Assistant Psychologist

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Leigh on Sea; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Leigh on Sea seeks an enthusiastic Assistant Psychologist to support the Psychological Services for Older People. This role offers the opportunity to develop neuropsychological assessment skills and contribute to audits and research in a multidisciplinary team. Applicants should hold a Psychology degree with at least a 2:1 and possess excellent communication and organizational skills. Prior experience is not necessary, making this an excellent opportunity for recent graduates.

Benefits

27 days holiday, plus bank holidays

Excellent pension plan

Flexible working options

Mental health support and counselling services

Staff discounts and interest-free travel loans

Qualifications

• Must have an Undergraduate Degree in Psychology of at least a 2:1.
• Eligibility for a Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the British Psychological Society.
• High degree of clerical accuracy and ease with numbers required.

Responsibilities

• Work in a multidisciplinary team to deliver neuropsychological assessments.
• Contribute to ongoing service evaluation and development through audit and research.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to apply psychological knowledge

Understanding of mental health needs

Experience in direct care provision

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Psychology

Further post graduate training

Job description

Assistant Psychologist

The closing date is 09 December 2025.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated and compassionate psychology graduate to join the Psychological Services for Older People in South Essex as an Assistant Psychologist.

We request applicants include in their supporting information a paragraph on their understanding of the psychological needs of older people. This should be no more than 500 words. Applicants suspected of using AI within this section will be rejected.

Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all of our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately your application form will be rejected from the process.

This post will close early should we receive a high number of applications.

Main duties of the job

This post offers the opportunity to develop skills in the delivery of neuropsychological assessments to people referred to our memory assessment services, and to contribute to ongoing service evaluation and development through audit and research.

The successful candidate will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team, and have the chance to work alongside other assistant psychologists and attend continuous professional development groups. Weekly clinical supervision with qualified psychologists will be provided.

We would like to recruit staff who are passionate about working with Older People. However, prior experience is not necessary.

About us

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.
• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Job responsibilities

The successful applicant must have an Undergraduate Degree in Psychology of at least a 2:1 and eligibility for a Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the British Psychological Society. It would be advantageous for the successful candidate to be able to travel due to the geographical area covered our services, unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010, which prevents you from driving. A high degree of clerical accuracy and ease with numbers is also required.

For an informal discussion about this post, please contact:

Dr Angelica Muresan, Senior Clinical Psychologist on 01702 226 190

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

• An Upper Second (2), First (4), MSC or above 6
• Further post Graduate training in a relevant field

Knowledge

• An understanding of the needs of others with mental health problems
• Knowledge of research methods, data collection, audits, etcs
• An understanding of psychology applied to health care setting
• Knowledge of current DOH policies with regards to mental health
• High standard of report writing

Skills and Experience

• An understanding of the needs of others with mental health problems/dementia
• High level of communication skills
• Ability to communicate sensitive information
• Ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health context
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage and prioritise own workload
• Experience of paid work in direct care provision with older people
• Experience of neuropsychological assessment

Personal Qualities

• Ability to interact effectively with staff from all discipline
• Ability to interact with vulnerable others (including those with a diagnosis of mental health problems or dementia).
• An ability to work with diversity
• Personal qualities, enthusiasm, values and commitment to older people
• Shares EPUT values
• Able to complete tasks in a timely fashion

Additional Requirements

• Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately
• Ability to travel across sites and across Trust boundaries to attend meetings etc.

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.

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust