Assistant Psychologist

Pertemps Medical Professionals; Norwich; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 48,000; Full time

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Job summary

Pertemps Medical Professionals in Norwich is seeking an Assistant Psychologist for a full-time contract with an NHS client. The role involves assisting with early developmental history taking by liaising with parents and teachers, and conducting school-based observation assessments.

You will work independently, have knowledge of ASD/ADHD, hold a BPS-recognised psychology degree, and have an enhanced DBS plus UK right to work.

Qualifications

• BPS-recognised BSc Hons Psychology degree
• Experience in ADHD/neurodevelopmental pathway
• Enhanced DBS (child and adult workforce)
• Right to work in the UK
• Knowledge of ASD and ADHD
• Availability to start within two weeks

Responsibilities

• Assist with early developmental history taking by liaising with parents and teachers
• Conduct school-based observation assessments
• Act as a School Liaison
• Travel to and work face-to-face in Norwich
• Work independently and perform qualitative data gathering

Skills

Qualitative data gathering

Independent working

ADHD/neurodevelopmental knowledge

ASD knowledge

Education

BPS BSc Hons Psychology

Job description

This full‑time contract position as an Assistant Psychologist in Norwich offers £250–£260 per day. The successful candidate will support an NHS client, assisting with early developmental history taking by liaising with parents and teachers, conducting school-based observation assessments, and acting as a School Liaison.

Applicants must hold a BPS‑recognised BSc Hons Psychology degree, have experience within the ADHD/neurodevelopmental pathway, and be confident in qualitative information gathering. Independent working, knowledge of ASD and ADHD, an enhanced DBS, and the right to work in the UK are essential. A full UK driving licence with vehicle access is required, while an NHS Smartcard and BPS graduate membership are desirable. Availability to start within two weeks is necessary.

ESSENTIAL criteria

• BSc Hons Psychology Degree recognised by the BPS


• Available to start within 2 weeks notice


• Enhanced DBS (child and adult workforce)


• Right to work in the UK


• Experience in ADHD/neurodevelopmental pathway


• Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle


• NHS Smartcard (Desirable)


• BPS graduate membership (Desirable)

Pertemps Psychological Therapies are looking to appoint an experienced Assistant Psychologist to support our NHS client based in Norwich. You will assist with early developmental history taking by liaising with parents and teachers, conduct school-based observation assessments and act as a School Liaison. You must be confident in qualitative data gathering, work independently and have knowledge of ASD/ADHD and Neurodevelopmental conditions. You must be able to travel to and work face‑to‑face in Norwich.

Please note that the essential criteria has changed since the original job posting - if you have previously applied, please review the essential criteria and reapply if you meet the new criteria.

Compliance requirements

• DBS check


• Reference checks


• Occupational Health Clearance (proof of immunity to Hep B, Measles and Rubella)


• Right to work – Passport/Visa


• Mandatory Training Qualification Certificates

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