Assistant Psychologist

ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Billericay; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization based in Billericay is seeking an Assistant Psychologist to join its Psychological Services for Older People. The role offers the opportunity to conduct neuropsychological assessments and work with a multidisciplinary team, developing valuable skills in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will hold an undergraduate degree in Psychology and be passionate about supporting older individuals. A fixed-term contract of 18 months is available with a salary range of £27,485 to £30,162 plus allowances.

Benefits

NHS discounts for staff

Flexible working options

Buying and Selling annual leave scheme

Qualifications

• Eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the British Psychological Society.
• Experience in direct care provision with older people is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop skills in neuropsychological assessments.
• Contribute to service evaluation through audit and research.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Understanding of mental health needs

High level of communication skills

Ability to interact with vulnerable individuals

Excellent organizational skills

Neuropsychological assessment experience

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Psychology

Postgraduate training in relevant field

Job description

Assistant Psychologist

The closing date is 21 November 2025

Assistant Psychologist in the Psychology Services for Older People (South)

18-month Fixed Term Contract

Based in Mountnessing Court, Billericay

This post will close early should we receive a high number of applications

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and compassionate psychology graduate to join the Psychological Services for Older People in South Essex as an assistant psychologist.

We request applicants include in their supporting information a paragraph on their understanding of the psychological needs of older people. This should be no more than 500 words. Applicants suspected of using AI within this section will be rejected.

Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all of our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately your application form will be rejected from the process.

Main duties of the job

This post offers the opportunity to develop skills in the delivery of neuropsychological assessments to people referred to our memory assessment services, and to contribute to ongoing service evaluation and development through audit and research.

The successful candidate will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team, and have the chance to work alongside other assistant psychologists and attend continuous professional development groups. Weekly clinical supervision with qualified psychologists will be provided.

We would like to recruit staff who are passionate about working with Older People. However, prior experience is not necessary.

About us

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including:

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment.

Join our Staff bank

What is Staff Bank?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non‑clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.

Job responsibilities

The successful applicant must have an Undergraduate Degree in Psychology of at least a 2:1 and eligibility for a Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the British Psychological Society. It would be advantageous for the successful candidate to be able to travel due to the geographical area covered our services, unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010, which prevents you from driving. A high degree of clerical accuracy and ease with numbers is also required.

For an informal discussion about this post, please contact:

Dr Koveela Sawmynaden, Senior Clinical Psychologist on 01277 634711.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

• An Upper Second (2), First (4), MSC or above 6
• Further post Graduate training in a relevant field

Knowledge

• An understanding of the needs of others with mental health problems
• Knowledge of research methods, data collection, audits, etcs
• An understanding of psychology applied to health care setting
• Knowledge of current DOH policies with regards to mental health
• High standard of report writing

Skills and Experience

• An understanding of the needs of others with mental health problems/dementia
• High level of communication skills
• Ability to communicate sensitive information
• Ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health context
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage and prioritise own workload
• Experience of paid work in direct care provision with older people
• Experience of neuropsychological assessment

Personal Qualities

• Ability to interact effectively with staff from all discipline
• Ability to interact with vulnerable others (including those with a diagnosis of mental health problems or dementia).
• An ability to work with diversity
• Personal qualities, enthusiasm, values and commitment to older people
• Shares EPUT values
• Able to complete tasks in a timely fashion

Additional Requirements

• Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately
• Ability to travel across sites and across Trust boundaries to attend meetings etc.

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.

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum plus 5% High Cost Area Fringe Allowance