Assistant Psychologist

Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in Macclesfield is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Psychologist to join their Children and Young People’s Mental Health Service. You will assist in psychological assessments, gain hands-on experience, and work alongside experienced professionals. This entry-level role requires a relevant psychology degree and offers excellent training opportunities.

Benefits

Induction training program

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for supervision and training

Qualifications

• Must have a psychology degree and eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the BPS.
• Experience in mental health services is preferred.
• Interest in clinical psychology is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering psychological assessments and interventions.
• Co-facilitate group interventions under supervision.
• Support with data collection and service evaluation.

Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Team collaboration

Knowledge of CBT and DBT

Education

Psychology degree (minimum 2:1)

Job description

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We are offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Assistant Psychologist to join our Children and Young People’s Mental Health Service (CYPMHS), supporting children, young people, and their families in Cheshire East. This post offers hands-on experience in a busy and dynamic mental health service, where you will work alongside Clinical Psychologists and other professionals.

As an Assistant Psychologist, you will assist in delivering psychological assessments and interventions under supervision. You will be involved in clinical work, data collection, service evaluation, and audit processes, supporting the team in providing high-quality care.

You will gain invaluable experience in a range of therapeutic approaches, including CBT, DBT and other evidence-based interventions. There will be opportunities for supervision and training to develop your clinical skills, with a focus on improving outcomes for young people with mental health challenges.

This post is ideal for psychology graduates aspiring to a future career in clinical psychology and is a great stepping-stone to gaining relevant experience in a clinical setting.

Essential requirements: A psychology degree (minimum 2:1) and eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the BPS.

The vacancy may close early if a high number of applications are received.

This job role, under supervision from a Principal Clinical Psychologist, will be responsible for

Supporting and enhancing the care of clients referred to the CYPMHS

Co-facilitating group interventions under the supervision of a qualified

professional Psychologist.

To assist in clinically related administration and audit and/or research

projects.

To work in the Psychology Team developing and organising data, self-help materials and other resources

Excellent Communication Skills Are Essential.

CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care – including the provision of three GP surgeries.

Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.

We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.

CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.

To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This programme welcomes you to CWP and provides you with information and training to support you in your role.

We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Lauren Adderley Job title: Principal Clinical Psychologist Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01625 712042

If you consider yourself Neurodivergent and need help to complete your application form, please contact [e-mail] or telephone [phone]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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