Assistant Psychologist
Priory
Assistant Psychologist
Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology
Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time
Location: Priory Hospital Woodbourne
Compensation: £25,664 / year
Description
Priory Hospital Woodbourne
Salary - £25,664 FTE per annum
Part-time - 15 hours per week
We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role
Priory Hospital Woodbourne has an opportunity for an Assistant Psychologist to join our team. This role is offered on a part-time basis, working 15 hours per week. The actual salary for this role is £10,265.60
Priory Hospital Woodbourne, Edgbaston, Birmingham is a specialist inpatient and outpatient mental health service providing treatment for addictions and a range of mental health conditions, alongside assessments, therapy and psychiatry. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes serving Woodbourne Road and Five Ways railway station approximately 1–2 miles from the hospital.
Salary - £25,664 FTE per annum
Part-time - 15 hours per week
We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role
Priory Hospital Woodbourne has an opportunity for an Assistant Psychologist to join our team. This role is offered on a part-time basis, working 15 hours per week. The actual salary for this role is £10,265.60
Priory Hospital Woodbourne, Edgbaston, Birmingham is a specialist inpatient and outpatient mental health service providing treatment for addictions and a range of mental health conditions, alongside assessments, therapy and psychiatry. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes serving Woodbourne Road and Five Ways railway station approximately 1–2 miles from the hospital.
What you'll be doing
As an Assistant Psychologist, you will support the delivery of psychological assessments and interventions, working under the supervision of qualified psychologists to help patients improve their emotional wellbeing and achieve their recovery goals.
What you’ll be doing:
What you’ll be doing:
- Support psychological assessments and interventions, contributing to individualised treatment plans tailored to patients’ needs.
- Build positive therapeutic relationships with patients and support the delivery of therapeutic groups and psychoeducation sessions.
- Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings, sharing psychological insights to support person-centred care and recovery.
- Maintain accurate clinical records, contribute to clinical reports and support clinical audits, service evaluations and research projects.
- Work collaboratively with psychologists and the wider clinical team to promote safe, compassionate care and continuous service improvement.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
What you'll bring to the role
Essential for the role
Applicants must hold a British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited degree in Psychology.
The following experience would be beneficial
Previous experience within the service line would be beneficial
Applicants must hold a British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited degree in Psychology.
The following experience would be beneficial
Previous experience within the service line would be beneficial
What we will give you in return
We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
- Access to development opportunities
- Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
- Leadership & management development
- Long service award
- Refer a friend bonuses
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.