Job summary
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Assistant Psychologist to join our Community Mental Health Team at Delamere Resource Centre, Crewe. This is an exciting time as the team participates in the national Community Mental Health Transformation programme, delivering integrated, person-centred care for adults aged 18 and over, including older people. The successful applicant will work under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist to support high-quality psychological care. Duties include assisting with psychological assessments, contributing to formulations, and supporting evidence-based interventions for adults with complex mental health needs. The role also involves psychological assessment, brief interventions (including groups), and opportunities to complete audits, small-scale research, and service evaluation. You will contribute to training colleagues, support psychoeducation groups, analyse outcome data, and participate in service development projects .As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, occupational therapists, social workers, and support staff to ensure holistic, recovery-focused care. Regular supervision will be provided, and the team has a strong track record of supporting progression to Clinical Psychology training.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties
Undertake psychological assessments using standardised tools, observations, and interviews. Assist in formulating and delivering care plans under supervision and support therapeutic groups. Contribute to multidisciplinary reviews and meetings, maintain accurate clinical records, and help develop psychologically informed care frameworks.
Receive regular clinical supervision, gain wider NHS psychology experience, and support training for colleagues. Assist with service development projects and attend planning meetings. Use IT systems for clinical reporting and deliver services online when required.
Support audits and research projects, including data collection, analysis, and report writing. Conduct literature searches to inform evidence-based practice. Maintain high professional standards through CPD, ensure best practice in psychology, and adhere to professional codes and Trust policies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good honours degree in Psychology (2.i or above). Eligibility for Graduate Membership of BPS
- To undertake breakaway training or equivalent following appointment
Desirable
- Advanced keyboard skills
- Other related academic qualifications to Masters or Doctorate level
Knowledge & Expertise
Essential
- The ability to communicate complex / sensitive information where barriers to understanding exist. For example, instances requiring empathy and reassurance
- The ability to make judgements involving a range of facts or situations requiring analysis or comparison of a range of options. Also skills for assessing clients in one-to-one sessions, group dynamics or who are participating in research
- The ability to organise straightforward tasks, activities or programmes, some of which may be ongoing. Also, the ability to plan and prioritises own workload, research programme activities; group sessions, etc
- Working to Professional Guidelines
- Must be capable of working within guidelines; receives regular supervision / direction
- Previous experience of working with clients with Personality Disorder and Complex Trauma
- Must be familiar with MS teams and/or Accru Fleming online platforms
Desirable
- Ability to use routinely available spreadsheet / database software (Excel, Access, etc.)
- Record of having published in either peer reviewed or academic or professional journals and / or books
- Experience of co-facilitating therapy groups.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable relevant work experience with people who have complex mental health problems / learning disabilities risk patterns and challenging behaviour
Desirable
- Relevant work experience of people with learning disabilities / mental health problems
- Desire to progress to Clinical Training (DClinPsy)
Trust Values
Essential
- Demonstrate alignment with Trust Values (6 C’s: Commitment, Communication, Care, Courage, Compassion, Competency)
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: 09 September 2026
