Forensic Psychologist in Training-HMP & YOI Doncaster

Job Req ID: 301443

Posting Start Date: 25 Jun 2025

Location:

Doncaster, South Yorkshire, GB, DN5 8UX

Contract Type: Full Time

Job Advertisement:

Forensic Psychologist in Training – HMP Doncaster

South Yorkshire, DN5 8UX

Full-Time, Permanent

Salary - £34,084.05 per annum

Here at Serco, we are looking for an FPiT to join us at HMP Doncaster, a Category B male establishment prison based in South Yorkshire. The operational capacity is 1145 prisoners who are serving a range of sentences including trial, remand, those awaiting sentence and convicted men serving up to life in prison. 

Joining our onsite team at this Category B prison, you’ll play a key role in delivering Psychological Services to our prisoners. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering Psychological Services at HMP Doncaster, however the role may also involve travel to other Serco-run sites. The role will be under the supervision of a Chartered Forensic Psychologist.  Specific duties will vary and relate to functions across several different areas, however some of the main responsibilities of the FPiT are as follows:

To complete psychological assessments of prisoners including HCR-20, SARA and WAIS-IV after training and under supervision.

To deliver, under supervision, relevant psychological interventions with prisoners on a one-one basis or in groups, as deemed necessary by the Head of Psychological Services.

To contribute psychological knowledge - and provide support - to prison Safer Custody procedures.

To complete risk assessments and psychological reports as directed by panels of the Parole Board or Risk Management Team to specified deadlines.

To be involved in research within the prison as required by the Head of Psychological Services and Senior prison managers.

To provide a consultancy role to staff in psychological matters.

To develop and deliver training to prison staff and colleagues.

To make progress towards qualification enabling Registration with the HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist or Chartered status as a Forensic Psychologist.

What you will need to do the role:

Essential – To have completed Stage 1 of the BPS Qualification or an MSC in Forensic Psychology (BPS approved).

Experience:

Essential - Experience of delivering accredited interventions.

Essential - Experience of working in forensic settings.

Skills and Abilities:

Be able to work within a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and under supervision.

Be able to work independently and to self-direct.

Have excellent written, verbal and IT communication skills.

Have excellent organisational skills and ability to manage a large workload.

Be able to reflect on own performance, seek and reflect on feedback and to strive towards continuous improvement.

Have excellent problem solving and self-management skills.

Be able to maintain professional and ethical boundaries and to demonstrate resilience.

Why Serco:

Meaningful and vital work – We look after around 5,000 prisoners in our prisons, and we have been in the business for 25 years. We 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.

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:

A competitive salary.

Flexible working opportunities.

Time in work for study.

A fantastic culture and supportive team; volunteer leave; continuous training & development opportunities.

A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Thrive App, Simply Health Plans and more.

Access to a huge range of discounts and exclusive deals.

The chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion.

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.

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