Assistant Psychologist

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in York is seeking an Assistant Psychologist to support psychological services for patients with neurological conditions. Candidates should have a degree in Psychology and a strong interest in clinical neuropsychology. This role offers opportunities for career growth in a multi-disciplinary environment, along with competitive benefits and a supportive team.

Benefits

25 days plus bank holidays

Birthday off

Active Learning Hub access

Active Reward App

Free confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Nest Personal Pension account

Medicash Health Plan access

Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with people with neurological or mental health conditions (paid or voluntary) is desirable.
• A genuine interest in clinical neuropsychology and rehabilitation.
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Keep people safe from any harm and protect their human rights.
• Deliver clinical interventions under direct supervision.
• Assist in the formulation of care plans requiring psychological treatment.
• Provide a high level of communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Organised

Motivated

Ability to work independently under supervision

Education

Degree in Psychology (2:1 or above)

Job description

Come and join one of the UK's largest providers of complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.

Are you a psychology graduate looking to gain hands-on clinical experience in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment? We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Psychologist to join our team at Woodlands Neurological rehabilitation centre in York.

Working under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist, you will support the delivery of psychological services to individuals with acquired neurological conditions and their families. This is an excellent role for someone looking to develop their career in clinical neuropsychology or related fields.

About Active Neuro

Woodlands is part of Active Neuro, the recently launched specialist division of Active Care Group. Active Neuro is redefining specialist care for individuals with acquired and traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and complex neurological conditions. With significant investment across our services, we are combining clinical excellence, cutting-edge rehabilitation technology, and a 24/7 therapeutic model to create the most advanced neurorehabilitation pathway in the UK.

Join us in our vision to provide expert, compassionate care to those with the most complex needs.

Apply today and be part of a service where your contribution matters.

Please note - this advert will close once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

What you'll be working:

We're happy to accept applications for full and part-time hours. Please state your preference on your application.

What you'll be doing:

• Keep people safe from any harm and protect their human rights
• Deliver clinical interventions under direct supervision
• Work with colleagues to assess patients and review their care in preparation for MDT meetings
• Assist in the formulation of care plans requiring psychological treatment, under the direct supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist
• Ensure all clinical documentation is of a high standard and patient notes are maintained and filed in the appropriate way
• Assist in the design and implementation of service evaluation and research projects for specialist services
• Provide a high level of communication with internal and external stakeholders
• Maintain and contribute to the standards of professional care, ethics, policies, and procedures

What you'll have:

• A degree in Psychology (2:1 or above) eligible for graduate membership of the BPS.
• Experience working with people with neurological or mental health conditions (paid or voluntary) is desirable.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Organised, motivated, and able to work independently under supervision.
• A genuine interest in clinical neuropsychology and rehabilitation.
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS.

We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident employer.

What to look forward to:

• 25 days plus bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
• Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
• Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
• A Nest Personal Pension account
• Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials like going to the dentist or opticians
• We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
• Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know
• and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group