Assistant Psychologist

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Oswestry; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for an Assistant Psychologist (Band 4). The role supports qualified practitioners in delivering and evaluating cost-effective psychological care within Primary Care Networks across Shropshire.

You will work under supervision of a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist, conduct psychological assessments and interventions, and develop a PCN-aligned group programme.

Qualifications

• First or Upper Second honours degree in psychology or equivalent with postgraduate qualification.
• Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.
• Experience of face-to-face work within a mental health service.
• Experience of working alongside other staff in an MDT.
• Experience of leading or assisting in delivery of group-based treatment.

Responsibilities

• Support and enhance psychological care by assisting qualified practitioners in the delivery of services.
• Develop and deliver a group programme for PCN Aligned Psychology.
• Provide psychological assessment and interventions under supervision.
• Work with inpatients, outpatients and staff in primary and secondary care mental health services.
• Assist in audits, statistics collection, and development of audit or research projects.

Skills

Face-to-face work

MDT collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology

Post-graduate qualification (e.g. Master's)

Job description

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Assistant Psychologist

The closing date is 16 November 2026

This role isnot eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

JOB TITLE: Assistant Psychologist BAND: Band 4 HOURS: 30hrs per week. DEPARTMENT: Mental Health Division - Shropshire DirectorateLOCATION: Primary Care Networks: several locations across ShropshireREPORTS TO: Locality Manager and specified Practice Managers.ACCOUNTABLE TO: Clinical/Counselling Psychologist, Primary Care Network

Main duties of the job

To support and enhance psychological care by assisting qualified practitioners in the delivery and evaluation of cost-effective services that meet Trust and Directorate objectives, national strategic and policy guidelines, commissioner requirements and user and carer needs and expectations. To develop and deliver a group programme for PCN Aligned PsychologyTo support and enhance the professional psychological care of clients within the service, providing psychological assessment and psychological interventions under the supervision of a qualified Clinical/Counselling Psychologist, working independently according to a plan agreed with the Clinical/Counselling Psychologist and within the overall framework of the service's policies and procedures. To work with inpatients, outpatients and staff of the primary care and secondary care mental health services. To assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, anddevelopment of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please note: If you use Artificial Intelligence (AI) as part of your application, we encourage you to review the Trust's guidance on the use of AI within the recruitment process. Further information can be found on Join Us :: Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust or www.mpft.nhs.uk/joinus

Job responsibilities

No Sponsorship or Visa will be offered for this post.

You will need to live near / within the Shropshire Area as the role is patient facing.

Please see the job descriptions.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities, and the post holdermay be required to undertake other duties which fall within the grade of thejob, in discussion with the line manager, clinical supervisor and LeadPsychologist. This job description will be reviewed regularly in the light of changing servicerequirements and any such changes will be discussed with the post holder. The post holder is expected to comply with all relevant Trust policies,procedures and guidelines, including those relating to Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and Confidentiality of Information

Person Specification

• A First or Upper Second honours degree in psychology OR a lower class with a post‑graduate qualification e.g.: Master's degree.
• Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.
• Further training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice, autism, personality disorder and
• or research design and analysis.
• Experience of face‑to‑face work within a mental health service.
• Experience of working alongside other staff in an MDT
• Experience of leading or assisting in delivery of group‑based treatment
• Has worked with clinical psychologists and has an awareness of professional standards/issues.

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 name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust