Job Title: Assistant Psychologist
Agency: Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Location: United Kingdom
Salary/Rate: 28,392 to 31,157 £ / Year

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Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated psychology graduate to work in the Adult Community Psychological Service across South East Essex. This is an exciting post which provides an excellent opportunity to be part of a dynamic and dedicated team. Services across EPUT greatly value psychological consultation and are committed to embracing a multi-disciplinary approach.

The Adult Community Psychological Service provides specialist psychology input across three specialist mental health teams in South East Essex. The service is committed to enhancing access to psychological therapies and embedding psychological skills within multidisciplinary teams (MDTs).

Working closely with the senior management team, the Clinical Director of Psychological Services supports the ongoing development of psychological therapies and leadership opportunities for psychologists. Staff benefit from high-quality supervision, strong professional support, and a well-established CPD programme.

Please do not use AI in the submission of your application. All applications will be checked for the use of AI. AI detection will result in your application automatically not being shortlisted.

Unfortunately, this advert is only for a limited time due to the expected high number of applications.

Main duties of the job

The Assistant Psychologist will work alongside qualified Clinical and Counselling Psychologists, Psychotherapists and Clinical Associates in Psychology providing an Adult Community Psychological Service to local community mental health teams. Psychologists provide direct client contact in the form of assessment and treatment, as well as providing consultation and supervision to other professionals.

The post-holder should have a passion for developing their clinical and research skills, and be keen to work flexibly and in a variety of settings. You will be expected to support qualified psychologists in the preparation and co-facilitation of group therapy programmes and the delivery of specific components of clinical treatment under close supervision. There will be a key responsibility to support the service in undertaking audit and research projects. There will be significant opportunity to gain experience of working in a multidisciplinary team, including liaison with allied professionals, contributing to the sharing of psychological knowledge and case discussion. Remaining time will include attending referrals meetings, participating in departmental forums and opportunities to shadow other team members. Your work will be closely supervised by an experienced psychologist, and you will therefore also gain extensive experience of the supervisory process.

Person Specification

Knowledge/Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Entitlement to Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society.
• Degree from a BPS accredited course in psychology (2:1 and above).

Desirable

• Further post-graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, health practice and/or research design and analysis.

Skills/Experience

Essential

• An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines. An ability to interact with client group.
• Experience using computers for databases or data analysis.
• An ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively.

Desirable

• Experience of working as an assistant psychologist.
• Experience of facilitation/co-facilitation of groups.

Closing Date: 27 August 2026

How to Apply;

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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