Psychology Assistant (Aspiring Clinical Psychologist Scheme) in Gloucester

Psychology Assistant (Aspiring Clinical Psychologist Scheme)

Full or part‑time fixed‑term contract opportunities for up to 4 months (pro rata for part‑time). Internal applicants may also discuss a possible secondment with their line manager.

The Aspiring Clinical Psychologists Access Scheme is a nationally funded programme that aims to improve equity of access to training in the psychological professions by offering paid clinical experience. We welcome applications from people who may be at particular disadvantage in terms of access to training and career opportunities due to factors associated with their background.

Disadvantaged‑background factors may include:

• Family on a low income or supported by benefits
• Receipt of bursaries, awards or government maintenance grants
• A care leaver or student not supported by family or parents
• Under‑represented socio‑economic or ethnic group in psychological professions

Eligibility:

• Not hold or be studying for a master’s degree (except a master’s conversion degree for non‑psychology undergraduates or a combined undergrad MSc degree)
• A salaried or postgraduate trainee in a university programme
• No substantial prior paid assistant psychology/research assistant post or similar employment

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated graduates with at least a 2:2 undergraduate degree in psychology and an interest in pursuing a career in the psychological professions. A variety of roles are available across specialities, and all posts involve working under the supervision of a qualified psychologist to promote the psychological health and well‑being of service users.

Specific Duties May Include:

• Supporting psychological assessment and intervention with individuals or groups of service users
• Assisting in clinically related administration, audits, collection of statistics, research and quality improvement
• Teaching and project work
• Service delivery may involve office‑based, community or work‑from‑home activities depending on service need
• Access to a wider community of aspiring psychologists and other CPD opportunities

Please read the additional information provided before applying. The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.

We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5,000 colleagues across 55 sites and many homes, with a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusivity. Annual staff surveys show we are a highly recommended workplace.

This advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Candidates must disclose, in writing, whether they are related to any governor; failure to disclose may result in disqualification.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship in accordance with UK visa and immigration rules.