Assistant Psychologist

Overview

We seek a passionate and motivated psychology graduate to join the Adult Community Psychological Service based in South East Essex. This position offers an excellent platform to engage with a dynamic, dedicated team focused on embedding psychological expertise within multidisciplinary mental health teams.

Role Details

This service provides specialist psychological support to three distinct mental health teams. The successful candidate will work under close supervision alongside qualified psychologists, psychotherapists, and clinical associates, contributing to patient assessments, treatments, and collaborative care. The post involves supporting the facilitation of group therapy programmes, assisting in clinical treatments, and engaging with audit and research activities to enhance service delivery.

Development and Support

Staff benefit from high-quality supervision, professional support structures, and continuous professional development programs. Opportunities exist to broaden clinical and research skills, gain experience operating within multidisciplinary teams, and engage in liaison with allied health professionals.

Additional Information

• Applications must be submitted without the use of artificial intelligence; AI-assisted submissions will not be considered.
• This vacancy may close early due to expected high application volumes.
• Applicants should include professional references covering the last three years; personal or character references are not accepted.
• Initial DBS check costs will be deducted from the first salary payment.
• The Trust promotes equality and encourages applications from individuals with mental health service experience and disabilities.
• COVID-19 vaccination (two doses) is mandatory as part of pre-employment checks due to regulatory requirements for those working in care environments.
• Job share applications are welcomed to support flexible working.
• The Trust retains the right to withdraw vacancies based on internal employment circumstances of current staff.

Benefits

• 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 33 days after ten years of service.
• Generous pension scheme contributing up to 14.5% of pensionable pay.
• Access to staff discounts including Blue Light Card and NHS offers.
• Interest-free season ticket loans for public transportation commuting costs.
• Support services for mental health, wellbeing, occupational health, and counselling.