Assistant Psychologist
| Posting date: | 27 January 2026 |
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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: | 01 February 2026 |
| Location: | Sheffield, S1 4JP |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9457-26-0022 |
Summary
To be required to work on a frequent basis with adults with complex mental health problems To undertake protocol based psychological assessments of service users, including the use of self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with service users, family members and others involved in the persons care under the supervision of the Senior Clinical Psychologist. To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a service users problems, under the supervision of the Senior Clinical Psychologist To assist in the coordination and running of pre-therapy and therapeutic groups, where appropriate. To work directly with service users using guided self-help or psychoeducation approaches where appropriate To work with other staff to assess service users and review their care in preparation for multi-disciplinary reviews as part of the referral process. Where required, to attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary meetings. To assist in the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all users of the service, across all settings where care takes place. Teaching, training and supervision To receive regular clinical supervision in accordance with professional practice guidelines To develop skills and competencies that assist in the delivery of current duties To contribute to the training and support of other staff in psychological care. Service Development To assist in the design and implementation of service development projects within the service as required. To attend meetings in which service developments are planned and discussed. Research and service evaluation To assist in the design and implementation of audit and research projects. To undertake data collection, analysis, the production of reports and summaries, using IT and statistical programmes. To undertake searches of evidence-based literature and research to assist the psychotherapists in evidence-based practice in individual work and work with other team members. Working Environment The job role will be based and located with the team, based at the Fitzwilliam Centre. May involve some travel to community bases, working with service users off the premises, or homeworking. The job role will involve working in situations where there may be occasional verbal abuse from service users carers and the general public.