Assistant Psychologist

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Birmingham is looking for a motivated Assistant Psychologist to join their friendly Psychology Team. In this role, you will conduct assessments and support interventions while developing invaluable clinical skills. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Psychology and strong communication skills. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Birthday off

Active Learning Hub

Employee Assistance Programme

Medicash Health Plan

Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable populations.
• Calm, professional, and patient-centred approach.
• Understanding of the Mental Health Act is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychometric assessments.
• Provide observational notes to support clinical formulation.
• Deliver psychological interventions under supervision.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Flexibility and resilience

Education

A good honours degree (2:1 or above) in Psychology

Eligibility for Graduate Basis for Membership (GBC) with the BPS

Job description

Come and join one of the UK's largest independent providers in neuro and mental healthcare. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.

Main duties of the job

Are you passionate about psychology and excited to grow your clinical experience in a specialist mental health setting? We have an exceptional opportunity for a motivated Assistant Psychologist to join our dedicated and friendly Psychology Team at Kings Norton Hospital in Birmingham.

Kings Norton Hospital provides high-quality, person-centred care for adults of all genders with severe and complex mental health needs. Our expert team works within a safe, respectful and therapeutic environment that empowers individuals to achieve positive, meaningful outcomes.

This is an exciting role where you will work closely with our Forensic Psychologist and Clinical Psychologist, playing a key part in delivering assessments, interventions and service development while developing invaluable clinical skills for your future career.

Please note: This advert will close once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

About us

Active Care Group are a pioneering national provider of complex care services, delivering pathways and better outcomes for people. We have a collaborative and holistic approach to care underpinned by proven clinical and therapeutic expertise. We specialise in supporting young people and adults with complex needs to make positive progress and lead happier, more independent lives.

Job responsibilities

The role:

This is a full-time position, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

As an Assistant Psychologist, you will play a key role within our multi-disciplinary, supporting clinicians across a variety of tasks. While full details will be shared at interview, your responsibilities are likely to include:

• Conduct psychometric assessments
• Score, analyse, and summarise assessment data
• Provide observational notes to support clinical formulation
• Deliver 1:1 and group psychological interventions under supervision
• Assist with therapeutic group planning and facilitation
• Attend multidisciplinary meetings and manage clinical queries under supervision
• Support research, audit, and service evaluation
• Maintain psychometric resources and clinical documentation

What to look forward to:

• Birthday off
• Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
• Benefits Hub giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
• Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
• Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians
• We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
• Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know
• ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group

Person Specification

Qualifications

• A good honours degree (2:1 or above) in Psychology
• Eligibility for Graduate Basis for Membership (GBC) with the BPS

Experience

• Experience working with vulnerable populations
• Strong communication, organisational, and analytical skills
• Flexibility and resilience in a busy clinical environment
• Calm, professional, and patient-centred approach
• Understanding of the Mental Health Act and mental health services would be an advantage
• Previous Assistant Psychologist or applied clinical experience is desirable but not essential - what matters most is your capability, potential and passion for learning

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.