Forensic Psychologist in Training-HMP & YOI Doncaster

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 will join a multidisciplinary team within a 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:

• 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.

Qualifications and requirements:

• 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 enable us to provide any support you need to succeed in the role.

Disability confident:

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer.

Benefits:

• 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.