Forensic Psychologist-HMP Dovegate

Discover an exciting opportunity to enrich your career as a Forensic Psychologist at HMP Dovegate near the Derbyshire/Staffordshire border. Joining our onsite Psychological Services team at this category B prison, you'll play a key part in administering the delivery of Psychological Services to the men. You will be responsible for the line management of Forensic Psychologists in Training, ensuring that all our work adheres to a code of conduct compliance and BPS guidelines. You'll also:

• Undertake any relevant psychological assessments of the men that contribute to the safety of the establishment.
• Complete risk assessments for parole utilising appropriate risk assessment and personality assessment tools.
• Work closely with other departments to share information.
• Supervise trainee work.
• Help develop the work of Psychological Services, for example through assessments and group or individual interventions.
• Provision of specialist consultancy and training to prison staff.
• You may also be required to lead or contribute to research and participate in multi-disciplinary initiatives.
  
  First and foremost, you will have experience of working with those convicted of offences and with completing assessments and interventions with a forensic population. We'd also like you to hold:
• HCPC registration (or be within six months of obtaining it)
• A Stage 2 Diploma in Forensic Psychology with the BPS OR hold a Stage 1 and have completed the majority of Stage 2
• If you are a Forensic Psychologist in Training on the Doctorate route you must have completed all practitioner placements and be within six months of becoming registered with the HCPC.
You'll have knowledge in psychological theory regarding treatment of violent and sexual offending and be familiar with 'what works' literature and of a range of psychotherapeutic treatment approaches. Comfortable completing parole reports and carrying out assessments such as WAIS, HCR-20, PCL-r, IPDE, VRS, you'll also be able to work in a multi-disciplinary way and bring a collaborative approach to your work with your team and with the men.


• Meaningful and vital work - We look after around 5,000 prisoners in our prisons and been in the business for 25 years, employ 2,000 colleagues in our 6 custodial contracts so you can guarantee you'll be delivering an essential service that touch people's lives., 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.


• A world of opportunity - Our diverse UK-wide operations offer unrivalled opportunities to learn and develop. You'll be able to broaden your experience and apply your skills in new ways.
• Great people - We are a motivated team who will encourage you and help you to succeed. You'll have the resources you need to do your job in a diverse and supportive environment.
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 and more
• Funding for further training
• Access to a huge range of discounts and exclusive deals such as Merlin Attractions, mobile phone, cinema, retail, leisure and hospitality discounts
• 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
• Professional and personal development opportunities, with a wide range of training and coaching available to help you grow and enrich your career
• A safe and supportive culture