Forensic Psychologist in Training-HMP & YOI Doncaster
| Posting date: | 09 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £35191.78-35191.78 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 April 2026 |
| Location: | Doncaster, DN5 8UX |
| Company: | Serco Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 308266-44023530 |
Summary
Serco Limited
Location: HMP and YOI Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 8UX Salary: £35,191.78 per annum plus excellent benefits Schedule: Full-time, permanent
Ready to impact a better future? As a Forensic Psychologist in Training within our Psychological Services team, you’ll help deliver meaningful interventions and assessments that support safer, more positive outcomes for people in custody. You’ll be contributing to essential work that has a direct impact on individuals, communities, and wider society.
You’ll join a multidisciplinary team within this Category B prison, delivering high‑quality psychological services under the supervision of a Chartered Forensic Psychologist. Your work will support rehabilitation, reduce risk, and help create safer, more positive futures for those in our care.
What you’ll do as a Forensic Psychologist in Training You’ll be entrusted to:
- Complete psychological assessments including HCR‑20, SARA and WAIS‑IV after training and under supervision.
- Deliver relevant psychological interventions one‑to‑one or in group settings.
- Contribute psychological insight and support to Safer Custody procedures.
- Complete risk assessments and psychological reports for the Parole Board or Risk Management Team.
- Support and contribute to research activity within the prison.
- Provide consultancy and psychological advice to colleagues.
- Develop and deliver training to colleagues across the establishment.
- Make progress toward qualification leading to HCPC registration or Chartered status.
Does this sound like you? You’ll be a great fit for this role if you have:
- Completed Stage 1 of the BPS Qualification or an MSc in Forensic Psychology (BPS‑approved).
- Experience delivering accredited interventions.
- Experience working in forensic settings.
- Strong written, verbal, and IT communication skills.
- The ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent organisation, problem‑solving, and self‑management skills.
- The ability to reflect, seek feedback, and continuously improve.
- The resilience and professionalism to maintain appropriate boundaries.
Vetting and checks: An Enhanced DBS check is required for this role. This includes spent and unspent convictions, cautions, and any relevant information held by local police, in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and safeguarding requirements. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire to allow us to provide any support needed for you to succeed in the role.
Discover all you need to keep growing We’re one of the top 1% of international employers, so you can have confidence you’ll be part of a highly supportive culture with leaders you can count on to help you achieve your goals. From mentoring and training to our focus on internal progression, we’re proud to offer clear development opportunities – and the support and tools to help you seize them.
What we offer
- Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- Training and development: Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (including L3 Team Leader and L5 Operations Manager apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
- Health and wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco‑managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service
- Discounts: Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
- Charity: Paid volunteering day, tax‑free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity
- Employee networks: Our networks support inclusion and connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, veterans, and people from all cultural backgrounds.
Let’s impact a better future, together. Apply today.
Location: HMP and YOI Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 8UX Salary: £35,191.78 per annum plus excellent benefits Schedule: Full-time, permanent
Ready to impact a better future? As a Forensic Psychologist in Training within our Psychological Services team, you’ll help deliver meaningful interventions and assessments that support safer, more positive outcomes for people in custody. You’ll be contributing to essential work that has a direct impact on individuals, communities, and wider society.
You’ll join a multidisciplinary team within this Category B prison, delivering high‑quality psychological services under the supervision of a Chartered Forensic Psychologist. Your work will support rehabilitation, reduce risk, and help create safer, more positive futures for those in our care.
What you’ll do as a Forensic Psychologist in Training You’ll be entrusted to:
- Complete psychological assessments including HCR‑20, SARA and WAIS‑IV after training and under supervision.
- Deliver relevant psychological interventions one‑to‑one or in group settings.
- Contribute psychological insight and support to Safer Custody procedures.
- Complete risk assessments and psychological reports for the Parole Board or Risk Management Team.
- Support and contribute to research activity within the prison.
- Provide consultancy and psychological advice to colleagues.
- Develop and deliver training to colleagues across the establishment.
- Make progress toward qualification leading to HCPC registration or Chartered status.
Does this sound like you? You’ll be a great fit for this role if you have:
- Completed Stage 1 of the BPS Qualification or an MSc in Forensic Psychology (BPS‑approved).
- Experience delivering accredited interventions.
- Experience working in forensic settings.
- Strong written, verbal, and IT communication skills.
- The ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent organisation, problem‑solving, and self‑management skills.
- The ability to reflect, seek feedback, and continuously improve.
- The resilience and professionalism to maintain appropriate boundaries.
Vetting and checks: An Enhanced DBS check is required for this role. This includes spent and unspent convictions, cautions, and any relevant information held by local police, in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and safeguarding requirements. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire to allow us to provide any support needed for you to succeed in the role.
Discover all you need to keep growing We’re one of the top 1% of international employers, so you can have confidence you’ll be part of a highly supportive culture with leaders you can count on to help you achieve your goals. From mentoring and training to our focus on internal progression, we’re proud to offer clear development opportunities – and the support and tools to help you seize them.
What we offer
- Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- Training and development: Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (including L3 Team Leader and L5 Operations Manager apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
- Health and wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco‑managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service
- Discounts: Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
- Charity: Paid volunteering day, tax‑free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity
- Employee networks: Our networks support inclusion and connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, veterans, and people from all cultural backgrounds.
Let’s impact a better future, together. Apply today.
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