Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a keen and enthusiastic band 4 Assistant Psychologist to join the Pathways Enhanced Resettlement Service (PERS). PERS forms part of the Offender Personality Disorder (OPD) Pathway and is based at HMP Kirkham in Lancashire.
Offender Personality Disorder Services (OPDS) are part of Forensic Community Services within the Specialist Services Network in Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT). OPDS are delivered in partnership with His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) and provide support to prison and probation teams.
The post of Assistant Psychologist sits within a wider multi-disciplinary team that includes the PERS Clinical Lead and prison colleagues.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support all aspects of the service delivery, in particular supporting the delivery of the clinical model, engaging in supervision, supporting the delivery of structured sessions/group work and collecting and inputting data as required. The post holder will also be involved in screening referrals for suitability and assisting with co-ordination and completion of assessment work.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- An honours degree in psychology. Eligibility for graduate membership of BPS.
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of the clinical needs and strengths of service users with personality related needs and a history of offending behaviour.
- Knowledge of the principles of formulation.
Experience
Essential
- Direct clinical / clinical research experience involving service users with personality related needs, risk and / or offending behaviour and / or complex mental health needs
- Experience of working within a relevant health care setting
- Experience of working within Multi-Disciplinary Teams
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 20 October 2025
