Band 8a/b Psychologist - Prison

The role

This role provides specialist psychological assessments, formulations, and interventions for adults with complex presentations. You will support staff teams in managing challenging behaviour and trauma across two male secure environments.

What you will do

• Provide specialist psychological assessments, formulations and interventions for adults with complex presentations
• Support staff teams in understanding and managing challenging behaviour, trauma and risk
• Deliver reflective practice groups and staff wellbeing sessions
• Offer clinical leadership and contribute to evidence-based service development
• Supervise and guide junior psychology team members
• Work closely with multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure psychologically informed care across both sites
• Prioritise clinical excellence while balancing responsibilities across two secure settings

Required qualifications

• HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist (Clinical, Counselling or Forensic)
• Experience supporting adults with complex mental health or behavioural needs
• Confidence working with trauma-related presentations or challenging behaviour
• Experience supervising junior colleagues or contributing to clinical leadership

Nice to have

• Forensic or secure-setting experience is desirable

Benefits

• Significant autonomy and influence within a psychologically led service
• Opportunities to deliver reflective practice and staff support
• A supportive and experienced MDT environment
• Flexible part-time schedule (minimum 2 days per week)
• Competitive pay aligned with Band 8a–8b experience
• Development opportunities within a specialist forensic setting

About the company

Pulse offers industry-leading support for psychology practitioners, including access to exclusive roles, a dedicated consultant, streamlined compliance, weekly payroll and flexible working opportunities.