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Job SummaryWe are recruiting to our assistant psychology post within the Personality disorder pathway at HMP Styal.We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated psychology graduate, to work with people who have complex needs and behaviour that has brought them into custodial services and screen into the offender personality disorder pathway.You will join a small, but specialised team and we expect applicants to appreciate the kinds of issues and challenges that are faced in working with people who are in the criminal justice system and have interpersonal difficulties related to offending and/or aggression and violence towards others. Histories of significant adversity and trauma, and problems with self-harm, substance misuse, and managing relationships with others are common. Ideally, you will have prior experience in working in a forensic/secure setting and/or a service where you have supported people with complex needs. You will receive all necessary training, supervision and support to enable you to fulfil the role effectively, and to also maintain your own psychological and emotional well-being.Main duties of the jobTo contribute to the provision of a high-quality, specialist psychology service for women with complex clinical and forensic needs, detained in custody at HMP Styal.The post holder will join a psychology department that comprises clinical, and forensic psychology, clinical nurse specialist and specialist officers. The post entails supporting the provision of assessments and therapeutic interventions to inpatients, on both an individual and group basis, working with the wider prison, and under supervision and line management provided by a qualified psychologist. The post holder will also be expected to contribute to service evaluations and audits, as required.About UsGreater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.DetailsDate posted28 July 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 4Salary£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number437-7304680Job locationsHMP StyalStyal RoadWilmslowSK9 4HRJob DescriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see full Job description and Person Specification attached to this vacancy.Staff Benefits27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years Excellent pension Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Wellbeing programme Blue Light Card DiscountsJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see full Job description and Person Specification attached to this vacancy.Staff Benefits27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years Excellent pension Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Wellbeing programme Blue Light Card DiscountsPerson SpecificationEducation/QualificationsEssentialBSc/Ba Psychology 2:1DesirableFurther post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice, and/or research design and analysisExperienceEssentialWorking in mental health Working in criminal justiceDesirableAdditional experience of research evaluation and audit/publication of the application of psychological principles/service development Experience of paid or voluntary work with individuals with experience of mental health problems and/or other disabilities Experience of working with people with severe mental disorder or personality difficultiesEssentialSkills and AbilitiesHigh-level communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal), including report writing, and an ability to engage and establish positive working relationships with professionals and service users Ability to work autonomously and manage own workloadDesirableDemonstrates an ability to self-reflect Skills in group facilitationKnowledgeEssentialAwareness of background issues relating to risk and forensic mental health settings An understanding of the needs of people with mental health difficulties and/or other psychological/physical disabilitiesDesirableAwareness of one or more structured professional judgement risk assessment tools (e.g., the HCR-20v3, the RSVP, the SARA, etc) Awareness of the basic principles of one or more therapeutic approaches (e.g., schema therapy, cognitive analytic therapy (CAT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), etc)Person SpecificationEssentialAwareness of background issues relating to risk and forensic mental health settings An understanding of the needs of people with mental health difficulties and/or other psychological/physical disabilitiesDesirableAwareness of one or more structured professional judgement risk assessment tools (e.g., the HCR-20v3, the RSVP, the SARA, etc) Awareness of the basic principles of one or more therapeutic approaches (e.g., schema therapy, cognitive analytic therapy (CAT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), etc)Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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).Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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. 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