Assistant Psychologist

We are looking for one enthusiastic and highly motivated psychology graduate to work as a band 4 Assistant Psychologists in adult community psychological services across Mid Essex. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of dynamic and dedicated multi-disciplinary teams and to gain experience of Clinical Psychology in the NHS. The contract is 12 month fixed term from the starting date of employment.

The role centres on supporting qualified staff in the running of adult community psychological services. This includes promoting the psychological health and wellbeing of service users waiting for a psychological intervention to start.

Under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist, you will provide psychological and wellbeing reviews over the phone to service users. Under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist, you will also have the opportunity to undertake protocol based psychological reviews of needs, assist with self-report measures, rating scales and semi-structured interviews. There will be the opportunity to shadow assessments, assist with other clinical interventions, when required.

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
Season Ticket Loans

NHS discounts for staff

Excellent Training facilities and opportunities

Buying and Selling annual leave scheme

The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work

Day One Flexible Employer

Join our Staff bank

What is Staff Bank?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.

For further details on the job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description and person specification documents in this advert.