Assistant Psychologist | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Chelmsford; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization is seeking an Assistant Psychologist to support their Offender Personality Disorder service. You will work in a dynamic environment alongside qualified professionals to aid in the assessment, intervention, and evaluation processes for individuals on probation with personality disorders. The role allows for flexibly remote working with opportunities for professional development and contributions to research. A solid support system and several benefits make this position ideal for someone looking to grow in the field.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Excellent pension

NHS staff discounts

£8K relocation package

Interest-free season ticket loans

Qualifications

• Experience in psychology or a relevant field.
• Ability to support group and individual interventions.
• Understanding of personality disorder management.

Responsibilities

• Support service objectives alongside health and probation professionals.
• Contribute to research and service evaluation.
• Assist with direct interventions for individuals meeting service criteria.

Job description

An exciting opportunity for a new Assistant Psychologist has arisen to support the Essex Offender Personality Disorder (Essex OPD) service.

Essex OPD is a jointly commissioned service with HMPPS which offers consultation, training and support to Probation Practitioners working with people on probation who have a likely or diagnosed personality disorder. The post holder would work alongside qualified psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Probation Officers and other professionals in health and probation settings to support service objectives. This would include supporting the recommendations from formulations, supporting group and individual interventions in addition to contributing to research and service evaluation. The role is largely remote with a nominal base in Chelmsford. It would involve some travel across Essex, particularly to the local Approved Premises (AP) in Basildon and the local probation office there also.

The post holder would have input into both the Core and Intensive Integrated Risk Management Service (IIRMS), locally called RAISE. This would include input into the running of a local hub where face‑to‑face interventions are implemented and helping to facilitate other direct interventions for those who meet service inclusion criteria.

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• 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.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a detailed list of responsibilities.

This advert closes on Thursday 4 Dec 2025