Forensic Psychologist in Training-HMP & YOI Doncaster

1 month ago
Doncaster, South Yorkshire — Hybrid£35KFull TimePsychology
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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67% below median for Psychologist in UK — negotiate

Job Description

About the Role

Join Serco Plc as a Forensic Psychologist in Training – HMP & YOI Doncaster in United States. Location: HMP and YOI Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 8UX Salary: £35,191.78 per annum plus excellent benefits Schedule: Full-time, permanent Ready to impact a better future?

Key Responsibilities

  • as a Forensic Psychologist in Training You’ll be entrusted to: Complete psychological assessments including HCR‑20, SARA and WAIS‑IV after training and under supervision.
  • Deliver relevant psychological interventions one‑to‑one or in group settings.
  • Contribute psychological insight and support to Safer Custody procedures.
  • Complete risk assessments and psychological reports for the Parole Board or Risk Management Team.

Requirements

  • You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire to allow us to provide any support needed for you to succeed in the role.
  • From mentoring and training to our focus on internal progression, we’re proud to offer clear development opportunities – and the support and tools to help you seize them.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: £35K
  • Pension plan offered.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.

Apply to join Serco Plc as a Forensic Psychologist in Training – HMP & YOI Doncaster.

Key Skills

Psychological AssessmentsPsychological InterventionsRisk AssessmentsReport WritingResearch ActivityConsultancyTraining DeliveryHCPC RegistrationChartered StatusCommunication SkillsProblem-solvingSelf-managementReflectionResilienceProfessionalismBoundary Setting
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Forensic Psychologist in Training-HMP & YOI Doncaster at Serco Plc a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Psychology psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

Psychology — Psychologist Career Context

This Psychology position at Serco Plc is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Remote psychologist positions in Psychology have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.

Location & Logistics

This is a fully remote psychologist position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
  • Transparent compensation ($35k–$35k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychological Assessments, Psychological Interventions, Risk Assessments, Report Writing, Research Activity, Consultancy, Training Delivery, HCPC Registration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychology role.

Core responsibilities: The role involves delivering meaningful psychological interventions and assessments, such as HCR-20, SARA, and WAIS-IV, under supervision within a Category B prison setting. Responsibilities also include completing risk assessments, writing reports for the Parole Board, and contributing psychologica...

Benefits package: Pension (up to 6% contributory), Training and Development (1,100+ courses), Health and Wellbeing (EAP, Bupa, virtual GP), Discounts (1,000+ retailers), Charity Support (paid volunteering day), Employee Networks (inclusion groups). A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Serco Plc

IT Services and IT Consulting
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Benefits & Perks

Pension (up to 6% contributory)
Training and Development (1,100+ courses)
Health and Wellbeing (EAP, Bupa, virtual GP)
Discounts (1,000+ retailers)
Charity Support (paid volunteering day)
Employee Networks (inclusion groups)
7.5

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 25%

Protective Factors (4)

Hybrid work (Schedule flexibility ↓ burnout)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Supportive environment (Culture alignment key)

Interpretation: Position demonstrates all major evidence-based lifestyle protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

1mo ago