Job Summary
To work as an Assistant Psychologist under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist in the delivery of psychology services to the Bolton Early Intervention for Psychosis Team (EIT) . Bolton EIT is a friendly and supportive service with a wide range of MDT professionals. The role of the Assistant Psychologist is to support and enhance the psychological care of clients within the EIT service.
This will involve undertaking clinical assessments, completing routine outcome measures, assisting in the delivery of psychological interventions and to carry out clinical audit, and project work as required.
To work independently according to a plan agreed with a qualified Clinical Psychologist and within the overall framework of the team’s policies and procedures. To assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, and development of audit and/or research projects/ service evaluation, teaching and project work.
The post holder will be based within the multi-professional Bolton Early Intervention Team. There will be the need to travel around Bolton and the Greater Manchester region at times.
Main duties of the job
Supporting team assessments for people referred to the EIT.
Delivering psychosocial interventions and CBT informed interventions to people under EIT
To support routine outcome measures to ensure good quality care.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Essential Criteria Upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology. Eligible for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society. Experience working with people with mental health or social care needs. Understanding of multidisciplinary and complex care settings. Insight into mental health difficulties. Knowledge of psychological assessments and interventions. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and manage competing tasks. Willingness to travel across Bolton and Greater Manchester.
Desirable
- Postgraduate training in psychology, mental health, or research. Training in psychosocial or family interventions (e.g., PSI, BFT).
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with people with mental health or social care needs. Understanding of multidisciplinary and complex care settings. Insight into mental health difficulties. Knowledge of psychological assessments and interventions. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and manage competing tasks. Willingness to travel across Bolton and Greater Manchester.
Desirable
- Experience with complex mental health problems (e.g., psychosis). Experience in Assistant Psychologist roles. Use of standardised tools and clinical record systems. Knowledge of SPSS and Excel. Ability to travel by car. Interest in working with psychosis.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 27 November 2025
