Assistant Psychologist

Overview

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 screening, 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.

• 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.
• 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.

• Good honours degree in Psychology (2.i or above) with eligibility for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society.
• To undertake breakaway training or equivalent following appointment.
• Previous experience of working with clients with Personality Disorder and Complex Trauma.
• Must be familiar with MS Teams and/or Accru‑Fleming online platforms.
• Working to Professional Guidelines; must be capable of working within guidelines and receive regular supervision/direction.

• Advanced keyboard skills.
• Other related academic qualifications to Masters or Doctorate level and the ability to communicate complex or sensitive information where barriers to understanding exist.
• Ability to make judgments involving a range of facts or situations requiring analysis or comparison of a range of options, and skills for assessing clients in one‑to‑one sessions or group dynamics, or who are participating in research.
• Ability to organise straightforward tasks, activities or programmes, some of which may be ongoing, and to plan and prioritise own workload and research programme activities.
• Ability to use routinely available spreadsheet/database software (Excel, Access, etc.).
• Record of having published in peer‑reviewed or professional journals and/or books.
• Experience of co‑facilitating therapy groups.
• Demonstrable relevant work experience with people who have complex mental health problems, learning disabilities, risk patterns and challenging behaviour.
• Relevant work experience of people with learning disabilities or mental health problems.
• Desire to progress to Clinical Training (DClinPsy).

All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role. Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find…