Assistant Psychologist | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Leigh on Sea; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Leigh on Sea, UK, is seeking a compassionate and motivated psychology graduate for the role of assistant psychologist. The successful candidate will deliver neuropsychological assessments and contribute to service evaluation within a multidisciplinary team. The position offers excellent support, professional development, and benefits like 27 days of holiday, pension contributions, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Excellent pension scheme

Staff discounts

Interest-free season ticket loans

Qualifications

• Eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the British Psychological Society.
• Ability to travel within the geographical area covered by services if needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver neuropsychological assessments to patients.
• Contribute to ongoing service evaluation and development.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Compassionate

Motivated

Clerical accuracy

Ease with numbers

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Psychology (2:1 minimum)

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and compassionate psychology graduate to join the Psychological Services for Older People in South Essex as an assistant psychologist.

We request applicants include in their supporting information a paragraph on their understanding of the psychological needs of older people. This should be no more than 500 words. Applicants suspected of using AI within this section will be rejected.

Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all of our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately your application form be rejected from the process.

This post will close early should we receive a high number of applications.

This post offers the opportunity to develop skills in the delivery of neuropsychological assessments to people referred to our memory assessment services, and to contribute to ongoing service evaluation and development through audit and research.

The successful candidate will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team, and have the chance to work alongside other assistant psychologists and attend continuous professional development groups. Weekly clinical supervision with qualified psychologists will be provided.

We would like to recruit staff who are passionate about working with Older People. However, prior experience is not necessary.

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.
• 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.

The successful applicant must have an Undergraduate Degree in Psychology of at least a 2:1 and eligibility for a Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the British Psychological Society. It would be advantageous for the successful candidate to be able to travel due to the geographical area covered our services, unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010, which prevents you from driving. A high degree of clerical accuracy and ease with numbers is also required.

For an informal discussion about this post, please contact:

Dr Angelica Muresan, Senior Clinical Psychologist on 01702 226 190

This advert closes on Tuesday 9 Dec 2025