Assistant Psychologist

Assistant Psychologist

Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology

Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Priory Hospital Bristol

Compensation: £26,886 / year


Description
Priory Hospital Bristol
Part-Time | 15 hours per week | Site based
FTE salary is £26,886. Salary for 15 hours is £10,754 per annumYou must have a Psychology degreePriory Hospital Bristol is a specialist mental health, addiction, and eating disorder treatment hospital. Conveniently located in Stapleton, Bristol, Priory Hospital Bristol benefits from excellent public transport links, including rail and bus services and easy access to the M32 and M4 motorways.


What you'll be doing

• Work within the Psychological Services team to support and enhance the care and assessment of service users.
• Assist in the delivery of psychological services under the supervision of a qualified psychologist.
• Conduct protocol-based psychological assessments using tests, questionnaires, observations, and interviews.
• Support the planning, implementation, and evaluation of therapeutic interventions to promote service users' mental, emotional, physical, and social wellbeing.
• Assist in facilitating therapeutic groups and one-to-one sessions.
• Maintain accurate clinical records, reports, and case documentation.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and contribute to care discussions.
• Support data collection, research, service evaluation activities, and staff development.

What you'll bring to the role
Essential:
At least an upper second class (2:1) degree in Psychology with Honours - To be eligible for the British Psychological Society (BPS) Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC)
Experience working with people with complex mental health difficulties

You will be expected to apply the learning from your undergraduate degree in psychology in your work, under the supervision of an experienced and HCPC-registered practitioner psychologist.

Desirable:
Further post-graduate training in a psychology-related area - Research and statistical experience - Evidence of commitment to becoming a registered psychologist


What we will give you in return
We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Free on-site parking
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.