Assistant Psychologist | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 11 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £28,392 - £31,157 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 June 2026 |
| Location: | Rochford, SS41RB |
| Company: | Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7990882/364-B-25 |
Summary
This advert will close early should we receive a high number of applications. Please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible as we unfortunately cannot take late applications.
This post is an Assistant Psychologist role within the South Essex Early Intervention in Psychosis (ESTEP) working across South East and South West Essex teams. The service provides care to individuals experiencing a first episode of psychosis and adopts a multidisciplinary team approach to assessment, intervention and recovery-focused care.
The post holder will support the delivery of psychological care to adults and young people experiencing a first episode of psychosis. This will include supporting psychological assessment and intervention under the supervision of a qualified practitioner psychologist, in accordance with agreed care plans and Trust policies and procedures. The role involves both direct and indirect clinical work.
The post holder will contribute to the management of referrals, booking of EPIC clinics, and the collection and evaluation of clinical outcomes. The role also includes supporting the lived experience consultation group, which contributes to service development through collaboration between staff and service users.
Depending on experience, the post holder may assist with complex assessments, including structured interviews and psychometric measures, and communicate assessment outcomes to service users, colleagues and other professionals. There may also be involvement in individual, carer, family and group interventions, consultation activities and staff training, under supervision.
The role involves supporting psychology staff with psychological assessments, individual and group interventions, family and carer support, care planning, referrals, and multidisciplinary working. Responsibilities also include maintaining clinical records, supporting safety planning, contributing to audit, research, and service development activities, and using IT systems for data analysis and administration. The post holder will support recovery-focused care while working in line with Trust policies, values, and professional standards.
Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.
• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
Benefits
• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service.
• Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.
Work that wraps around your needs
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.
CLINICAL DUTIES
• Support service users’ recovery goals and strengths
• Assist with therapy groups, family interventions, and carer support
• Contribute to care planning under supervision
• Undertake joint clinical work and attend MDT reviews
• Manage psychology referrals and EPIC clinic bookings
• Maintain accurate clinical records and support team duties
RESEARCH / AUDIT
• Support clinical initiatives, audit, and service development
• Collect and analyse data using IT systems, including Excel and SPSS
• Undertake literature searches to support evidence-based practice
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
• Use IT systems for clinical, administrative, and reporting tasks
• Prepare and present clinical and research information
RESPONSIBILITY FOR SERVICE USER CARE
• Support assessment, treatment, discharge, and progress monitoring under supervision
• Communicate sensitively with service users, families, and professionals
• Undertake risk assessment and management in line with policy
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
• Complete mandatory training, supervision, and appraisal
• Maintain knowledge of Trust policies and procedures
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and partner organisations
This advert closes on Wednesday 13 May 2026