Assistant Psychologist
| Posting date: | 04 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £27,485.00 to £30,162.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £27485.00 - £30162.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 December 2025 |
| Location: | Plymouth, PL4 7PY |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B9832-2025-SP-1124-2 |
Summary
Main duties include Under the supervision and working in partnership with clinical psychologists and other members of the multi-disciplinary team, deliver a high standard of care/therapy through the assessment, planning, goal setting and review of individual service user needs. Manage a caseload with support and clinical supervision from a designated practitioner psychologist. Deliver brief non-complex therapies to service users of the respective services commensurate with level of knowledge and skills and under supervision of qualified psychological therapist/psychologist. Co-facilitate group interventions alongside and under the supervision of qualified psychological therapists/psychologists. Work with patients using self-help materials in a creative and collaborative way and provide information about other local services relevant to their needs. Under supervision of a qualified psychologist administer, score and interpret neuropsychological assessment and develop/deliver appropriate intervention plans, e.g. cognitive remediation. Proactively and positively contribute to the achievement of effective outcomes. This will include conducting evaluations using clinical outcome measures and satisfaction surveys. Communicate effectively with service users, relatives/carers and colleagues from diverse backgrounds in a manner that is sensitive, open, welcoming and person-centred. Use IT systems effectively. Maintain accurate, up to date clinical records in accordance with Trust policy. To maintain appropriate client records as required by the employer. To maintain clinical resources and databases as required by the team. To receive regular clinical supervision from a Registered Psychologist. Required to demonstrate own duties to new staff; train other health care staff in specific tasks/assessments. To assist with research, evaluation studies and clinical audit that is relevant to Clinical Neurosychology. To assist with the dissemination of the results to service users, carers, service managers, other professionals and academic audiences. To undertake Continuing Professional Development in line with that recommended by the Heath & Care Professions Council and the BPS. To keep up to date with clinical and research developments within the post holders areas of expertise. The post-holder will be expected to adhere to the HCPC code of conduct and the BPS Code of Practice. Participate in effective and collaborative team working by sharing relevant verbal and written information with colleagues in a timely manner. With colleagues, continuously review and revise working practices to deliver best clinical practice and increased efficiencies. Participate with colleagues in reflective practice to ensure that the service continually improves and, when mistakes are made, lessons are learned. Work in partnership with the wider health and social network.