Job Description

Assistant Psychologist in Forensic Psychology - Fixed Term Contract - 1 year
Brockfield House is a forensic low and medium secure inpatient unit for males and females with severe and enduring mental health problems who have been detained under the Mental Health Act. Patients present with a range of comorbid problems, including psychosis, personality disorders and substance abuse. Patients often have a history of criminal offences, including convictions of violent and/or sexual offences.
We currently have a vacancy for an Assistant Psychologist to join Forensic Psychological Services on a Fixed Term Contract of one year at Brockfield House on a full-time basis. This post would be suitable for someone who wishes to gain further experience in the fields of clinical or forensic psychology. The post holder will be given regular supervision with a qualified psychologist, and will be supported to develop their understanding of the applications of psychology with a range of mental health needs.
This advert will close early should we receive a high number of applications - late applications will not be accepted.
Main duties of the job
Brockfield House has multidisciplinary teams of consultant psychiatrists, ward doctors, nursing staff, clinical, forensic and counselling psychologists, occupational therapists and social workers. The psychology team aims to address patients' mental health needs and forensic risk through a combination of individual and group evidenced-based interventions.
Post holders will have the opportunity to observe psychological assessments and interventions being carried out by psychologists, to jointly facilitate treatment groups, and to independently carry out pieces of clinical work, such as psychometric and neuropsychological assessments, risk assessments and appropriate clinical interventions under supervision. Training will be given in relevant areas in order to support the post holder both in this role and in their on-going career progression.
Candidates need to be an enthusiastic and committed graduate who wish to develop their clinical skills working in a progressive team providing a high quality psychology service for men and women with severe and enduring mental health problems.
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who share our Trust values of Open, Compassionate and Empowering. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including:

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work

Details
Date posted
05 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
27,485 to 30,162 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
364-A-9427
Job locations
Brockfield House
Kemble Way, Wickford
Runwell, Essex
SS11 7FE
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see full the and Person Specification documents which are available to download. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see full the and Person Specification documents which are available to download.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential

• Degree from a BPS accredited course in psychology (2:1 and above).
• Entitlement to Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society.

Desirable

• Further post-graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, health practice and/or research design and analysis
• Training in the use of structured professional judgement tools such as the HCR-20.

Knowledge
Essential

• Experience in working in mental health related setting/s.
• Ability to communicate well with people with complex mental health problems.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies for people with mental health problems.

Skills/Experience
Essential

• An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines.
• An ability to interact with client group.
• Experience using computers for databases or data analysis.
• An ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively.

Desirable

• Experience of working as an assistant psychologist.
• Experience of facilitation/co-facilitation of psychology groups.

Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential

• Degree from a BPS accredited course in psychology (2:1 and above).
• Entitlement to Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society.

Desirable

• Further post-graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, health practice and/or research design and analysis
• Training in the use of structured professional judgement tools such as the HCR-20.

Knowledge
Essential

• Experience in working in mental health related setting/s.
• Ability to communicate well with people with complex mental health problems.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies for people with mental health problems.

Skills/Experience
Essential

• An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines.
• An ability to interact with client group.
• Experience using computers for databases or data analysis.
• An ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively.

Desirable

• Experience of working as an assistant psychologist.
• Experience of facilitation/co-facilitation of psychology groups.

Skills Required