Trainee Forensic Psychologist

Location:

Cygnet Hospital, Stevenage, Graveley Rd, Stevenage, SG1 4YS

Salary:
Up to £37,831 (FTE, depending on experience)

Hours:

Full Time, 37.5 hours (Part-Time hours may be considered)

Closing date: 26/07/2026

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

We are looking to employ an experienced Trainee Forensic Psychologist to join our Psychology Department at Cygnet Hospital Stevenage. The successful candidate will join a team of qualified, trainee, assistant & honorary psychologists. Cygnet Hospital Stevenage is an 82-bedded hospital with six wards: a medium secure male ward, two low secure (male and female) wards, two PICU male wards and one acute female ward.

• Already or due to be enrolled on a Forensic Training course that leads to professional registration as a Forensic Psychologist (e.g., BPS Stage 2, Post Graduate Diploma or Doctorate course)
• Experience in forensic settings such as hospitals, prisons or probation
• Will be working towards becoming a Practitioner Psychologist under the supervision of an HCPC-registered Practitioner Psychologist

• Work across the hospital and be attached to a secure ward, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team
• Apply skills and expertise in clinical and risk assessments
• Collaboratively develop formulations and care plans
• Deliver group and individual psychological interventions
• Offer consultation, supervision and training across the service

• Contributory pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Share incentive plan
• Free meals
• Health cash plan allowing reimbursement for health appointments such as dentist and optician visits

Applicants must submit a CV and a maximum two-page supporting statement. Applications without a supporting statement will not be considered.