14824 - Principal Psychologist - Psychology Services - LTHSE - HMP Garth
| Posting date: | 19 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £71,027 to £78,129 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 March 2026 |
| Location: | PR26 8NE |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Ministry of Justice |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 14824 |
Summary
Head of Psychology HMP Garth.
This is an opportunity to lead a team of Forensic Psychology staff within this High Security setting.
The post holder will be a core member of the establishment senior management team, providing consultancy to the Governor and working in close operational and clinical partnership with multidisciplinary colleagues. As Head of Psychology, they will be part of the Long Term and High Security Estate Psychology senior leadership team, joining a highly supportive network of peers. The role provides exciting opportunities to continue the development of the Psychology Service and contribute to the provision of a safe and rehabilitative environment for men in long term custody. Within the wider directorate there are ongoing opportunities for involvement in innovative projects, organisational consultancy and personal continued professional development
This is an opportunity to lead a team of Forensic Psychology staff within this High Security setting.
The post holder will be a core member of the establishment senior management team, providing consultancy to the Governor and working in close operational and clinical partnership with multidisciplinary colleagues. As Head of Psychology, they will be part of the Long Term and High Security Estate Psychology senior leadership team, joining a highly supportive network of peers. The role provides exciting opportunities to continue the development of the Psychology Service and contribute to the provision of a safe and rehabilitative environment for men in long term custody. Within the wider directorate there are ongoing opportunities for involvement in innovative projects, organisational consultancy and personal continued professional development