Overview
Senior Forensic Psychologist – HMP Doncaster
Full Time, Permanent (40 hours). Salary - £61,471 per annum plus company benefits.
Ready to think differently about rehabilitation? Join our innovative psychological services team at HMP Doncaster, a Category B prison located in South Yorkshire, with an operational capacity of 1,145 prisoners. This is not just another prison psychology role - it's an exciting opportunity to lead, innovate, and make a tangible difference. You’ll be at the forefront of a team dedicated to transforming rehabilitation and shaping the future of psychological services for prisoners.
As a Senior Forensic Psychologist, you’ll play a crucial role in leading and delivering impactful psychological assessments, interventions, and treatment to offenders with complex needs such as mental illness, personality disorders, and significant offending histories. This is your chance to use your expertise to influence and guide rehabilitation strategies that reduce re-offending, contribute to safer communities, and promote positive change.
Responsibilities
* Conduct evidence-based assessments and treatments for both determinate and indeterminate sentence prisoners.
* Supervise and support Forensic Psychologists and Forensic Psychologists in Training.
* Act as a professional witness in parole hearings and formal settings.
* Provide consultancy and guidance on managing challenging behaviours and mental health issues.
* Deliver training on topics like personality disorders, complex behaviours, and trauma awareness.
* Contribute to external audits, preparing case studies and liaising with external agencies.
* Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team to integrate psychological expertise in rehabilitation and risk management.
* Consult directly into the management of specific cohorts such as Young Adults and IPP prisoners in order to support in providing a responsive service to identified needs.
As an active stakeholder in the Rehabilitative Culture strategy of the prison, you’ll integrate psychological services into prison rehabilitation efforts and stay up to date on knowledge and research in the field of Forensic Psychology.
Requirements
* Hold Chartered status with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and be registered as a Forensic Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
* Be on the Register of Applied Psychology Practice Supervisors (RAPPS) with the BPS.
* Possess a strong understanding of the Offender Personality Disorder pathway and experience in clinical formulations for offenders with complex needs.
* Be comfortable completing parole reports and conducting assessments such as WAIS IV, HCR-20, PCL-R, IPDE, and SARA.
* Have the ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team, sharing expertise to enhance service delivery and rehabilitation outcomes.
* Possess strong report writing skills and experience presenting evidence in formal settings such as Oral Hearings.
* Have some post-qualification experience working in secure settings, particularly in the rehabilitation of offenders.
Desirable (but not essential)
* Experience working in a prison setting and with individuals who have complex mental health needs.
Benefits
* Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
* Health and wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off Serco-managed leisure centres, 24/7 virtual GP service and free flu jabs
* Training and development: Ongoing support and training opportunities; professional training fees paid.
* Discounts: Discounts across around 1,000 retailers.
* ShareSave scheme: Save regularly with the option to buy Serco shares at a discount.
* Charity: Paid volunteering day each year and payroll giving options; donations to Serco People Fund Charity.
* Employee networks: Join a network to connect with colleagues and share ideas.
Equality and Inclusion
Serco is committed to an inclusive recruitment process and to equal opportunities for all. We welcome flexible working arrangements and will make reasonable adjustments from interview through to employment. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at interview.
About Serco
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