Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and compassionate psychology graduate to join the Psychological Services for Older People in South Essex as an assistant psychologist.
We request applicants include in their supporting information a paragraph on their understanding of the psychological needs of older people. This should be no more than 500 words. Applicants suspected of using AI within this section will be rejected.
Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all of our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately your application form be rejected from the process.
This post will close early should we receive a high number of applications.
Main duties of the job
This post offers the opportunity to develop skills in the delivery of neuropsychological assessments to people referred to our memory assessment services, and to contribute to ongoing service evaluation and development through audit and research.
The successful candidate will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team, and have the chance to work alongside other assistant psychologists and attend continuous professional development groups. Weekly clinical supervision with qualified psychologists will be provided.
We would like to recruit staff who are passionate about working with Older People. However, prior experience is not necessary.
About us
Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Details
Date posted
04 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
27,485 to 30,162 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
18 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
364-A-9608
Job locations
Harland Centre
Balmoral Road
Westcliff-on-Sea
SS0 7DB
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant must have an Undergraduate Degree in Psychology of at least a 2:1 and eligibility for a Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the British Psychological Society. It would be advantageous for the successful candidate to be able to travel due to the geographical area covered our services, unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010, which prevents you from driving. A high degree of clerical accuracy and ease with numbers is also required.
For an informal discussion about this post, please contact:
Dr Angelica Muresan, Senior Clinical Psychologist on 01702 226 190 Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant must have an Undergraduate Degree in Psychology of at least a 2:1 and eligibility for a Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the British Psychological Society. It would be advantageous for the successful candidate to be able to travel due to the geographical area covered our services, unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010, which prevents you from driving. A high degree of clerical accuracy and ease with numbers is also required.
For an informal discussion about this post, please contact:
Dr Angelica Muresan, Senior Clinical Psychologist on 01702 226 190
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential

• An Upper Second (2), First (4), MSC or above 6

Desirable

• Further post Graduate training in a relevant field

Knowledge
Essential

• An understanding of the needs of others with mental health problems
• Knowledge of research methods, data collection, audits, etcs

Desirable

• An understanding of psychology applied to health care setting
• Knowledge of current DOH policies with regards to mental health
• High standard of report writing

Skills and Experience
Essential

• An understanding of the needs of others with mental health problems/dementia
• High level of communication skills
• Ability to communicate sensitive information
• Literate in IT skills
• Ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health context
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage and prioritise own workload

Desirable

• Experience of paid work in direct care provision with older people
• Experience of neuropsychological assessment

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Ability to interact effectively with staff from all discipline
• Ability to interact with vulnerable others (including those with a diagnosis of mental health problems or dementia).
• An ability to work with diversity
• Personal qualities, enthusiasm, values and commitment to older people
• Shares EPUT values
• Able to complete tasks in a timely fashion

Additional Requirements
Essential

• Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately
• Ability to travel across sites and across Trust boundaries to attend meetings etc.

Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential

• An Upper Second (2), First (4), MSC or above 6

Desirable

• Further post Graduate training in a relevant field

Knowledge
Essential

• An understanding of the needs of others with mental health problems
• Knowledge of research methods, data collection, audits, etcs

Desirable

• An understanding of psychology applied to health care setting
• Knowledge of current DOH policies with regards to mental health
• High standard of report writing

Skills and Experience
Essential

• An understanding of the needs of others with mental health problems/dementia
• High level of communication skills
• Ability to communicate sensitive information
• Literate in IT skills
• Ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health context
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage and prioritise own workload

Desirable

• Experience of paid work in direct care provision with older people
• Experience of neuropsychological assessment

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Ability to interact effectively with staff from all discipline
• Ability to interact with vulnerable others (including those with a diagnosis of mental health problems or dementia).
• An ability to work with diversity
• Personal qualities, enthusiasm, values and commitment to older people
• Shares EPUT values
• Able to complete tasks in a timely fashion

Additional Requirements
Essential

• Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately
• Ability to travel across sites and across Trust boundaries to attend meetings etc.

Skills Required