Trainee Psychologist

**Trainee Psychologist - HMP**

**Location**: York
**Salary**: Competitive
**Contract**: Full-time, Permanent

**Role Overview**

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a **Trainee Psychologist** to work within **HMP**. This role offers a chance to develop professional experience under the supervision of a **Registered Forensic Psychologist**, contributing to the delivery of psychological services in a **rehabilitative and restorative** prison environment.

As a **Trainee Psychologist**, you will support offenders on their journey to rehabilitation, assisting with **risk assessments, psychological interventions, and professional reports**. This is a **structured developmental role**, providing the experience needed to progress towards registered status.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Conduct **risk and clinical assessments** under supervision
- Assist in **Parole Board reports and hearings**:

- Support the **delivery of accredited offender rehabilitation programs**:

- Develop bespoke **formulation-driven psychological interventions**:

- Participate in **prisoner case reviews and multidisciplinary meetings**:

- Contribute to **staff training and group supervision sessions**:

- Undertake **research and data collection** to improve service delivery

**Requirements**:

- **Degree in Psychology**, meeting **Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC)** with the **British Psychological Society (BPS)**:

- Completion of the **academic component of training** towards registered status (e.g., BPS-accredited MSc in Forensic Psychology)
- **Registration with a professional body**, such as the **BPS**:

- Experience working with **individuals in challenging environments**:

- Strong **analytical and communication skills**:

- Ability to work **independently and within a team**

**Desirable Experience**
- Work experience within the **criminal justice system** or related settings
- Confidence in **group work, training delivery, and risk assessments**:

- Previous experience conducting **psychological interventions**

**Why Join Us?**
- Gain **structured professional development** towards registered status
- Work within a **progressive, rehabilitative prison environment**:

- Contribute to **meaningful offender rehabilitation programs**:

- **Full support and training** provided to help you progress in your psychology career

**How to Apply**

Pay: £28,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Trainee