Assistant Psychologist - HMP Bronzefield | Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust; Ashford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider is looking for an Assistant Psychologist to join their Health and Justice Services team at HMP Bronzefield. The role involves supporting psychological practice, conducting assessments, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must hold an Honours degree in Psychology with at least a 2:1. This position offers opportunities for professional development, training, and a positive workplace environment.

Benefits

Monthly supervision

Annual personal development plans

Access to training opportunities

Relocation package available

Discount portal

Free online courses

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in psychological assessments.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of psychological frameworks and interventions.

Responsibilities

• Support professional psychological practice in the service.
• Conduct assessments and interventions as needed.
• Manage and develop efficient administration systems.

Skills

Psychological assessments

Intervention planning

Team collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Honours degree in Psychology (2:1 or above)

Job description

Overview

In our quest to deliver patient-focused quality care we are looking to recruit 1 highly motivated, innovative and enthusiastic Assistant Psychologist to join our forward thinking, friendly and expanding Health and Justice Services team at HMP Bronzefield.

The successful candidates will need to demonstrate that they have an Honours degree at 2:1 or above in Psychology, or equivalent.

By joining our Surrey Prisons Health Care Team, you will not only look after the healthcare needs of the prisoners, but you will also have the opportunity to have a real impact on promoting health and well-being. Working in partnership with the criminal justice system and other agencies, we provide responsive, dependable and high-quality primary care and mental health services to existing offenders (and those at risk of offending) in the communities we serve, to improve their health status and to encourage social inclusion.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications. Please apply as soon as possible.

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY

The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users.

As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working in our healthcare settings.

All sites in Surrey offer free use of onsite leisure facilities and free parking for staff.

Main duties and responsibilities

Supporting and enhancing professional psychological practice within the service. Providing support, co-ordination and administration to clinical, training and research functions within the scope appropriate to level of training and competence, and undertaking related tasks to enhance assessment, intervention and evaluation within the team or care group. To work independently according to a plan agreed and reviewed through regular supervision by a qualified applied HPC registered Psychologist and/or Psychological Therapist.

Clinical

• To undertake assessments and interventions (for example neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect observations and semi-structured interviews of clients, family members and others involved in the clients care), as appropriate to level of training, competence and under live or regular supervision from a qualified practitioner Psychologist.
• To assist in the development of psychologically based frameworks of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service.
• To formulate and deliver care, training or research plans within settings where there may be a hostile atmosphere, challenging behaviour or high levels of expressed emotion.
• To conduct literature searches, collate audit and outcome evidence, analyse relevant data and produce reports to inform and enhance care delivered by the service.
• To assist in the coordination and running of therapeutic groups, training or research projects.
• If required, to compile risk histories to inform care plans, risk and crisis plans.
• To work with other team members to improve care, training and research practices and the quality of life of clients.
• To attend and contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings.
• To support the delivery of evidence based psychological interventions for clients.
• To carry out other clinical and administrative tasks as appropriate to the post holder’s grade.
• To be up to date with both de-escalation, physical breakaway and PMVA techniques appropriate to the service environment.

Administration

• To develop and manage systems for efficient administration and co-ordination of care, training or research.
• To establish and maintain records and statistics concerning the service.
• To be acquainted with, implement and maintain all relevant Trust and Psychology and Psychological Therapies policies and procedures.
• To report immediately any incidents affecting staff, users or visitors on health service property in accordance with Trust policies.
• To maintain and manage systems for stock control of Psychology tests, test materials and other equipment.
• To manage diaries, work plans and project plans as required.

Professional Issues

• To abide by the BPS code of Ethics and Conduct and the Division of Clinical Psychology Professional Practice Guidelines.
• To maintain confidentiality in line with Trust policy.
• To participate in clinical and professional audit.
• To participate in and contribute to Quality Assurance initiatives.
• To develop skills and competencies that assist in the delivery of current duties.

This advert closes on Friday 19 Sep 2025

Other vacancies

We have other band 4 Assistant Psychologist vacancies within the Health & Justice Directorate. If you would like to express your interest in these roles please indicate via your supporting information.

• 2.0WTE Band 4 Assistant Psychologist - HMP High Down
• 1.0WTE Band 4 Assistant Psychologist - Perinatal Mental Health Service

Benefits and additional information

• Monthly supervision
• Annual personal development plans/appraisals
• Access to internal and external training opportunities
• Preceptorship Programme and support with Revalidation
• Relocation package*subject to meeting criteria*
• MyTrustBenefits: online portal with discounts and free online courses