Assistant Psychologist – MDT Health & Weight Mgmt

NHS National Services Scotland; Clydebank; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an assistant psychologist to support its Psychology team. In this fixed-term role until March 2026, you will facilitate therapeutic activities, contribute to multidisciplinary clinical care, and develop your psychology skills. The ideal candidate will have a 2:1 degree in Psychology and relevant experience in therapeutic group facilitation. Flexible working options are available, and the organization promotes a culture of inclusion.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• 2:1 degree in Psychology (or equivalent) required.
• Experience in an assistant psychologist role is essential.
• Must have experience facilitating patient therapeutic groups.

Responsibilities

• Support the Psychology team and facilitate therapeutic activities.
• Contribute to MDT clinical care in advanced heart failure and transplant.
• Assist in developing and consolidating applied psychology knowledge.

Skills

Experience in an assistant psychologist role or equivalent

Experience facilitating patient therapeutic groups

Good knowledge of psychological theory and models of application

Education

2:1 degree in Psychology or equivalent

Job description

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an assistant psychologist to support its Psychology team. In this fixed-term role until March 2026, you will facilitate therapeutic activities, contribute to multidisciplinary clinical care, and develop your psychology skills. The ideal candidate will have a 2:1 degree in Psychology and relevant experience in therapeutic group facilitation. Flexible working options are available, and the organization promotes a culture of inclusion.