This is a three-month paid Assistant Psychologist post with Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, in multidisciplinary healthcare services through the NHS England Aspiring Clinical Psychologists Scheme. The work supports psychologically informed care, including assessment and intervention, psychological measures, audit and service evaluation. It is a developmental placement with structured supervision and opportunities to gain clinical and service-improvement experience. Applicants need an honours degree in Psychology, eligibility for GBC and eligibility for the scheme.
What the job involves
- Support the delivery and evaluation of psychologically informed care
- Assist with psychological assessment and intervention
- Administer and score psychological measures
- Contribute to service evaluation and audit
- Work with multidisciplinary teams
- Help develop clinical resources
- Support psychoeducational interventions
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives
- Take part in reflective practice, training and learning opportunities
- Attend regular protected supervision
What’s required
Qualifications
- Honours degree in Psychology
- Eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the British Psychological Society
- Eligibility for the NHS England Aspiring Clinical Psychologists Scheme
Experience
- Transferable skills demonstrated through employment, education, volunteering, caring responsibilities, community involvement or other life experience
- Experience working responsibly and completing agreed tasks to an appropriate standardExperience reflecting on personal learning and development
Skills & knowledge
- Interest in a career in Clinical Psychology or a related psychological profession, and ability to explain placement goals and career aspirations
- Interest in supporting people experiencing physical and/or mental health difficulties
- Understanding of psychology’s role in healthcare settings
- Awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion, and equitable access to healthcare and psychological services
Other
- Compassionate, respectful and sensitive engagement with people from diverse backgrounds and life experiences
- Commitment to inclusive practice and valuing diversity
- Reliable and responsible
- Professional conduct and appropriate boundaries
- Open to feedback, enthusiastic and motivated to learn
- Commitment to the Trust’s values and ability to meet its shared commitments
Nice to have
- Additional academic study relevant to psychology, healthcare or research
- Training relevant to mental health, healthcare, communication or supporting vulnerable groups
- Understanding of team working in healthcare settings
- Awareness of psychological approaches used in healthcare and mental health services
- Experience supporting or working with people in healthcare, social care, education, community or voluntary-sector settings
- Experience collecting, organising or presenting information and data
- Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds
What’s offered
- Regular protected supervision
- Training and learning opportunities
- Flexible hours
- Generous benefits
Band 4 Assistant Psychologist - Aspiring Clinical Psychologists Scheme employer: Bidvane
The Medical Centre is an exceptional employer for General Practitioners, offering a supportive work environment across two sites with a strong focus on patient-centred care. With flexible session options and a commitment to professional development, employees benefit from a collaborative team culture that values continuous learning and quality improvement. Located in a vibrant community, the practice provides unique opportunities to engage with diverse patient needs while enjoying the advantages of NHS pension and comprehensive employment benefits.
