Senior Psychologists (Forensic) The Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS) is now recruiting for Senior Psychologists (Forensic) to join their team. Prison is a complex working environment and the role of a Principal Psychologist is both challenging and rewarding. Challenging, in terms of the individuals who will be in your care; rewarding, because every day you will have the opportunity to make a difference as you challenge and support them to change and to play your part in building a safer community. Job Summary The key duties and responsibilities of this role are: to identify the assessment and intervention/treatment needs within the population to undertake psychological offence focused intervention and liaise with Prisoner Develop Unit (PDU) and Psychology colleagues in relation to how needs identified may be addressed to support and provide clinical supervision to staff within the department to report directly to the Principal Psychologist to support the Principal Psychologist to take forward the development and delivery of Psychology Services Eligibility Criteria Be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a practitioner psychologist (forensic psychology) Have at least 1 year relevant post qualification experience employed in a forensic environment, with experience of undertaking risk and needs assessments and delivery of psychological interventions Expressions of interest close on Wednesday 16th September 2026 at 12 Noon. TPBN1_NI
Senior Psychologists (Forensic) in Newtownabbey employer: Northern Ireland Prison Service
The Northern Ireland Prison Service is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals within secure settings. With a strong focus on employee development, competitive salaries, and a supportive work culture, staff are encouraged to grow and thrive in their roles while contributing to the rehabilitation and support of prisoners. Working at various locations such as Maghaburry and Hydebank Wood College provides a dynamic environment where every day presents new challenges and rewards.
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Northern Ireland Prison Service Recruitment Team
