Honorary Assistant Psycholohist in London

PLEASE BE AWARE THIS IS AN UNPAID ROLE
About Nightingale Hospital
Nightingale Hospital is the only private mental health hospital in Central London, with over 30 years of experience in delivering specialised, evidence-based treatments across outpatient, day patient and inpatient settings.
Our team of experts is dedicated to diagnosing and treating a wide range of mental health conditions, including addictions and eating disorders. Conveniently located just a two-minute walk from Marylebone mainline and Underground stations and within ten minutes of Baker Street and Edgware Road, we are easily accessible.
We are part of Emeis , an international medical group delivering a full spectrum of psychiatric and rehabilitation care globally.
About the Role
Are you a psychology graduate with a strong interest in working in addiction and mental health services? Nightingale Hospitalis seeking an Honorary Assistant Psychologist to join our inpatient therapy team.
This voluntary role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on clinical experience in a multidisciplinary environment. You will support the delivery of psychological therapies, participate in psychoeducational and therapeutic groups, and assist in collecting and analysing patient outcome data. Supervision will be provided by a qualified psychotherapist, and youll attend weekly clinical and therapy team meetings.
Who Were Looking For
You will hold (or be expecting) a minimum 2:1 degree in Psychology and be eligible for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Youll have a keen interest in addiction, mental health, and recovery-focused care, ideally with prior voluntary or clinical experience in mental health or health care settings.
You will be professional, compassionate, and eager to contribute to a high-functioning therapy team.
You will be able to commit to three days per week for 12 months , and demonstrate excellent organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
You will be comfortable with data collection, administrative tasks, and supporting patient progress monitoring.
Key Responsibilities
Support therapy team with the day-to-day running of the addiction programme.
Attend and observe therapeutic and psychoeducational group sessions.
Participate in weekly clinical review meetings and team discussions.
Collect, collate, and analyse clinical and outcome data for departmental reports.
Assist with weekly programme planning and patient feedback gathering.
Maintain accurate and confidential records in line with ethical and legal standards.
Contribute to a positive team culture and uphold the hospitals values.
Provide administrative support and contribute flexibly to departmental needs.
Benefits
Although this is an unpaid honorary role, we offer:
Weekly travel reimbursement up to £150
Free lunch in our on-site hospital canteen
Supervision from an experienced psychotherapist
A valuable opportunity to gain experience in a multidisciplinary inpatient setting, ideal for aspiring Clinical Psychologists or those considering further training in psychotherapy or counselling
If youre passionate about supporting individuals through addiction recovery and eager to gain valuable clinical experience in a private mental health setting, we would love to hear from you.
Thank you so much for taking the time to apply. Due to the high number of applications, were unable to respond to everyone individually - if you dont hear from us within two weeks, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.