Assistant Psychologist | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Billericay; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Billericay seeks an enthusiastic Assistant Psychologist for an 18-month fixed-term contract. The role involves delivering neuropsychological assessments, contributing to service evaluation, and collaborating within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should possess a minimum 2:1 Bachelor's degree in Psychology. The position offers flexible working options, NHS discounts, and excellent training opportunities.

Benefits

Season Ticket Loans

NHS discounts for staff

Excellent training facilities and opportunities

Buying and selling annual leave scheme

Opportunities to work bank shifts

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 Bachelor's degree in Psychology required.
• Ability to travel within the geographical area of services.
• No prior experience with older people is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop skills in delivering neuropsychological assessments.
• Contribute to service evaluation and development.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members.
• Receive weekly clinical supervision.

Skills

Good clerical accuracy and numeracy skills

Passion for working with older people

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology (minimum 2:1)

Eligibility for a Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership

Job description

Assistant Psychologist – Psychology Services for Older People (South)

18‑month Fixed Term Contract
Based in Mountnessing Court, Billericay

Overview

An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and compassionate psychology graduate to join the Psychological Services for Older People in South Essex as an assistant psychologist. Applicants should provide a brief paragraph (up to 500 words) on their understanding of the psychological needs of older people.

Responsibilities

• Develop skills in delivering neuropsychological assessments to patients referred to our memory assessment services.
• Contribute to ongoing service evaluation and development through audit and research.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with other assistant psychologists and attending continuous professional development groups.
• Receive weekly clinical supervision with qualified psychologists.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology (minimum 2:1).
  • Eligibility for a Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the British Psychological Society.
• Good clerical accuracy and numeracy skills.
• Willingness to travel within the geographical area of the services (unless a disability prevents driving, as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
• Passion for working with older people—prior experience is not required.

Benefits & Development

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and selling annual leave scheme
• Opportunities to work bank shifts and broaden experience in other areas
• Salary sacrifice schemes, including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day‑One flexible employer policy

Flexible Working & Staff Bank

The Trust encourages flexible working; applicants can discuss options with the recruiting manager and may apply for a flexible working request from day one. All permanent staff are automatically enrolled in the EPUT NHS Staff Bank, which hires clinical and non‑clinical professionals for shifts at trust hospitals and community settings. Fixed‑term staff are invited to join the Staff Bank on their New Starter paperwork.

Application & Contact

Preferable for applicants to contact Dr Koveela Sawmynaden, Senior Clinical Psychologist, at 01277 634711 for informal discussion about the post.

Note: Sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants who require sponsorship will be rejected from the process.

This advert closes on Friday 21 Nov 2025.