Job Description

Assistant Psychologist

Location:

Broomhill, Holdenby Road Spratton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6

Salary:

From 12.21 an hour

Contract Type:

Full-Time, Permanent

Hours:

40 hours per week

About Us

At St Matthews Healthcare, we are committed to being an outstanding care provider and employer of choice. We live our values by inspiring a Passion for Care and putting People First, while fostering Positivity and Partnership to drive Progressive growth. We are proud to thrive in a culture that embraces and actively Pursues Diversity.

About the Service

Broomhill Hospital is an independent, specialist mental health facility set in a beautiful, rural, purpose-built environment. We provide expert care for up to 99 individuals with complex mental health needs across our acute and high-dependency rehabilitation units.

The Role

We are looking for a motivated Assistant Psychologist to join our inpatient mental health service. Working under a Clinical Psychologist, you'll assist with assessments, interventions, group therapy, and support research and audits. This is a great opportunity for psychology graduates to gain hands-on clinical experience and develop their skills for future training.

Clinical Duties:

Conduct psychological assessments using standard tools.

Assist with psychological care plans and interventions.

Support and coordinate therapeutic groups.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on patient care.

Attend ward rounds and care planning meetings.

Maintain accurate clinical records and prepare reports.

Participate in clinical supervision and training.

Support psychological training for staff.

Assist with audits, research, and data analysis.

Conduct literature reviews to inform practice.

Qualifications & Training (Essential):

BPS-accredited Psychology degree

Knowledge & Skills:

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Understanding of mental health conditions and interventions

Ability to work sensitively with distressed or challenging individuals

Awareness of confidentiality and safeguarding principles

Able to work independently and within a team

Personal Attributes:

Empathetic, calm, and professional approach

High level of self-motivation and initiative

Willingness to learn and receive supervision

Flexible and adaptable team player

Genuine interest in pursuing a career in clinical or applied psychology

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Education:

Bachelor's (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person