Assistant Psychologist Mental Health Psychology (Community)

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Haverfordwest; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health organization in Haverfordwest is looking for a passionate Assistant Psychologist to join the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team. Applicants must hold an upper second-class honours degree in Psychology and possess the Graduate Basis for Registration with the British Psychological Society. Key responsibilities include aiding in psychological assessments and supporting the mental health of the community. The role requires innovation and a commitment to improving services. Salary ranges from £31,516 to £38,364 annually, pro-rated for part-time.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to improving mental health services.
• Experience working with clinical populations is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating the development of collaborative formulations.
• Undertaking protocol-based psychological assessments.
• Contributing to clinical governance and record keeping.

Skills

Innovation

Enthusiasm

Independent working

Team collaboration

Education

Upper second-class honours degree in Psychology

Graduate Basis for Registration with the BPS

Job description

The Psychology Adult Mental Health (AMH) Service is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity to join the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team (CRHTT), based in Bro Cerwyn, Haverfordwest. This is a permanent, 1.00 wte (5 days/37.5 hours per week) Band 5 Assistant Psychologist position to work in the community, and the successful applicant will be working alongside the Assistant Psychologists across the other counties (Carmarthen, Aberystwyth, and Llanelli).

The post-holder needs to be able to demonstrate innovation, commitment, and enthusiasm for improving the psychological needs of people with a range of (complex) mental health conditions. They must be able to work both independently and as a member of the CRHTT Psychology Service and wider CRHTT to support the existing services.

Applicants must have a recognised upper second-class honours degree in Psychology and have the Graduate Basis for Registration with the British Psychological Society (BPS). Experience of working with clinical populations would be beneficial.

Main duties of the job

Facilitating the development of collaborative formulations and delivering standardised, low-level interventions to the local population under the care of the CRHTT, and under the supervision of the Principal Practitioner (Counselling) Psychologist.

Assisting with the administration of psychometrics/questionnaires and the collation of data to support onward analysis and Service Evaluations.

To also undertake protocol-based psychological assessment of clients using psychological tests, including neuropsychological assessments, self-reported measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations, and semi-structured interviews with clients.

Promoting the involvement of family members and other supportive others in the client's care and treatment whilst under the CRHTT, where appropriate.

Evidencing a high standard of clinical governance, including concise yet informative record keeping and developing clinical reports and correspondence to key stakeholders, including the client and referrer, for review by the clinical supervisor.

Promoting the clinical development and wellbeing of colleagues within the CRHTT Psychology Service, wider CRHTT and further teams within the Health Board.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Interviews to be held on 13/01/2026.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who can communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during your employment with us.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Upper second class honours degree in Psychology with graduate basis for registration with the BPS
• Further postgraduate training in a relevant area

Experience

• Relevant paid or voluntary work with people with mental health problems in an NHS setting
• Experience in more than one area of work e.g. Adult Mental Health, Older People's Mental Health

Language Skills

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£31,516 to £38,364 a yearper annum (pro rata if part time)