• Job Description

  Req#: E0036-25-0006?language=en&page=176&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  A fantastic opportunity has arisen withinHMP Altcourseto join our prisons Psychology team as aForensic Psychologist.

  As theForensic Psychologist,you will join us in leading and developing a range of innovative plans, including the development of a psychologically led unit and the strengthening of multi-disciplinary working to support our prisoners.

  You will help to support a team of Forensic Psychologists in Training and will support team members with their caseloads, whilst also maintaining direct contact with prisoners with complex needs, including those whose early experiences have contributed to difficulties within their personality functioning and contributed to involvement in serious offending.

  We encourage candidates with previous experience within prison establishments to apply, but we will consider those whose experience lies within the Forensic Mental Health field generally.We are able to consider newly qualified candidates, who can demonstrate the required insight into the potential demands of the role and evidence of the ongoing development of relevant skills.

  This role presents a significant opportunity for personal growth and continuing professional development.

  Main duties of the job

  • Manage and supervise Forensic Psychologists in Training and engage directly with prisoners.
  • Support and supervise staff handling cases with prisoners having complex needs.
  • Complete Parole Reports and conduct assessments (HCR20, PCL-R, IPDE, SARA).
  • Conduct forensic assessments, formulate plans, and contribute to psychological treatment for prisoners.
  • Collaborate with the Psychology and Interventions team, prisoners, and the wider prison community.
  • Attend multi-disciplinary meetings within and outside the prison and communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Lead, develop, and contribute to new Offending Behaviour Programmes (OBP) with psychological oversight.
  • Provide training on managing behaviours, personality disorders, and share information on complex case formulations with relevant teams for effective prisoner management.

  Please see attached job description for further information regarding the role requirements.

  About us

  At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all.

  Sodexos vision forHMP Altcourseis to develop a safe, stable, and progressive environment with modern facilities dedicated to reducing re-offending and enabling individuals to fulfil their potential.Every aspect of the prison is designed to help prisoners make meaningful progress in their sentence and personal development goals within a surrounding culture of rehabilitation.

  Working with Sodexo is more than a job; its a chance to be part of something greater.Youll belong in a company and team that values you for you; youll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.

  We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. Were an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome and can be the best versions of themselves.We recognise that were on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications from candidates from under-represented backgrounds.

  If you have the ambition to build a successful career and the people skills to build successful relationships,apply nowfor a career thats too good to miss.

  Details

  Date posted

  21 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Other

  Salary

  Depending on experience £58,000 per annum depending on experience

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  E0036-25-0006

  Job locations

  H M Prison Altcourse

  Higher Lane

  Liverpool

  L97LH

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  You will be the direct line manager of a team of Forensic Psychologists and Forensic Psychologists-in-Training and will support staff with their caseloads, whilst also maintaining direct contact with prisoners with complex needs including personality disorders, and serious offending histories.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  You will be the direct line manager of a team of Forensic Psychologists and Forensic Psychologists-in-Training and will support staff with their caseloads, whilst also maintaining direct contact with prisoners with complex needs including personality disorders, and serious offending histories.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • HCPC Registered Forensic Psychologist.
  • Knowledge of psychological theory in working with individuals with personality disorder, involvement in violent behaviour, and have knowledge of the potential needs of neurodiverse people.
  • Practice in the administration and interpretation of psychological assessments.

  Experience

  Essential

  • HCPC Registered Forensic Psychologist.
  • Knowledge of psychological theory in working with individuals with personality disorder, involvement in violent behaviour, and have knowledge of the potential needs of neurodiverse people.
  • Practice in the administration and interpretation of psychological assessments.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • HCPC Registered Forensic Psychologist.
  • Knowledge of psychological theory in working with individuals with personality disorder, involvement in violent behaviour, and have knowledge of the potential needs of neurodiverse people.
  • Practice in the administration and interpretation of psychological assessments.

  Experience

  Essential

  • HCPC Registered Forensic Psychologist.
  • Knowledge of psychological theory in working with individuals with personality disorder, involvement in violent behaviour, and have knowledge of the potential needs of neurodiverse people.
  • Practice in the administration and interpretation of psychological assessments.

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Sodexo

  Address

  H M Prison Altcourse

  Higher Lane

  Liverpool

  L97LH

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.sodexo.com/home.html (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Sodexo

  Address

  H M Prison Altcourse

  Higher Lane

  Liverpool

  L97LH

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.sodexo.com/home.html (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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