Assistant Psychologist

NHS; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare service seeks an Assistant Psychologist to join a team dedicated to improving the well-being of young individuals in a secure training center. The role involves delivering assessments, supporting therapy, and working within a multidisciplinary team to provide tailored care for vulnerable youth.

Qualifications

• Experience in a mental health or secure setting with vulnerable groups.
• Trained in delivering therapy models.
• Demonstrable passion for working with young people.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments using various approaches.
• Assist in formulating and delivering care plans.
• Coordinate therapeutic groups or clinical projects.

Skills

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Dialectical Behavioural Therapy

Compassion Focussed Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Education

Undergraduate Psychology degree (BSc)

Job description

Job Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join a developing new service aimed at improving the well-being and psychological functioning of young people at Oakhill STC. The service provides weekly individual and group therapy sessions to young people aged 12 to 18 years of age with an offending history. The role will be to support our clinical psychologist in the care of clients and to deliver psychological therapies. You will also work closely with Mental health Practitioners and the wider healthcare in delivering trauma informed service.

Main duties of the job

As part of the SECURE STAIRS model as an Assistant psychologist you would be able to work with clients with low level mental health needs using basic counselling, anxiety management and depression and anxiety. You will provide psychological assessment, formulations, and interventions under the regular clinical supervision of a qualified psychologist. Part of your role will be to deliver structured interventions that you are trained in depending on the clients need.

About Us

Oakhill Secure Training Centre is a specialized facility designed to provide a safe and structured environment for boys and girls aged 12 to 18. Our mission is to offer not only security but also care, guidance, and rehabilitation for young individuals in our care.

As part of our dedicated healthcare team, you will work alongside a range of professionals, including nurses, mental health practitioners, and support staff, to provide essential healthcare services tailored to the unique needs of each youth. Our goal is to promote physical and mental well-being, ensuring that every individual receives the support they need to thrive.

At Oakhill, we prioritize creating a nurturing and positive atmosphere where young people feel supported and respected. Through comprehensive care, education, and rehabilitation programs, we strive to empower them with the skills and confidence needed for a brighter future.

Details

Date posted

04 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

E0454-25-0015

Job locations

Chalgrove Fld

Oakhill

Milton Keynes

MK5 6FU

Job Description

Job responsibilities

To undertake psychological assessments of young people applying psychological theory, including neuro-psychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with young people, family members and others involved in their care.

To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a problems, under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist, in the detained setting.

To assist in the coordination and running of therapeutic groups or clinical projects.

To work with other staff to assess or support young people within the secure training center and contribute to multidisciplinary discussions or care guidelines as agreed with the psychologist/psychological therapist providing supervision.

To assist in the development of a psychological based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all young people of the service, across all settings where care takes place.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

To undertake psychological assessments of young people applying psychological theory, including neuro-psychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with young people, family members and others involved in their care.

To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a problems, under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist, in the detained setting.

To assist in the coordination and running of therapeutic groups or clinical projects.

To work with other staff to assess or support young people within the secure training center and contribute to multidisciplinary discussions or care guidelines as agreed with the psychologist/psychological therapist providing supervision.

To assist in the development of a psychological based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all young people of the service, across all settings where care takes place.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a mental health or secure setting with vulnerable or at risks groups (paid or voluntary considered)
• Trained or experience of delivering at least one model of therapy (for example, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Compassion Focussed Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)
• A demonstrable passion for working with young people
  
  

Qualifications

Essential

• Undergraduate Psychology degree (BSc)
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Undergraduate Psychology degree (BSc)
  
  

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.

Employer details

Employer name

DoctorPA Secure LTD

Address

Chalgrove Fld

Oakhill

Milton Keynes

MK5 6FU

Employer's website

https://www.drpasecure.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

DoctorPA Secure LTD

Address

Chalgrove Fld

Oakhill

Milton Keynes

MK5 6FU

Employer's website

https://www.drpasecure.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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