Assistant Psychologist

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Brighton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Psychologist to join our Inpatient and Urgent Care Service, working within the Bridgwater Home Treatment Team. This role offers valuable experience supporting people experiencing acute mental health difficulties and crisis, while collaborating with experienced psychologists and a dedicated multidisciplinary team.

You will help deliver psychologically informed care to individuals who may otherwise require hospital admission,

Job description

Are you passionate about improving the lives of people with complex mental health needs? Do you want to develop your psychological skills in a fast-paced, highly supportive service where every day brings the opportunity to make a meaningful difference?

We're looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Psychologist to join our Inpatient and Urgent Care Service, working within the Bridgwater Home Treatment Team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience supporting people experiencing acute mental health difficulties and crisis, while working alongside experienced psychologists and a dedicated multidisciplinary team.

You'll help deliver psychologically informed care to people who may otherwise require hospital admission, supporting them in their own communities during some of the most challenging periods of their lives. Through assessment, formulation and evidence-based interventions, you'll play a vital role in promoting recovery, hope and psychological wellbeing.

We are proud of our recovery-focused, trauma-informed culture, where kindness, compassion and collaboration with Experts by Experience shape everything we do. You'll be supported to grow your skills, contribute to service development and quality improvement, and work in an environment that values learning, innovation and teamwork.

If you're motivated by making a difference and want to build your career in mental health psychology, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a 30 hour per week post.