Assistant Psychologist — Mental Health & Research

Elysium Healthcare Limited; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave with birthday off

Career development and training

Ely-Vate rewards platform

Wellbeing support

Blue Light Card

Life Assurance

Earned wages access (Stream)

24/7 GP services

Enhanced Maternity Package

Pension contributions

Free meals

Onsite parking

Job summary

Thornford Park Hospital (Elysium Healthcare) is seeking an Assistant Psychologist to work within a specialist eating disorder setting, focusing on assessments, formulations, and interventions under supervision. The role offers career development opportunities across Berkshire countryside, with a multi-disciplinary team and access to a comprehensive benefits package.

You will contribute to audits, statistics collection, and research projects, while maintaining databases and supporting staff

Qualifications

• Upper second-class honours degree in Psychology required/advantageous
• Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS) required or eligible
• Experience as an Assistant Psychologist in forensic and/or mental health settings preferred
• Experience with admin tasks and office systems

Responsibilities

• Assist with psychological assessments and formulations
• Deliver 1:1 and group psychological interventions
• Assist in designing and delivering specialist training
• Support reflective practice for staff
• Maintain clinical databases and conduct audits
• Complete outcome measures and write reports
• Contribute to service evaluation and research tasks
• Undertake clinically relevant audits

Skills

Psychology degree (2:1)

BPS Graduate Membership

Assistant Psychologist experience

Forensic/mental health setting

Administration skills

Strong communication

HCPC standards knowledge

Evidence-based practice

Education

Upper second-class honours psychology degree

Job description

Thornford Park Hospital (Elysium Healthcare) is seeking an Assistant Psychologist to work within a specialist eating disorder setting, focusing on assessments, formulations, and interventions under supervision. The role offers career development opportunities across Berkshire countryside, with a multi-disciplinary team and access to a comprehensive benefits package.

You will contribute to audits, statistics collection, and research projects, while maintaining databases and supporting staff