Assistant Psychologist | Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Liverpool is seeking a Band 4 Assistant Psychologist to support its adult gender identity service. This role offers psychology graduates an invaluable opportunity to gain clinical experience in a supportive environment, enhancing care for trans and gender-diverse individuals. The position ensures regular supervision and professional development opportunities, making it ideal for those looking to advance in clinical psychology.

Benefits

Access to CPD opportunities

Supportive team environment

Supervision from qualified Clinical Psychologists

Qualifications

• Graduate in psychology with an understanding of mental health issues.
• Experience in delivering psychological support techniques.
• Ability to manage distressing materials related to clients' histories.

Responsibilities

• Support and enhance psychological care through evidence-based interventions.
• Deliver direct work with clients in individual and group settings.
• Contribute to development of therapy groups.

Skills

Understanding of psychological principles

Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams

Good communication skills

Research skills

Education

Psychology graduate

Job description

Overview

Are you a psychology graduate passionate about inclusive healthcare and looking for a meaningful opportunity to gain clinical experience in a supportive, forward-thinking team?

We are excited to offer a Band 4 Assistant Psychologist position within our adult gender identity service, Transcend, a novel and evolving NHS service dedicated to supporting trans and gender-diverse individuals.

This role is part of an NHS England-funded initiative designed to create equitable access to clinical experience for psychology graduates who may otherwise be disadvantaged by unpaid voluntary schemes. We particularly welcome applications from individuals who may be: socio-economically disadvantaged, from ethnic minority backgrounds, have caring responsibilities, or otherwise face barriers to accessing traditional routes into clinical psychology.

This initiative is fully compliant with the Equality Act 2010, and we warmly encourage applications from all eligible candidates, regardless of background.

You will receive regular supervision and access to CPD opportunities, making this an ideal stepping stone for those considering further training in clinical psychology or related fields.

Why Join Us:

• Be part of a pioneering service supporting gender-diverse adults
• Work in a team that values compassion, inclusion, and innovation
• Gain hands-on experience in a specialist NHS setting
• Make a real difference in the lives of individuals navigating gender identity and mental health

About the Role

As an Assistant Psychologist, you will:

1. Support and enhance the psychological care of clients through evidence-based interventions
2. Deliver direct work with clients in both individual and group settings
3. Contribute to the development and delivery of Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) groups
4. Work closely with qualified Clinical Psychologists on research, audit, and service development
5. Be an active and valued member of a multidisciplinary team (MDT)
6. Support Clinical Psychologists undertaking psychological assessments of clients using psychometric tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews
7. Assist in the formulation and delivery of interventions involving psychological treatment and/or management of a client’s problems, under supervision
8. Provide one-to-one consultations with service users, working autonomously within supervision and personal competence
9. Use initiative and work independently with service users on planned work, exercising judgement based on NICE guidance and local procedures
10. Work with potentially distressing material related to service users’ histories and risk to self and others
11. Prepare agreed assessment reports in the accepted format
12. Assist in the coordination and running of therapeutic groups where required
13. Receive regular clinical supervision in accordance with professional practice guidelines
14. Develop skills and competencies through CPD opportunities and self-guided learning
15. Contribute to the training and support of other staff
16. Assist in the design and implementation of service development projects within the service
17. Attend MDT meetings where service developments are planned and discussed
18. Assist in the design and implementation of audit and research projects
19. Undertake data collection, analysis, and the production of reports using IT and statistical programmes
20. Undertake searches of evidence-based literature and research to assist in evidence-based practice
21. Contribute to the development and maintenance of high professional standards of practice through participation in training
22. Maintain clinical record keeping and report writing in accordance with BPS codes of practice and Trust policies
23. Prepare test materials and visual aids as required
24. Undertake specific administrative duties as required
25. Maintain confidentiality of information about patients, staff and Trust business in line with Data Protection Act and professional codes
26. Promote equality of opportunity and managing diversity Trust-wide
27. Be aware of responsibilities under health and safety legislation and maintain a safe working environment
28. Maintain high professional standards and participate in performance review processes
29. Support development of performance standards within the Service/Department to meet service user needs

This advert closes on Sunday 28 Sep 2025