Assistant Psychologist (Fixed Term Contract)

Job summary

Are you looking for the next step in your career, in an environment where you can develop and specialise your skills? Then join Dunnock View as an Assistant Psychologist where you will have the opportunity to work with a dedicated team to make a real difference in lives of some of the most vulnerable people in society. What you will be doing You will be working with people with Mental Health conditions, alongside addressing conditions like depression, self harm, physical health concerns, and psychological distress including trauma. The post holder will support the delivery of high-quality psychological care within a Tier 2 female rehabilitation service for individuals with complex mental health and neurodivergent needs. Working under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist, the post holder will assist with psychological assessments, behavioural observations, intervention planning, formulation, data collection and service evaluation. At Dunnock View you will have...

Main duties of the job

In this role as an Assistant Psychologist, you will contribute to the psychological well-being of individuals in a Tier 2 female rehabilitation setting. Under the guidance of a Clinical Psychologist, your responsibilities include performing psychological assessments, planning interventions, and collecting data. You'll engage with service users dealing with various mental health issues, such as depression and trauma, and provide interventions in both one-on-one and group settings. You will also assist in delivering training, conducting service evaluations, and maintaining clinical databases. This role offers an opportunity to develop specialist skills and work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team to promote person-centred and trauma-informed care approaches.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is a significant organisation dedicated to delivering comprehensive care across various specialties, including mental health, neurological services, and learning disabilities. With over 8,000 employees and a network of more than 80 services across England and Wales, Elysium Healthcare offers extensive opportunities for career growth and professional development. It is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global leader in healthcare services across ten countries, employing over 86,000 people worldwide. As a Disability Confident employer, Elysium Healthcare is committed to inclusive recruitment practices and ensures the welfare and safeguarding of service users in all appointments.

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for the next step in your career, in an environment where you can develop and specialise your skills? Then join Dunnock View as an Assistant Psychologist where you will have the opportunity to work with a dedicated team to make a real difference in lives of some of the most vulnerable people in society.

What you will be doing

You will be working with people with Mental Health conditions, alongside addressing conditions like depression, self harm, physical health concerns, and psychological distress including trauma.

The post holder will support the delivery of high-quality psychological care within a Tier 2 female rehabilitation service for individuals with complex mental health and neurodivergent needs. Working under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist, the post holder will assist with psychological assessments, behavioural observations, intervention planning, formulation, data collection and service evaluation.

At Dunnock View you will have the chance to develop specialist skills through out your time with us. Your professional growth is important, which is why there are numerous career development opportunities to keep you learning and improving.

This is a Fixed Term Contract of 12 months.   37.5 hours a week. Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.     To start your career at Dunnock View apply today.  

As an Assistant Psychologist you will be:

• Contributing to psychological assessments and formulations
• Facilitating psychological interventions on a 1:1 and/or group basis to service users, monitoring and reporting upon their effectiveness
• Assisting in designing and delivering specialist training to others
• Assisting with the delivery of reflective practice for staff
• Maintaining clinical databases
• Completing outcome measures
• Writing reports for various audiences
• Service evaluation and other research tasks including collecting, analysing, and reporting upon an array of statistics
• Undertaking clinically relevant audits
• Support individuals to achieve rehabilitation goals that maximise independence and quality of life
• Work collaboratively with Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Nursing staff, Psychiatry and wider MDT members
• Promote person-centred, trauma-informed and autism-informed approaches to care
• Encourage meaningful engagement in therapeutic and rehabilitation programmes
• Assist in monitoring progress against rehabilitation outcomes

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A minimum of an upper second-class honours degree in Psychology conferring eligibility for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS)
• Experience of working as an Assistant Psychologist in a forensic and/or mental health setting in a similar role
• Experience of maintaining office systems and undertaking administration tasks
• Creative thinking, clinical efficacy, and a strong commitment to working with evidenced based models of therapeutic intervention
• Strong organisation skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• To meet professional practice expectations including the HCPC standards of conduct, performance and ethics, and the BPS code of ethics and conduct
• Minimum of two years’ experience supporting autistic individuals (ASD) within a rehabilitation, inpatient, residential, community, or specialist neurodevelopmental service
• Experience working with adults presenting with complex neurodevelopmental needs
• Experience supporting individuals who may display behaviours that challenge

Where you will be working:

Location: Dunnock View, Tendring, Clacton-on-Sea, CO16 0BX

Dunnock View is a 42-bed service, providing treatment for men and women who may have suffered trauma and are affected by Mental Health disorders.

A trauma-informed care model is used to focus on length of stay to make sure individuals are able to move as quickly and safely as possible from the service to the most appropriate and least restrictive environment for them.

Service users could be suffering from Acute mental illness, Psychosis, Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Personality Disorder, Dual diagnosis, Self-harm, Substance misuse issues.

 What You’ll Get 

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future: 

• Annual base salary of £28,000 (Depending on Experience)
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window. 
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals 
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub! 
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance 
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts 
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind 
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support. 
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be 
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time 
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future 
• Free meals and parking

About your next employer:  

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. 

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. 

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure