Assistant Psychologist | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Basildon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health service provider in the UK is seeking an Assistant Psychologist to join their Learning Disabilities Psychological Service. The role involves developing care frameworks for individuals with learning disabilities, maintaining clinical records, and delivering psychological support under qualified supervision. Candidates should have a degree in psychology and a passion for transforming lives through patient care. Flexible working arrangements and a supportive team culture are offered, with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Up to 14.5% pension

Staff discounts including NHS discounts

£8K relocation package

Interest-free season ticket loans

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology or equivalent.
• Experience in mental health settings preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing psychological frameworks for clients.
• Maintain clinical records in accordance with professional codes.
• Prepare assessment materials as needed.

Skills

Psychological assessment skills

Clinical record keeping

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Psychology

Job description

Overview

Are you ready for your 2025 role? Grow your behaviour specialist career in learning disabilities today and join a vibrant team to improve and implement care provision for adults with learning disabilities, considering assessment, intervention/therapeutic support. Essex University Partnership University Trust’s Learning Disabilities Psychological Service in South Essex is expanding. This is a great time for a highly motivated assistant psychologists passionate about transformation to join the team and support development of the service. The assistant psychologist will work under direct supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist and behaviour therapist, who will retain clinical responsibility for the work carried out, provided that the clinical work is within the care plan specified. To participate in audit, service evaluation and/or research, and to undertake teaching or project work under the supervision of a qualified psychologist. Specific duties will be determined on the basis of skills and experience and operational service requirements, and may vary occasionally as service needs/requirements change. You will join the team in supporting people with learning disabilities and their carers across the community and also within an assessment and treatment inpatient unit.

Main duties

1. To assist in the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service
2. To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping and report writing in accordance with professional codes of practice of the British Psychological Society and Trust policies and procedures.
3. To prepare any assessment equipment/materials as required.
4. To undertake specific administrative duties as required.
5. To undertake continued professional development in line with BPS recommendations in order to develop skills and competencies that assist in the delivery of current duties.

Why consider a behaviour therapist career in learning disabilities?

• It offers varied and interesting work to challenge and develop your skills.
• It will give you flexibility and freedom to use different models and approaches in your practice.
• We value your expertise and empower you to use your experience and skills to provide the best possible care to your patients.
• We want you to advocate for our patients, see behind the diagnosis and improve the perception of learning disability in our society.

Valuing you and support

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service.
• Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Application details

If you would like to talk to somebody about this vacancy then please contact Dr Rachael Miller, Consultant Clinical Psychologist / Head of Learning Disability Psychological Service on Tel:[phone]

The South Essex area is geographically close to London with good transport links to the East Anglia region, it has a more affordable standard of living than London itself, making it an attractive place to live and work.

We seek professionals motivated to change lives by focusing on patient care that helps individuals flourish, focusing on their well-being and self-determination and aiming for their optimal development. This will be applied via a strength-based approach to their learning disability practice.

Roles are available as part of a well-established, highly professional multidisciplinary team of psychologists, psychiatrists, therapists and nurses.

We offer multiple options for further professional development through wider collaborative working with the Essex Learning Disability Partnership, including the development of neuro-developmental disorders, dementia and challenging behaviour pathways.

This advert closes on Wednesday 17 Sep 2025