Assistant Psychologist - Learning Disability IST, Community

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Braintree; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for an Assistant Psychologist in the North Essex Intensive Support Teams. The role supports Clinical Psychologists with assessments and interventions for adults with learning disabilities, across community bases with occasional home visits. Training and research opportunities may be available.

Closing date: 12 November 2026. Sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• High level communication skills, including handling emotive settings.
• Experience and competence in cognitive-behavioural techniques or other relevant approaches.
• Willingness to travel across bases and to clients' homes as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, delivering and monitoring psychology interventions under supervision.
• Assist in assessment of behavioural and psychological functioning and data gathering.
• Contribute to writing psychological reports and maintaining accurate records.

Skills

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Assessment/report writing

Education

Upper second class honours in psychology

Graduate membership of the British Psychological Society

Postgraduate training in psychology/mental health

Job description

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for an Assistant Psychologist in the North Essex Intensive Support Teams. The role supports Clinical Psychologists with assessments and interventions for adults with learning disabilities, across community bases with occasional home visits. Training and research opportunities may be available.

Closing date: 12 November 2026. Sponsorship is not offered.