Forensic Psychologist

Job Introduction

Are you an experienced forensic psychologist looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity? We're seeking a dedicated Forensic Psychologist to join our team at HMP Altcourse.

What we are offering:

• Around £50,000 plus benefits

• Monday – Friday Shift Pattern

• Site based with opportunity to work 1-2 days a week from home

• Please see our attached benefits document for a full breakdown of what we have to offer in addition to your salary.

Your Role as a Forensic Psychologist

As a Forensic Psychologist, you will work closely with the Head of Psychology to develop and promote the psychological services within the Prison and work collaboratively with the Psychology team and external stakeholders.

You will help to support a team Forensic Psychologists-in-Training and will support team members with their caseloads, whilst also maintaining direct contact with prisoners with complex needs including personality disorders, and serious offending histories.

We envisage that candidates who have worked a prison experience will have the relevant skills and knowledge for this position. However, this is an approximate guide for applicants and candidates who have worked in any Forensic Psychologist position who are looking to make the next step in their careers will also be considered.

If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge as a Forensic Psychologist, apply now and be a part of something greater at HMP Altcourse.

The Ideal Candidate

What the ideal candidate may look like: 

• You will need to be an HCPC Registered Forensic Psychologist
• Experience of working in secure settings
• Knowledge of psychological theory in working with individuals with personality disorders, histories of violence, psychopathic traits and learning disabilities.
• You will be conducting assessments and supervising others which will require practice in the administration and interpretation of psychological assessments.
• Experience of achieving Key Performance Targets

Even if you do not match all the above criteria, we would encourage you to still apply, as you may still be a good fit for the role! 

Why Join Us?

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

Sodexo’s vision for HMP Altcourse is 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. 

An opportunity too good to miss

As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day.

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions. And for that you’ll receive an excellent benefits package including access to gym facilities on site and a Blue Light card.

We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome and can be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we’re 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 now for a career that’s too good to miss.