Assistant Psychologist
| Posting date: | 19 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £28,612.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £28612.00 - £28612.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 December 2025 |
| Location: | Weston-super-Mare, BS22 9UZ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | E0233-25-2329 |
Summary
Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it. We are looking for an Assistant Psychologist to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke.This role will be working full time, 40 hours per week - 8.30am to 17:00pm. Please note, we are looking for someone with a Masters Degree qualified in Psychology and/or previous Assistant Psychologist experience. Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke provides emergency admissions services for men and women, and a pathway for women to rehabilitation including a specialist servicefor personality disorder.Your Day-to-DayWe are seeking an academically strong candidate to support and enhance the psychological care of patients at the service by assisting the Qualified Psychologist with; Contributing to assessments, scoring and reporting (verbal / written) Clinical formulation and implementing care plans for psychological treatment Planning, delivering and evaluating individual / group programmes Administration, audit, research and service developmentWere looking for someone who is Masters Degree level or higher in Psychology BPS (British Psychological Society) Accredited Preferably experienced in health care and/or in an Assistant Psychologist role Passionate about learning and working as part of an interdisciplinary teamWhy Cygnet? Well offer you Salary starting from £28,612.50 p/a (increased to £29,137 p/a post probation) Company pension scheme A comprehensive employee assistance programme and discount centre e.g. NHS card Free meals Internal and external CPD opportunities Opportunities to become involved in research Clinical supervision and peer supportRequirementsContracted hours: 40 hours per weekPlease note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. What next? If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you. Click the button to apply