Assistant Forensic Psychologist

21955 - Assistant Forensic Psychologist - Psychology Services - HMP LeyhillGeneral Information

Salary

£34,440

Working Pattern

Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Flexible Working

Vacancy Approach

External

Location

Wotton-under-Edge

Region

National

Closing Date

02-Oct-2026

Business Unit

Psychology Services

Post Type

Permanent

Civil Service Grade

EO

Number of jobs available

1

Reserve List

12 Months

Job ID

21955

Descriptions & requirements

Job description
Overview of the job

The job holder works in a prisoner facing role as part of the Psychology Services Group, to deliver a range of tasks associated with supporting psychology service delivery. This will include direct work with prisoners as well as staff and more general data management/analysis and case management support.
Summary

The job holder will be responsible for supporting psychology services across the range of work areas; including direct assessment and intervention as required alongside data analysis and project work.

This is a non-operational job with no line management responsibilities. This role is non-rotational.
Responsibilities, Activities and Duties

The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:

  • File management, gathering and summarising file information for assessment/consultancy purposes.
  • Data gathering and basic analysis for research and consultancy purposes.
  • Complete needs analyses.
  • Support data analysis/collection.
  • Collate information to support psychological file reviews (collateral reviews).
  • Support delivery of validated and accredited programmes and associated assessments.
  • Facilitate focus groups.
  • Complete cognitive assessments and other psychometrics under supervision.
  • Support other psychology staff in their completion of assessments with clients.
  • Complete literature reviews.
  • Assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of prisoners.
  • Assist in the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service as part of the project.
  • Gain wider experience of professional psychology.
  • Develop skills and competencies that assist in the delivery of current duties.
  • Assist in the design and implementation of audit projects.

Civil Service Success Profile Criteria
Behaviours

  • Communicating and Influencing
  • Making Effective Decisions
  • Developing Self and Others
  • Delivering at Pace
  • Working Together

Technical requirements

  • A Psychology Degree conferring Graduate Basis of Registration with the British Psychological Society. Minimum degree classification of 2:2.
  • Complete relevant continued professional development which wil include an MSc in Forensic Psychology if not already held.
  • Job holders must complete specific training in their specialism once they take up post.

Hours of Work (Unsocial Hours) Allowances

37 hour working week.

Additional Information

Working Arrangements & Further Information

The MoJ offers Hybrid Working arrangements where business need allows. This is an informal, non-contractual form of flexible working that blends working from your base location, different MoJ sites and / or from home (please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas). Some roles will not be suitable for Hybrid Working. Similarly, Hybrid Working will not suit everyone's circumstances. Arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate(s) and subject to regular review.

For nationally advertised roles, the successful candidate(s) will be appointed to a MoJ office location, which may include their nearest Justice Collaboration Centre or Justice Satellite Office. This will be discussed and agreed on the completion of pre-employment checks.

Some of MoJ's terms and conditions of service are changing as part of Civil Service reform. The changes will apply to staff joining MoJ who are new to the Civil Service. Staff joining MoJ from other civil service employers will transfer onto the new MoJ terms if they are already on 'modernised' terms in their current post or onto 'unmodernised' MoJ terms if they are on 'unmodernised' terms at their current post. Details will be available if an offer is made.

Standard full time working hours are 37 hours per week excluding breaks which are unpaid. HMPPS welcomes part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns, where they meet the demands of the role and business needs. All applications for part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns will be considered in accordance with the HMPPS' Flexible Working policy.

If you are a current NPS employee, this vacancy may be available on a Loan basis for up to 2 years. Applications are invited from suitable qualified staff.

The Loan/Secondment is subject to the approval of the selected candidate's Business Unit, which should be obtained before confirmation of appointment.

Benefits

Annual Leave

-The holiday year runs from 1 March. If you work a non standard work pattern your leave entitlement may be expressed in either hours or days as appropriate. Leave entitlement is calculated on a pro-rata basis and you will be advised of your actual entitlement on appointment. If you were appointed internally and your leave was previously calculated in days, this will continue to be the case.

Bank, Public and Privilege Holidays

-You are entitled to 9 days (66 hours 36 minutes) in recognition of bank, public and privilege holidays. These hours are added to your annual leave allowance. There is a requirement to work some public and bank holidays subject to your shift pattern and the operational needs of the establishment

Pension

-The Civil Service offers a choice of two pension schemes, giving you the flexibility to choose the pension that suits you best.

Work Life Balance

HM Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) is keen to encourage alternative working arrangements. Work life balance provides greater opportunities for staff to work more flexibly wherever managers and establishments can accommodate requests to do so. HMPPS offers flexible working subject to completion of a satisfactory probationary period and NVQ

Season Ticket Advance

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