Senior Clinical/ Counselling/ Forensic Psychologist

Responsibilities

Offer psychological interventions and provide input from a psychological perspective to individuals in prison experiencing difficulties with mental health and/or substance use.

• Develop trauma‑informed practice informed by current research.
• Design and deliver creative support strategies for men and women where discussing problems may feel difficult.
• Supervise and oversee the work of Assistant Psychologists.
• Collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary team, including nursing staff, to facilitate integrated care.
• Contribute to the development of an evidence base for psychological interventions within the prison.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Psychology.
• Experience providing therapy in a forensic or criminal justice setting.
• Evidence of UK residency required to meet prison vetting standards.

Requirements & Vetting

• Security vetting; DBS check required and re‑checked every three years.
• Must be able to register with the DBS Automatic Update Service and update DBS certificate annually.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunities employer, which aims to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.

Working Conditions

• Flexible working options, such as flexible hours, agile/home working, compressed hours and part‑time hours, are available from day one.

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