Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and highly motivated Assistant Psychologist to join our community team, which provides mental health services to adults in Bury South. The post sits within a supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team dedicated to the delivery of formulation driven, recovery focused interventions for people with a range of mental health difficulties. It is an exciting time to join the team as we continue to develop our capacity to deliver formulation based, psychologically informed interventions in secondary care, while provision in primary care is also being expanded and developed. Main duties of the job Main duties are to support the delivery of psychologically-informed assessments, formulations and interventions to service users alongside psychologists and other colleagues under the close supervision of a Clinical Psychologist. There will be opportunities for group and individual work as well as data collection, audit and evaluation of exciting new developments in the delivery of psychologically informed interventions within the team. A good understanding of psychological models and their application, as well as data analysis and report writing skills is desirable. About us There are exciting changes happening within West Suffolk, in line with transformation plans that integrate mental health with physical and social care and bring services closer to communities and more accessible to those that use them.The team enjoys a good working atmosphere, which has been retained during remote and hybrid working. Colleagues support each other, and value each other's contributions. You will feel an integral part of the multidisciplinary community team and enjoy relationships with psychology colleagues - including other assistants, trainees and Clinical Associate Psychologists - across local teams. This post would be ideal for those who are considering applying to the Clinical Psychology Doctorate course. There is a strong commitment by the Clinical Psychologist to help prepare applicants for the Clinical Psychology Doctorate. Date posted 14 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year gross per annum/pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 246-WSU6615868-A Job locations Bury South Adult Community Mental Health Team Bury St Edmunds IP33 3NR Job description Job responsibilities Main responsibilities to include: Psychological assessment, formulation and intervention as appropriate under close supervision of clinical psychologist Co-facilitating psychologically informed groups Contributing to the practice of psychologically informed interventions within the team via teaching and developing resources Evaluating outcomes and writing reports This role is based in a rural area with little public transport links- Use of own car and ability to travel independently is essential Job description Job responsibilities Main responsibilities to include: Psychological assessment, formulation and intervention as appropriate under close supervision of clinical psychologist Co-facilitating psychologically informed groups Contributing to the practice of psychologically informed interventions within the team via teaching and developing resources Evaluating outcomes and writing reports This role is based in a rural area with little public transport links- Use of own car and ability to travel independently is essential Person Specification Qualifications Essential A BPS accredited degree in Psychology. Experience Essential Experience of quantitative research. Knowledge of mental health An understanding of psychology applied to health care. Desirable Experience of research in the NHS. Person Specification Qualifications Essential A BPS accredited degree in Psychology. Experience Essential Experience of quantitative research. Knowledge of mental health An understanding of psychology applied to health care. Desirable Experience of research in the NHS. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust Address Bury South Adult Community Mental Health Team Bury St Edmunds IP33 3NR Employer's website https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)