Assistant Psychologist - Mid Beds | East London NHS Foundation Trust

East London NHS Foundation Trust; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Biggleswade is searching for a motivated Assistant Psychologist to assist Clinical Psychologists and therapists. This fixed-term role supports psychological therapy provision, engages in Quality Improvement projects, and facilitates skills groups. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication skills and experience engaging with mental health difficulties. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community with potential similar positions available.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting groups under supervision is preferred.
• Strong academic record required.
• Ability to engage positively and sensitively with mental health clients.

Responsibilities

• Support Clinical Psychologists and Psychological Therapists.
• Contribute to Quality Improvement projects within teams.
• Provide psycho-educational and skills groups.

Skills

Experience of supporting and facilitating groups under supervision

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

IT literacy

Skills in data collection and evaluation

Ability to engage positively with people with mental health difficulties

Collaborative working with other professions

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and organised Assistant Psychologist to support the work of our Clinical Psychologists and Psychological Therapists in our CMHTs in Biggleswade and Ampthill. You will be able to take up a fixed‑term contract for a period of 12 months and be available to start the post in March 2026. The role will be critical to supporting the provision of psychological therapies within the teams and of community‑based psycho‑educational and skills groups. Quality Improvement (QI) projects are running in the teams and involvement in these projects as a member of the QI project team is integral to the role.

Interview Details

Interviews are in person at the CMHT in Biggleswade and will be held on Wednesday 21st January 2026.

Opportunity in Other Units

There may be the possibility of a similar role in the South Bedfordshire CMHTs.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Experience of supporting and facilitating groups under supervision.
• Strong academic record with excellent written and verbal communication skills, IT literacy, and skills in data collection and evaluation.
• Ability to engage positively and sensitively with people with mental health difficulties and their support networks.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other professions to provide holistic care within a bio‑psychosocial model.

Mission & Values

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Application Requirements

Your supporting statement must start with “three reasons to shortlist me” and must give those reasons within 300 words. If this section is not included you will not be considered for shortlisting. Please see detailed Job Description and Person Spec for details of the post.

Closing Date

This advert closes on Sunday 28 Dec 2025.