Assistant Psychologist

NHS Jobs; Coventry; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Free staff meals

Group pension plan

NHS Blue Light Card discounts

Career progression opportunities

Clinical supervision

Job summary

Cygnet is seeking an Assistant Psychologist to support and enhance psychological care within an NHS setting in Coventry. You will assist the Head of Psychology with assessment, risk management, and clinical formulation, while delivering 1:1 and group therapy as part of an interdisciplinary team.

We value a 2:1 or higher Psychology degree with BPS accreditation, postgraduate training, and prior mental health experience. DBS and references are required; clinical supervision is provided.

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology with 2:1 or higher and BPS accreditation.
• Postgraduate training in applied psychology/mental health is desirable.
• Experience in mental health services and in delivering 1:1 or group therapy is desirable.
• DBS check and references required; clinical supervision provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist with psychological assessments and risk formulation.
• Develop and implement care plans for psychological care and treatment.
• Deliver individual and group programmes; contribute to audit and service development.
• Support integration of care with interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Psychology degree

BPS Accredited

Postgraduate training

Mental health experience

Therapeutic work

Group therapy

Education

2:1 Psychology

BPS-accredited degree

Job description

Job Role We are seeking academically strong candidates to support and enhance the psychological care of patients at the service by assisting the Head of Psychology with: Psychological assessment including psychometric administration Risk assessment, safety formulation and management Clinical formulation and implementing care plans for psychological care and treatment Working with colleagues to provide integrated, whole person treatment and care Planning, delivering and evaluating individual/group programmes Administration, audit, research and service development

Candidate Profile You will be a strong team player, confident, motivated, well organised and be passionate about learning and working as part of an interdisciplinary team. You will have a good understanding of the role of therapeutic boundaries, clinical risk and the importance of evidence-based interventions. Patience and commitment are essential, but above all youll be someone with a genuine desire to help others. We are looking for someone with a good degree in Psychology (2:1 or above) or the equivalent which is BPS (British Psychological Society) Accredited. Further postgraduate training in relevant area of applied psychology and mental health is desirable. Previous experience of working within mental health services and settings is essential, and previous experience of working as an Assistant Psychologist and delivering 1:1 therapeutic work and/or group therapy sessions is desirable. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Clinical supervision will be provided as an important part of personal and professional development. We also offer an excellent Assistant Psychologist Development Programme to support our Assistant Psychologists continuing professional development.

Why Cygnet?

• Free parking
• Free meals for staff on duty
• Group pension plan
• NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card (includes big brand discounts)
• Strong career progression opportunities
• Clinical supervision and peer support
• Plus much more

This vacancy may close prior to this date if a sufficient number of applications are received. Interview dates: 28th October 2026