Assistant Psychologist
| Posting date: | 03 June 2026 |
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| Salary: | £28,247.00 to £32,346.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £28247.00 - £32346.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 July 2026 |
| Location: | London, HA7 2JQ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | L0122-26-0005 |
Summary
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIESClinical Duties Assist qualified psychologists in conducting psychological assessments using: Psychometric tests Structured observations Clinical interviews Behavioural assessments Outcome measures Review of clinical records Assist in the development of psychological formulations and treatment plans. Support the delivery of evidence-based psychological interventions under supervision. Deliver individual therapeutic work within agreed competencies and supervision arrangements. Co-facilitate therapeutic and psychoeducational groups. Assist patients to engage in psychological therapies and recovery-focused interventions. Prepare assessment summaries, CPA reports and other clinical documentation. Contribute to positive behavioural support plans, recovery plans and risk management strategies. Work with patients presenting with complex mental health needs, including psychosis, trauma-related difficulties, personality disorder, self-harm and offending-related risks. Assist with structured professional judgement approaches to risk assessment and formulation. Multidisciplinary Team Working Attend and contribute to: MDT meetings CPA reviews Ward rounds Risk review meetings Clinical discussions Provide psychological perspectives to support treatment planning and patient care. Work collaboratively with: Psychiatrists Nurses Occupational Therapists Social Workers Support Workers ICBs, care co-ordinators and other stakeholders Families and carers where appropriate Support the development of psychologically informed practice throughout the hospital. Patient Safety and Clinical Governance Support the hospital's patient safety programme through participation in: Incident reviews Learning from incidents processes Quality improvement projects Mortality and serious incident reviews where appropriate Assist in identifying psychological and behavioural factors contributing to incidents including: Violence and aggression Self-harm Absconding Restrictive interventions Rapid tranquillisation episodes Contribute to the development of strategies aimed at reducing incidents and improving patient outcomes. Attend clinical governance meetings and contribute psychology-related data, reports and recommendations. Support compliance with CQC standards, NICE guidance and evidence-based practice. Promote a culture of continuous learning, reflective practice and patient-centred care. Audit, Research and Service Development Assist in the design and implementation of: Clinical audits Service evaluations Research projects Quality improvement initiatives Collect, analyse and interpret data relating to: Patient outcomes Psychological interventions Incident trends Restrictive practice reduction Recovery measures Service performance indicators Produce reports, dashboards, summaries and presentations for: Clinical Governance Meetings Senior Leadership Team meetings Quality and Safety Committees Psychology Service Reviews Undertake literature reviews and evidence searches to support service development and evidence-based practice. Contribute to publication, presentation and dissemination of project findings where appropriate. Training and Staff Support Contribute to staff training programmes under supervision. Support the development of psychologically informed care approaches across the MDT. Assist with the preparation of training materials and educational resources. Share psychological knowledge and evidence-based practice with staff teams. Administrative Responsibilities Maintain accurate and timely clinical records. Ensure all records comply with: British Psychological Society standards HCPC standards Data Protection legislation Pathfinder policies Maintain databases and outcome monitoring systems. Prepare reports, presentations and statistical summaries as required. Undertake administrative duties supporting the Psychology Department. PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES The post holder will: Receive regular clinical supervision from a qualified psychologist. Maintain high professional and ethical standards. Engage in continuing professional development. Work within the British Psychological Society Code of Ethics and Conduct. Maintain confidentiality at all times. Promote equality, diversity and inclusion. Support Pathfinder's Duty of Candour obligations. Contribute to a culture of transparency, learning and continuous improvement.