Clinical Associate Psychologist

Job Summary

Clinical Associate Psychologist – HMP Doncaster, a Category B resettlement prison located in the Marshgate area of Doncaster, South Yorkshire.

Full‑time: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, core business hours. Salary: £43,609 – £49,175 per annum, depending on experience.

• Identify patients who may benefit from psychological intervention following mental health triage and in discussion with the multidisciplinary team; prioritise based on clinical need, risk presentation and release planning.
• Provide comprehensive psychological assessment, including risk assessment, and develop formulations to support patients and other MDT members in understanding challenges.
• Deliver individual and group interventions in line with the Psychological & Talking Therapies Service (PTTS) pathways and guidance from the registered psychologist.
• Monitor and evaluate interventions using appropriate measures, following PTTS guidelines.
• Participate in clinical governance, supervision and professional development activities.

• Bespoke induction, including the Introducing Health in Justice training course.
• Competency framework and career development opportunities.
• Learning Management System to support learning needs.
• Support from the wider team.

• Bachelor of Science in Psychology (entitlement to graduate basis for chartered membership of the British Psychological Society) or MSc in Forensic/Health Psychology.
• Foundation training in evidence‑based psychological frameworks (CFT, CBT, DBT, ACT).
• Evidence of knowledge of evidence‑based psychological therapies relevant to managing mental health distress.
• Experience working with patients in forensic or secure environments.

Candidates must have legal right to work in the UK. Offer of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, ages, and with varied experience. We comply with applicable equal opportunity legislation and have a robust Equal Opportunities and Employment Policy in place.