At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide psychological assessments and support for children in custody, ensuring their well-being.
- Company: Youth Custody Services at HMYOI Wetherby, dedicated to child welfare.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team focused on trauma-informed care and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Registered forensic psychologist with clinical experience and supervision skills.
The predicted salary is between 37338 - 44962 £ per year.
Overview
This post is for a Senior Forensic Psychologist with the Youth Custody Services (YCS) based at HMYOI Wetherby.
The post holder will be registered as a forensic psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
The role is integral to YCS Psychology Services, supporting a population of approximately 400 children in custody.
The service operates within a trauma‑informed, evidence‑based framework, collaborating across partner agencies to promote the best interests of the child.
Responsibilities
- Provide specialist psychiatric and psychological assessment, treatment and supervision for children and young people detained in HMP YCS.
- Act as a Senior Leadership Team member and contribute to interventions, safety, children’s support services, staff well‑being and support.
- Line‑manage and supervise the practice of other staff, including trainee psychologists, ensuring high quality clinical practice.
- Co‑ordinate clinical supervision for trainees on recognised training routes.
- Participate in organisational initiatives across the wider HMPPS Psychology Services Group, including CPD and career development programmes.
Qualifications & Experience
- Professional qualification as a forensic psychologist, registered with the HCPC.
- Minimum of 18 months post‑registration experience (preferably 2 years) at the time of application and at least 2 years of clinical experience at the point of taking up the post.
- Experience providing clinical supervision and knowledge of effective practice models.
- Experience working with children involved in the youth justice system is desirable, though full training and support will be provided.
- Full member of the relevant division of the British Psychological Society (BPS) or a Chartered Psychologist is an advantage.
- Good written and spoken English; ability to produce clear clinical reports.
- Eligibility (EEO)
- UK nationals
- Nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- Nationals of Commonwealth countries with right to work in the UK
- EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein nationals and their family members with settled or pre‑settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- Individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain eligible for EUSS application as of 31 December 2020
- Turkish nationals and certain family members with accrued right to work in the Civil Service
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Forensic Psychology
Clinical Assessment
Psychological Treatment
Supervision Skills
Trauma-Informed Care
Evidence-Based Practice
Collaboration with Partner Agencies
