Band 4 Assistant Psychologist - Acute Inpatients
Location
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
7/22/2025
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Description
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Band 4 Assistant Psychologist to join our multidisciplinary team within acute inpatient mental health wards. This role offers a valuable opportunity to support the delivery of high-quality psychological care to individuals experiencing acute episodes of mental illness.
As an Assistant Psychologist, you will work under the supervision of qualified Clinical or Counselling Psychologists, contributing to psychological assessment, formulation, and intervention planning. You will assist in delivering evidence-based interventions—both group and individual—as well as supporting the ongoing evaluation of therapeutic outcomes.
The post is ideal for psychology graduates seeking hands-on experience in a fast-paced, acute care setting and looking to pursue further training in professional psychology.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Loretta Davis Job title: Principal Clinical Psychologist Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 0121 301 6657
As an Assistant Psychologist, you will work under the supervision of qualified Clinical or Counselling Psychologists, contributing to psychological assessment, formulation, and intervention planning. You will assist in delivering evidence-based interventions—both group and individual—as well as supporting the ongoing evaluation of therapeutic outcomes.
The post is ideal for psychology graduates seeking hands-on experience in a fast-paced, acute care setting and looking to pursue further training in professional psychology.
- Support the delivery of psychological assessments and contribute to formulation discussion
- Assist in planning and facilitating structured therapeutic groups and 1:1 interventions under supervision.
- Collect, score, and interpret psychological outcome measures and service-user feedback.
- Contribute to clinical risk assessments and ward-based reviews where appropriate.
- Participate in audit, service evaluation, and research activities to support service development.
- Work collaboratively with a range of professionals (nursing, psychiatry, OT, social work, etc.) as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Loretta Davis Job title: Principal Clinical Psychologist Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 0121 301 6657
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
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