Assistant Psychologist (FTC) | Grange

Neuro Rehab Times; Sutton-in-Ashfield; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Neuro Rehab Times in Sutton in Ashfield is seeking an Assistant Psychologist to join our multidisciplinary team at the Cygnet Grange and Lodge service. The role involves assisting psychology with assessments, data collection, and developing care plans for neurorehabilitation patients.

The successful candidate will hold a Psychology degree (2:1 or above), be BPS accredited, and ideally hold a Master’s degree. DBS check will be required; 40 hours/wk, 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Psychology (2:1 or above).
• BPS Accredited.
• Master’s degree in Psychology (preferable).
• Experience as an Assistant Psychologist is preferable.
• Interest in neuro rehabilitation and multidisciplinary teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assist with direct and indirect assessments, scoring and reporting.
• Adapt assessment methods for clients with communication or cognitive needs.
• Contribute to clinical/neuropsychological formulation and care planning.
• Oversee incident data gathering as part of analysis and formulation.
• Communicate results and recommendations to the multidisciplinary team.
• Plan, deliver, and evaluate individual/group programmes.
• Assist with administration, audit, research and service development.
• Receive weekly supervision and ongoing development opportunities.

Skills

Degree in Psychology (2:1+)

BPS Accredited

Master's in Psychology (preferred)

Experience as Assistant Psychologist (

Education

Degree qualified in Psychology (2:1+)

BPS Accredited

Master’s degree in Psychology (preferable)

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Location:Sutton in Ashfield – NG17 4HQ

Salary:£29,642.55 per year

Hours: Full time –40 hours

Contract:12 month fixed term contract to cover maternity

Closing date:11th September 2026 (please note, this may close earlier if a high volume of applications are received.)

We are looking for a passionateAssistant Psychologistto join our team atCygnet Grange and Lodge.

Cygnet Hospital Grange and Lodgeare two 8 bed Neuropsychiatric rehabilitation, care and treatment facilities for those affected by acquired brain injuries. The services provides a safe and secure place to aid recovery as well as offering those diagnosed with a progressive neurological disease, like Huntington’s Disease, a caring and long term placement to support and help manage the progression of their symptoms.

We are seeking an academically strong candidate to support and enhance the psychological care of patients at the service by assisting the Psychology department with;

• Contributing to direct and indirect assessments, scoring and reporting (verbal / written).
• Adapting assessment methods, intervention materials in accordance with clients’ communication difficulties, sensory needs or cognitive impairment.
• Clinical/neuropsychological formulation and implementing care plans for psychological treatment
• To oversee the gathering and collation of incident data and evidence as part of the functional analysis and formulation.
• Communicating results, formulations and recommendations arising from assessments to the multidisciplinary team.
• Planning, delivering and evaluating individual / group programmes.
• Administration, audit, research and service development.
• You would receive weekly supervision as well as informal support and development opportunities.

We’re looking for someone who is…

• Degree qualified in Psychology (2:1 or above) or equivalent
• BPS (British Psychological Society) Accredited
• Qualified to Master’s degree level or higher in Psychology (preferable)
• Experienced in an Assistant Psychologist role(preferable)
• Passionate about neuro rehabilitation, learning, and working as part of a multidisciplinary

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

What next?

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