will provide clinical expertise in assessing criminogenic needs, monitoring behavioural change through treatment, and ensuring the DTC meets high standards of therapeutic integrity. You will also play a vital role in promoting positive cultural change and providing professional support to colleagues and trainees. You will be responsible for the line management and support of Forensic Psychologists in Training and the supervision of DTC staff, ensuring that all our work adheres to a code of conduct compliance and BPS and HCPC guidelines. You’ll also: · Deliver psychological assessments, formulations, and treatment evaluations · Facilitate group and community meetings to promote therapeutic engagement · Monitor behavioural change and contribute to multidisciplinary risk management · Provide consultancy and psychological input to prison-wide initiatives and meetings · Contribute to research, audit, and quality assurance within the DTC · Act as a professional witness in parole hearing and promote rehabilitative culture across the establishment This is a role that offers variety and contributes enormously to the important work of reintegrating offenders back into society. What you’ll need to do the role: You are an experienced Forensic Psychologist with a passion for rehabilitation and therapeutic practice in secure environments. You bring strong leadership, teamwork, and communication skills, alongside a commitment to ethical and evidence-based practice. Essential Criteria · Chartered status with the British Psychological Society (BPS) · Registration as a Forensic Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) · Significant post-qualification experience in secure or forensic settings · Strong leadership and interpersonal skills · Commitment to professional development and reflective practice Desirable · Registered on the BPS Register of Applied Psychology Practice Supervisors (RAAPS) · Experience of working within or establishing a Democratic Therapeutic Community Why Serco: A place you can make an impact - Using specialist behavioural analysis you’ll contribute to the reintegration of ex-offenders back into society, helping them to address the factors that influence offending behaviour. A place you can count on - With six prisons across the UK and a breadth of roles, you’ll be wholeheartedly supported with development and career progression. We actively fund psychologists towards chartered and/or registered status and with ongoing CPD activities and look to promote from within. A place for you - You’ll become an integral member of a well-defined and supportive team, who believe passionately in the value of our work. We promote an empathic and therapeutic approach, respecting individual differences and promoting self-efficacy. What we offer: · Up to 6% contributory pension scheme. · A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Health Cash Plans, free flu jabs and more. · A Serco benefits portal offering a wide range of discounts for major high street brands in Retail, Leisure & Hospitality. · A fantastic culture and supportive team where you’ll get the chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion. · Interesting and enjoyable work. · Committed to professional and personal development with a wide range of training and coaching opportunities to expand your capabilities. · A safe and supportive culture. · A company passionate about diversity and inclusion. · Training Fees paid. sercopsychologicalservice About Serco At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone. By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks – SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging. Apply Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000. At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.