Clinical Associate Psychologist

Overview

In this role you will support psychological care for prisoners at HMP Doncaster, conducting assessments and delivering low-to-medium intensity interventions. You will work with the MDT to triage needs, create formulations, and tailor interventions within PTTS guidelines. The position offers a clear development path with regional and national opportunities, in a secure, demanding environment. You’ll contribute to safer, evidence-based mental health support while advancing your clinical skills.

Pay / Benefits

• Bespoke induction
• Career development opportunities (regional and national)
• Learning Management System for ongoing learning
• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline
• Financial assistance when needed

Responsibilities

• Identify patients who may benefit from psychological interventions and triage with the MDT, prioritising by clinical need and safety considerations
• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments, including risk assessment, and develop formulations for care planning
• Deliver appropriate individual and group interventions aligned with PTTS pathways and guidance from the registered psychologist
• Monitor and evaluate interventions using PTTS-recommended measures
• Collaborate with the MDT to support patient care and release planning under policy guidance
• Support career and skills development through internal/external opportunities
• Engage in ongoing learning through bespoke induction and the Learning Management System
• Contribute to service policy updates and best practices within the clinical psychology framework

Key requirements

• Level 7 Apprenticeship in Clinical Psychology
• MSc in Psychology (or equivalent)
• Bachelor of Science in Psychology or MSc in Forensic/Health (minimum educational exposure)
• Foundation training in evidence-based frameworks (CFT, CBT, DBT, ACT)
• Knowledge of evidence-based therapies for mental health distress
• Experience with patients in forensic or secure environments
• Eligibility to work in the UK and successful vetting checks
• Discretion and ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team

• Teamwork and collaboration
• Strong communication skills
• Risk awareness and professional judgment
• Evidence-based therapies (CFT, CBT, DBT, ACT)
• Psychological assessment and risk assessment
• Developing psychological formulations

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