Assistant Psychologist | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in the UK is offering an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Psychologist. You will support community mental health teams, contribute to psychological interventions, and work closely with clinical psychologists. The role requires a motivated individual willing to work under supervision. The position includes the responsibility of engaging in service evaluation and collaborating with diverse professionals. Applications are welcome until October 1, 2025.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and motivated.
• Willingness to work under supervision.
• Ability to contribute to psychological interventions.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to psychological interventions under supervision.
• Work alongside multi-disciplinary teams.
• Support service evaluation through audits.

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Psychologist to work across the community mental health teams, within the Adult Psychology Service.

Your role will involve working closely with clinical psychologists, psychology practitioners, and multi-disciplinary teams to support the provision of a high quality and inclusive psychology offer to the client population within secondary care. Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the provision of psychological interventions (1:1 and group-based) to clients within the community mental health teams, under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist(s).
• Work alongside colleagues from other professions within the MDT, representing psychology as a unique contribution to the service.
• Be open to supervision and reflective practice, and contribute meaningfully to the clients the service is designed to serve.
• Support the evaluation of the service through audits.

Supervision and Collaboration

Role requires willingness to work with MDT colleagues and to operate under supervision from Clinical Psychologist(s).

Additional Information

For further information please contact Dr Rachael Tanner, Clinical Psychologist - West Dorset, or Lilian Garcia-Roberts, Consultant Clinical Psychologist - APS.

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do, and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves. Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. You’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion, and expertise in all we do.

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please contact [e-mail]

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This advert closes on Wednesday 1 Oct 2025