Overview
In our quest to deliver patient‑focused quality care we are looking to recruit a highly motivated, innovative and enthusiastic Assistant Psychologist to join our forward‑thinking, friendly and expanding Health and Justice Services team at HMP Downview.
Qualifications
* Honours degree in Psychology (2:1 or above) or equivalent.
* Ability to work independently under regular supervision by a qualified applied HPC registered Psychologist.
Responsibilities
Supporting and enhancing professional psychological practice within the service through assessment, intervention and evaluation, and coordination of clinical, training and research functions within the scope appropriate to level of training and competence.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Provide support, coordination and administration to clinical, training and research functions, undertake assessment and intervention tasks, and manage data and outcome evidence.
Clinical
* Undertake assessments and interventions (neuropsychological tests, self‑report measures, rating scales, observations, semi‑structured interviews).
* Assist in developing psychologically based frameworks of understanding and care.
* Formulate and deliver care, training or research plans in challenging settings.
* Conduct literature searches, collate audit and outcome evidence, produce reports to inform and enhance care.
* Assist in coordinating and running therapeutic groups, training or research projects.
* Compile risk histories to inform care plans, risk and crisis plans.
* Work with other team members to improve care, training and research practices.
* Attend and contribute to multi‑disciplinary meetings.
* Support delivery of evidence‑based psychological interventions.
* Carry out other clinical and administrative tasks as appropriate to the post holder’s grade.
* Stay up to date with de‑escalation, physical breakaway and PMVA techniques appropriate to the service environment.
Administration
* Develop and manage systems for efficient administration and coordination of care, training or research.
* Establish and maintain records and statistics concerning the service.
* Implement and maintain all relevant Trust and Psychology and Psychological Therapies policies and procedures.
* Report immediately any incidents affecting staff, users or visitors on health service property in accordance with Trust policies.
* Maintain and manage systems for stock control of Psychology tests, test materials and other equipment.
* Manage diaries, work plans and project plans as required.
Career Progression
* Monthly supervision
* Annual personal development plan/appraisal
* Access to exciting internal and external training opportunities
* Preceptorship Programme
* Support and guidance with revalidation
* Hidden Gem and annual award ceremonies
Benefits
* Childcare vouchers
* Health and wellbeing services
* Season ticket loans
* Cycle to work scheme
* Relocation package (subject to meeting criteria)
* Free use of onsite leisure facilities and free parking for staff
Workplace Culture
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Application Deadline
This advert closes on Friday 17 Oct 2025.
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