14591 - Senior Registered Psychologist - Psychology Services
| Posting date: | 02 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £58,471 to £64,318 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 March 2026 |
| Location: | SE28 0EB |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Ministry of Justice |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 14591 |
Summary
The Long-Term High Security Estate (LTHSE) manages some of the most complex and high‑risk prisoners in the Prison Service, including Category A and B men convicted of violent, sexual, and terrorism‑related offences. At HMP Belmarsh psychologists play a central role in the assessment, management, and rehabilitation of this diverse and challenging population. This post holder will be based at HMP Belmarsh and will work directedly onto the High Secure Unit, where the CSC is based. The job holder may be required to work across both the HSU and CSC unit if required.
The role of a Senior Registered Forensic Psychologist within Close Supervision Centres (CSCs) involves working with some of the most complex, high‑risk, and behaviourally challenging individuals within the high‑security prison estate. Psychologists form part of a multidisciplinary team responsible for assessing, managing, and supporting prisoners who demonstrate violent or highly disruptive behaviour.
Key responsibilities include delivering comprehensive psychological risk assessments, developing detailed case formulations, and providing recommendations for selection, ongoing management, and progression within the CSC system. Psychologists hold a specialist caseload, contribute to Care and Management Plans, deliver evidence‑based interventions, and advise the Central Management Group (CMG) and CSC Management Committee (CSCMC).
The role also includes staff supervision, training, consultancy, research, and participation in security and risk‑related processes such as Dynamic Risk Assessment Meetings, Category A reviews, and Parole Hearings. Strong expertise in personality disorder, mental health, complex risk assessment tools, and long‑term therapeutic work is essential, alongside advanced skills in teamwork, consultation, training, and clinical leadership.
The postholder will be required to supervise and support Forensic Psychologists in Training, requiring strong knowledge of BPS and university qualification pathways. They will also be required to line manage staff.
A key component of the job role will be to promote a joint operational‑clinical delivery model, with close collaborative working with operational colleagues, senior managers, psychiatry and mental health services, and wider stakeholders to ensure consistent, evidence‑based practice. The role offers varied, specialist opportunities and requires high‑level expertise and multidisciplinary working in a high‑security context.
The role of a Senior Registered Forensic Psychologist within Close Supervision Centres (CSCs) involves working with some of the most complex, high‑risk, and behaviourally challenging individuals within the high‑security prison estate. Psychologists form part of a multidisciplinary team responsible for assessing, managing, and supporting prisoners who demonstrate violent or highly disruptive behaviour.
Key responsibilities include delivering comprehensive psychological risk assessments, developing detailed case formulations, and providing recommendations for selection, ongoing management, and progression within the CSC system. Psychologists hold a specialist caseload, contribute to Care and Management Plans, deliver evidence‑based interventions, and advise the Central Management Group (CMG) and CSC Management Committee (CSCMC).
The role also includes staff supervision, training, consultancy, research, and participation in security and risk‑related processes such as Dynamic Risk Assessment Meetings, Category A reviews, and Parole Hearings. Strong expertise in personality disorder, mental health, complex risk assessment tools, and long‑term therapeutic work is essential, alongside advanced skills in teamwork, consultation, training, and clinical leadership.
The postholder will be required to supervise and support Forensic Psychologists in Training, requiring strong knowledge of BPS and university qualification pathways. They will also be required to line manage staff.
A key component of the job role will be to promote a joint operational‑clinical delivery model, with close collaborative working with operational colleagues, senior managers, psychiatry and mental health services, and wider stakeholders to ensure consistent, evidence‑based practice. The role offers varied, specialist opportunities and requires high‑level expertise and multidisciplinary working in a high‑security context.