Explore Forensic Psychologist jobs in the UK
Looking to take your Forensic Psychology experience to the next level? With more than 20+ years of experience recruiting for various psychology roles in the UK, we’ve helped many Forensic Psychologists secure their ideal job – and start making a real difference in the lives of their patients.
With negotiable rates of pay based on your level of experience, and on-going support and career guidance from our team of psychology recruitment experts, we’re here to help you elevate your career with Forensic Psychology jobs all across the country.
Our Forensic Psychology jobs include a wide range of grades/bands and locations across the UK. If you can’t find a role below, make sure to submit your CV and we’ll help you to find your dream job. Let’s affect futures together.
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If you can’t find what you’re looking for, send us your CV and we’ll be in touch as soon as a suitable job is available.
We’ve got Forensic Psychologist jobs that cover all of the UK, including:
- Aberdeen
- Belfast
- Birmingham
- Bristol
- Brighton and Hove
- Cardiff
- Coventry
- Edinburgh
- Glasgow
- Leeds
- Leicester
- Liverpool
- London
- Manchester
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Nottingham
- Plymouth
- Sheffield
- Southampton
- Stoke-on-Trent
Dedicated Forensic Psychologist recruitment consultant
As an on-framework agency, our psychology recruitment team safely place staff in NHS hospitals and Trusts across England and Wales. Once registered, you’ll benefit from the expertise of a dedicated recruitment consultant.
To be eligible to join Athona as a Forensic Psychologist, you’ll need:
HCPC registration
BPS registration
Ideally Chartered Psychologist status, with appropriate post-graduate qualifications
Other requirements may be necessary, depending on the role.
Resources to help you apply for psychologist jobs
For help with meeting any of these requirements, please take a look at our resources:
Why join Athona?
Each week we run two hassle-free payrolls
Access to a specialist recruiter on a 1-2-1 basis
Candidate of the month reward & recognition scheme
Support obtaining mandatory training & maintaining full compliance
Proud to support careers and services
Looking for other Psychologist jobs?
We’re recruiting for many other psychologist jobs across the UK, including Counselling Psychologists and Assistant Psychologists. Browse our expansive selection and find your next role today.
FAQ
To become a Forensic Psychologist in the UK, you’ll first need to complete a masters degree in Forensic Psychology, approved by the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC). This is then followed by either three years of supervised practice, or an HCPC-accredited doctoral programme which includes a third-year research thesis.
Because we are an on-framework agency, our Forensic Psychologist jobs offer negotiable rates of pay based on your level of experience and location within the UK. A Practitioner Psychologist – Forensic Female role based in Buckinghamshire, for example, could earn between £51,000 and £58,000 per year. The specific rate of pay for a role you are interested in will be displayed on its related job description page.
Forensic Psychologists typically carry out their duties in specialist NHS mental health settings, social services environments, or offender management service locations. The largest single employer of Forensic Psychologists in the UK is HM Prison Service.
