Priory
Assistant Psychologist
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Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology
Location: Priory Hospital Chelmsford
Compensation: £26,300 / year
Description
Priory Hospital Chelmsford
Salary: £26,300
Full Time/37.5 Hours
Located in Essex, Priory Hospital Chelmsford is one of the UK’s leading treatment centres and is rated by former patients for its excellence, dedication and commitment, as well as producing outstanding treatment outcomes.
At Chelmsford, we offer a range of evidence-based treatment programmes that can support adults and young people.
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.
- Support qualified Psychologists in delivering high-quality psychological assessments, interventions and person-centred care to patients.
- Build therapeutic relationships with patients, co-facilitating groups and delivering low-intensity psychological interventions under supervision.
- Work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary team (MDT), contributing psychological perspectives to patient care and recovery planning.
- Maintain accurate clinical records, assist with outcome measures, and support service evaluation, audit and research activities.
- Receive regular clinical supervision and gain valuable experience in a supportive environment, with opportunities for ongoing professional development.
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You can find additional information in the attached job description.
What you'll bring to the role
The successful candidate will hold a Psychology degree (minimum 2:1) and ideally have Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (BPS). Previous experience working in a mental health, healthcare or social care setting is desirable, along with a sound understanding of psychological theory and evidence-based practice.
You will have:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to build positive therapeutic relationships with patients and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong organisational skills, the ability to maintain accurate clinical records and effectively manage competing priorities.
- A compassionate, professional approach and a commitment to ongoing learning and development.
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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.
- Healthcare benefits
- Free on-site parking
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra day of 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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