Priory
Assistant Psychologist
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Application Deadline: 2 October 2026
Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology
Location: Priory Hospital Burgess Hill
Compensation: £26,202 / year
Description
Priory Hospital Burgess Hill
Salary: £26,202
Full Time / 37.5 Hours
Priory Hospital Burgess Hill has been rated ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following its latest inspection.
Inspectors rated the hospital ‘Good’ across all five assessment areas: safe, effective, caring, responsive, and well-led, with patients telling inspectors that staff were responsive, kind, and caring, and knew how to support them when they felt stressed. Patients also said they felt involved in their care, understood their medication and care plans, and felt able to raise any concerns with staff and leaders.
Located near Hassocks in West Sussex, Priory Hospital Burgess Hill provides specialist inpatient mental healthcare for adult men. The hospital offers acute mental health services and a psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU), delivering assessment and treatment for people with complex mental health needs.
What you'll be doing
In this role, you will play a key part in patient recovery, supporting the assessment and delivery of tailored treatment plans while ensuring dignity, respect, and high standards of care.
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- Support qualified Psychologists with psychological assessments, formulations, and interventions.
- Assist with the delivery of individual and group therapeutic sessions under appropriate supervision.
- Contribute to person-centred care planning, clinical reviews, and monitoring of service users’ progress.
- Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to support positive outcomes for service users.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to outcome measures, audits, research, and service development.
- Develop your clinical knowledge and skills through regular supervision, training, and reflective practice.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
What you'll bring to the role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate individual with a strong interest in psychology and supporting people with their mental health and wellbeing. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to build positive relationships with service users and colleagues, and a good understanding of psychological principles and evidence-based practice. You will be organized, able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, maintain accurate and confidential records, and demonstrate a willingness to learn and develop your clinical skills through supervision and training.
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What we will give you in return
We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra day's annual leave
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones), and private healthcare
- Access to development opportunities
- Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
- Leadership & management development
- Long service award
- Refer a friend bonuses
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.
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