Assistant Psychologist

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a confident Assistant Psychologist to join their team in Birmingham. The role involves supporting psychological care through assessments and program delivery, with opportunities for professional development and a competitive salary. Join a dedicated team making a positive impact on individuals with complex needs.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Employee assistance program

Free meals on shift

CPD opportunities

Clinical supervision and peer support

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Psychology (2:1 or above) or equivalent.
• BPS (British Psychological Society) Accredited.
• Preferably experienced in healthcare and/or in an Assistant Psychologist role.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to assessments, scoring, and reporting.
• Plan, deliver, and evaluate individual/group programs.
• Assist with clinical formulation and care plan implementation.

Skills

Psychological assessments

Clinical formulation

Care plan implementation

Research involvement

Education

Degree in Psychology (2:1 or above)

Masters degree in Psychology (preferable)

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for a confident Assistant Psychologist with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You will be working 40 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Cedars.

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills, and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

About us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then, we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism, and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10,000 employees empower 2,864 individuals across 150 services to make a positive difference to their lives through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Details

• Date posted: 22 May 2025
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £27,825 per year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: VP3F01E6A6
• Job location: Birmingham, B9 5LY

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for an Assistant Psychologist to join our team at Cygnet Cedars.

This role involves working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

At Cygnet, our perks go beyond pension schemes and professional development. You will enjoy shopping, travel, and leisure discounts, along with healthcare and financial benefits to support your well-being.

Cygnet Cedars

Cygnet Cedars is a 23-bed high dependency complex care service for men with learning disabilities, associated complex needs, and challenging behaviors. We accept emergency referrals, and our team is experienced in managing them efficiently to ensure smooth transitions for individuals.

Your Day-to-Day

We seek an academically strong candidate to support and enhance psychological care by assisting the Qualified Psychologist with:

• Contributing to assessments, scoring, and reporting (verbal/written)
• Clinical formulation and care plan implementation for psychological treatments
• Planning, delivering, and evaluating individual/group programs
• Administration, audit, research, and service development

We are looking for someone who is

• Degree qualified in Psychology (2:1 or above) or equivalent
• BPS (British Psychological Society) Accredited
• Preferably experienced in healthcare and/or in an Assistant Psychologist role
• Passionate about learning and working as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Qualified to Masters degree level or higher in Psychology (preferable)

Why Cygnet? We offer you

• Salary: £27,825 p/a
• Company pension scheme
• Employee assistance program and discount centre (e.g., NHS card)
• Free meals on shift at most sites
• Internal and external CPD opportunities
• Research involvement opportunities
• Clinical supervision and peer support

Requirements

Contracted hours: 40 per week

Please note: Successful candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Note: This vacancy may close early if a large number of applications are received.

Cygnet Health Care has been providing high-quality specialist services for over 30 years. In this role, you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users, and their families.