Assistant PsychologistinBirkenheadinBirkenheadPUBLISHED FRI 4 APR 2025
Band 4: £26,530 - £29,114 per annum
MENTAL HEALTH MULTI-DISCIPLINARY NHS
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Opportunity to work within a multi-disciplinary team, fostering collaboration and diverse perspectives in mental health care.
Experience in delivering psychological assessments and interventions under the supervision of qualified psychologists, enhancing professional development.
Engagement in clinically related administration, audits, and research projects, which provides valuable experience and skills applicable in future roles.
A fixed-term contract of 18 months with the potential for extension, offering stability in a dynamic work environment.
Competitive salary range of £26,530 - £29,114 per annum, reflecting the importance of the assistant psychologist role in mental health services.
The chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals with personality-based difficulties and complex trauma, contributing to their recovery and well-being.
Comprehensive induction and training programs, ensuring a smooth transition into the role and equipping you with the necessary skills and knowledge.
Join Our Compassionate Team as an Assistant Psychologist in Birkenhead!
Are you a caring individual with a passion for mental health? We're looking for a dedicated Assistant Psychologist to join our vibrant team at the Wirral Complex Needs Service in Birkenhead. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is enthusiastic about making a real difference in the lives of adults dealing with personality-based difficulties and complex trauma. By joining us, you’ll work alongside a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to psychological assessments and interventions that truly matter.
At Cheshire and Wirral Partnership, we pride ourselves on our inclusive and compassionate approach to care, and we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. With a fixed-term contract of 18 months (with potential for extension), a competitive salary, and comprehensive induction training, we are committed to supporting you every step of the way. Whether you’re embarking on your career path or looking to expand your expertise, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact while being part of a team that shares your values.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity – apply by 16th April 2025 and take the first step towards a fulfilling career in care! Your journey towards making a positive difference starts here.
Opportunity to work within a multi-disciplinary team, fostering collaboration and diverse perspectives in mental health care.
Experience in delivering psychological assessments and interventions under the supervision of qualified psychologists, enhancing professional development.
Engagement in clinically related administration, audits, and research projects, which provides valuable experience and skills applicable in future roles.
A fixed-term contract of 18 months with the potential for extension, offering stability in a dynamic work environment.
Competitive salary range of £26,530 - £29,114 per annum, reflecting the importance of the assistant psychologist role in mental health services.
The chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals with personality-based difficulties and complex trauma, contributing to their recovery and well-being.
Comprehensive induction and training programs, ensuring a smooth transition into the role and equipping you with the necessary skills and knowledge.
Main area Assistant Psychologist
Grade
Band 4
Contract
Fixed term: 18 months (Potential for extension)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
373-SMH2364
Site Stein Centre
Town
Birkenhead
Salary
£26,530 - £29,114 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
16/04/2025 23:59
Job Overview
An opportunity has arisen to apply for the post of Assistant Psychologist within the Wirral Complex Needs Service . The Complex Needs Service plays a role in delivering mental health care for adults with personality-based difficulties and complex trauma. The post-holder will be part of a multi-disciplinary team who are predominantly providing direct and indirect psychological care to our client group, whilst also helping to support the wider system that works with our clients. The Complex Needs Service are a team committed to making a difference and creating change for the service users we support. We would like an enthusiastic and motivated person who shares these values to join our dynamic team as an Assistant Psychologist.
This is an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Psychologist to help shape our services and work in a specialist team. Main duties of the job We are seeking to recruit an Assistant Psychologist to support and enhance the psychological care of clients within the service, across all sectors of care. The role will involve working collaboratively with members of the Multi-disciplinary Team providing psychological assessment and psychological interventions under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist, working independently according to a plan agreed with a qualified psychologist and within the overall framework of the teams policies and procedures.
The post holder will also assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, and development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work.
Working for our organisation
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.
We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton and Liverpool. We also provide specialist services for the North West as a whole.
Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.
As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
We also offer up to three weeks induction, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you hit the ground running with CWP.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, youll find something to suit you at CWP.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: or by calling .
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Criteria
Grade
Band 4
Contract
Fixed term: 18 months (Potential for extension)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
373-SMH2364
Site Stein Centre
Town
Birkenhead
Salary
£26,530 - £29,114 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
16/04/2025 23:59
Job Overview
An opportunity has arisen to apply for the post of Assistant Psychologist within the Wirral Complex Needs Service . The Complex Needs Service plays a role in delivering mental health care for adults with personality-based difficulties and complex trauma. The post-holder will be part of a multi-disciplinary team who are predominantly providing direct and indirect psychological care to our client group, whilst also helping to support the wider system that works with our clients. The Complex Needs Service are a team committed to making a difference and creating change for the service users we support. We would like an enthusiastic and motivated person who shares these values to join our dynamic team as an Assistant Psychologist.
This is an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Psychologist to help shape our services and work in a specialist team. Main duties of the job We are seeking to recruit an Assistant Psychologist to support and enhance the psychological care of clients within the service, across all sectors of care. The role will involve working collaboratively with members of the Multi-disciplinary Team providing psychological assessment and psychological interventions under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist, working independently according to a plan agreed with a qualified psychologist and within the overall framework of the teams policies and procedures.
The post holder will also assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, and development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work.
Working for our organisation
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.
We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton and Liverpool. We also provide specialist services for the North West as a whole.
Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.
As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
We also offer up to three weeks induction, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you hit the ground running with CWP.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, youll find something to suit you at CWP.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: or by calling .
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Criteria
- Good honours degree in Psychology (2.i or above). Eligibility for Graduate Membership of BP
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To work as an Assistant Psychologist in the UK, several skills and qualifications are generally expected. While specific requirements may vary by employer, here are some key skills and attributes that are typically valuable for this role:
1. Educational Background
- Relevant Degree: A degree in psychology or a closely related field, typically at least at the upper second-class level (2:1) is usually required.
- Knowledge of Psychological Principles: Understanding of psychological theories, research methods, and statistics.
2. Experience
- Work Experience: Previous experience in a psychological or clinical setting is often beneficial. This could include volunteering, internships, or paid roles that involve direct contact with clients.
- Research Experience: Experience in conducting or assisting with psychological research can be advantageous.
3. Communication Skills
- Verbal Communication: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with clients, colleagues, and other professionals.
- Written Communication: Strong writing skills for documenting assessments, reports, and research findings.
4. Interpersonal Skills
- Empathy and Rapport Building: Ability to empathize with clients and build strong therapeutic relationships.
- Active Listening: Skill in listening to clients’ concerns and responding appropriately.
5. Analytical Skills
- Critical Thinking: Ability to analyze complex information, assess clients' needs, and contribute to treatment plans.
- Problem-Solving: Aptitude for addressing challenges and developing effective solutions.
6. Organizational Skills
- Time Management: Ability to manage time efficiently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Record Keeping: Strong attention to detail in maintaining accurate and confidential records.
7. Teamwork and Collaboration
- Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals, including psychologists, therapists, and healthcare staff.
8. Sensitivity and Professionalism
- Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
- Awareness of ethical considerations in psychology.
9. Adaptability and Resilience
- Capacity to adapt to changing circumstances and manage stressful situations effectively.
10. Continued Professional Development
- A commitment to ongoing learning and development within the field of psychology, including engaging in relevant training and workshops.
Additional Considerations:
- Membership in Professional Bodies: While not always required, registration with organizations like the British Psychological Society (BPS) may enhance your qualifications.
- Specialized Skills: Depending on the specific area the role is focused on (e.g., clinical, educational, forensic psychology), additional specialized skills may be relevant.
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