Assistant Psychologist | South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A community mental health service in London seeks a full-time Assistant Psychologist. This position involves working alongside qualified Clinical Psychologists, conducting assessments, and providing low intensity psychological interventions. Ideal for candidates with a strong psychology background looking to develop their career in clinical psychology. The role promotes diversity and inclusivity within the team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with clients in a mental health setting.
• Ability to conduct assessments for mental health clients.
• Capable of delivering manualised psychological interventions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct triage assessments for referred clients.
• Deliver low intensity psychological interventions.
• Assist in the collection and analysis of data for service evaluation.

Skills

Strong first degree in psychology

Experience in low intensity psychological interventions

Data analysis skills

Education

BSc in Psychology

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Psychologist to join the Lewisham Early Intervention in Psychosis service. This is a full-time, permanent position at band 4. The role offers a valuable opportunity for someone with a strong first degree in psychology, plus relevant experience, to further progress their career. Supervised by a Clinical Psychologist, the post is highly suitable for a candidate who aspires to pursue further training in clinical psychology and other psychological therapy professions.



The Assistant Psychologist post offers an excellent opportunity to work with qualified Clinical Psychologists in developing the service. You will have regular, weekly individual supervision from a Clinical Psychologist in the team. You will be involved in conducting triage assessments for clients who have been referred to psychology, as well as delivering low intensity psychological interventions where appropriate. These interventions include manualised programmes (focusing on low mood, anxiety, sleep problems) as well as carer support interventions.

You will assist in the collection, analysis and reporting of data; the development of audit, service evaluation and research projects; clinically related administration and/or project work. You will also support the collection and analysis of data related to the Early Intervention in Psychosis Access and Waiting Time Standard and the provision of psychological therapies.

Please contact Dr Lauren Chuttoo ([e-mail]) for further information.



The Lewisham Early Intervention Service (LEIS) is a specialist, multidisciplinary community mental health team who work with adults aged 18-65 who are experiencing a first episode of psychosis. The team works assertively and intensively with service users and carers for up to three years, to promote engagement with the team and offers a range of interventions to facilitate social inclusion and recovery. We are a vibrant and friendly team consisting of a Team Manager, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Family Intervention Therapists, multidisciplinary Care Coordinators, and Vocational and STaR workers. The service is based at 59 Cordwell Road, which is situated near to Hither Green train station and served by local bus routes.

We welcome applicants who reflect the wide range of diversity represented by service users and their families, including those from backgrounds that are economically disadvantaged, and from culturally diverse groups, those with caring/parental responsibilities and from all social classes. We believe that psychological services are strengthened by ensuring cultural, social and broader diversity within the workforce.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed list of duties and responsibilities.

Please note this advert will close once a certain number of applications have been received.




This advert closes on Tuesday 19 Aug 2025