Assistant Psychologist

The Blood Cancer Foundation of Michigan; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a passionate psychology graduate to join their team as a Band 4 Assistant Psychologist. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in Clinical Psychology within the NHS. You will work alongside qualified professionals, supporting therapeutic programmes and conducting clinical assessments, all while promoting the psychological health of service users. With a commitment to flexible working and professional development, this position is perfect for those eager to make a meaningful impact in the community. Join a dynamic team and start your journey in a rewarding career.

Benefits

Season Ticket Loans

NHS staff discounts

Training opportunities

Annual leave scheme

Flexible working policy

Qualifications

• Recent psychology graduate with a strong interest in clinical practice.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and support therapeutic interventions.

Responsibilities

• Support staff in developing therapeutic programmes and conducting evaluations.
• Assist in clinical assessments and provide individual therapy under supervision.

Skills

Clinical Psychology

Therapeutic Programmes

Clinical Assessments

Group Therapy

Data Collection

Education

Psychology Degree

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated psychology graduate to join us as a Band 4 Assistant Psychologist in adult community psychological services across Mid Essex. This is a valuable opportunity to work within dynamic, multidisciplinary teams and gain experience in Clinical Psychology within the NHS. The position is a 12-month fixed-term contract starting from the date of employment.

Role Responsibilities:

1. Support qualified staff in developing and delivering therapeutic programmes, and conduct service evaluation projects and audits of therapeutic interventions.
2. Co-facilitate manualised group therapy programmes.
3. Assist with clinical assessments, including shadowing and supporting both generic and specialist evaluations.
4. Provide manualised individual therapy under supervision.
5. Promote psychological health and wellbeing for service users awaiting intervention.
6. Under supervision, conduct psychological and wellbeing reviews via phone calls, utilizing protocols, self-report measures, rating scales, and semi-structured interviews.
7. Assist in collecting clinical data related to throughput, outcomes, and service development.

Candidate Attributes:

We seek motivated individuals who align with our Trust values of Care, Learn, and Empower. In return, we offer a range of benefits including:

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS staff discounts
• Training opportunities
• Annual leave scheme (buying and selling)
• Opportunities to work bank shifts and broaden experience
• Salary Sacrifice schemes (lease cars, Cycle to Work)
• Day One flexible working policy

Flexible Working and Staff Bank:

The Trust encourages flexible working arrangements. Upon appointment, you can apply for flexible working requests from day one. Additionally, our staff bank allows staff to take on shifts at our hospitals and community settings, maintaining commitment without additional shifts unless desired. If interested, please indicate your wish to join the staff bank on your New Starter paperwork.

For detailed information, please refer to the full job description and person specification attached to this advert.