Job summary
Open to MPFT Applicants Only
The Intensive Life Skills Shropshire (ILS) service is looking for an experienced Assistant Psychologist to join a progressive, enthusiastic and forward thinking service that supports individuals and their families who are experiencing complex emotional needs in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin.
You will need to have clear understanding of how multidisciplinary teams function well and be passionate about delivering and developing a quality service to working age adults and their families.
This role will be fundamental in the delivery of therapeutic groups and the development of these in the future. This post will also the opportunity to utilise skills for reviewing and evaluating best practice in regards to 1:1 and group delivered psychological treatment within the service
The post is full time on a permanent basis offering excellent opportunities to develop special professional interests; share expertise and work closely with ILS colleagues. Training, good support and partnership working is offered.
We are a county-wide based team and our operational working hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, with some flexibility when required to engage with our service users
Main duties of the job
Clinical:
Under the supervision of an HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist (e.g. Clinical Psychologist, Counselling Psychologist):
* To undertake protocol based psychological assessments with service users, family members and others involved in the service users care
* To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a service user's problems. including simple procedures and techniques related to psychological therapies.
* To assist in the co-ordination and running of therapeutic groups including receiving and managing referrals, facilitating service user attendance, co-delivering the workshop material and recording outcomes
* To communicate and liaise with staff from other disciplines.
* To support the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service
* To attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary pathway meetings.
* To review case files, depositions etc. where appropriate, analysing information, providing summaries and reports under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist.
* To prepare reports on clinical interventions with individuals and groups, the results of psychometric assessments, case note reviews and research/audit projects. Such reports may be written for, or read by, the service user, psychologists, members of the multidisciplinary team, or staff from external agencies
About us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Details
Date posted
09 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
301-KM
Job locations
Hall Court
Hall Park Way
Telford
TF3 4NF
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job description and person specification for full details on the roles and responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job description and person specification for full details on the roles and responsibilities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* A First or Upper Second honours degree in psychology OR a lower class with a post-graduate qualification e.g.: Masters degree
* Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
* Experience of related work in an inpatient or community mental health setting
Experience
Essential
* Significant experience of face-to-face work with, mental health and/or substance misuse or people who have offended
* Has experience of working within a team setting
Desirable
* Experience of working with people with emotional dysregulation, poor impulse control, and self harm
* Experience of involvement in the delivery of group-based treatment
* Experience of working within multidisciplinary settings and multi-agency settings
Skills
Essential
* High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive, clients may show hostile or severely challenging behaviour and may be verbally abusive or physically violent
* An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems or other disabilities
* An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to an acute or community mental health context.
* Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues in a way that addresses psychological resistance
* Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively. Recognises the limits of own competence and need for supervision
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* A First or Upper Second honours degree in psychology OR a lower class with a post-graduate qualification e.g.: Masters degree
* Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
* Experience of related work in an inpatient or community mental health setting
Experience
Essential
* Significant experience of face-to-face work with, mental health and/or substance misuse or people who have offended
* Has experience of working within a team setting
Desirable
* Experience of working with people with emotional dysregulation, poor impulse control, and self harm
* Experience of involvement in the delivery of group-based treatment
* Experience of working within multidisciplinary settings and multi-agency settings
Skills
Essential
* High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive, clients may show hostile or severely challenging behaviour and may be verbally abusive or physically violent
* An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems or other disabilities
* An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to an acute or community mental health context.
* Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues in a way that addresses psychological resistance
* Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively. Recognises the limits of own competence and need for supervision
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
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Hall Court
Hall Park Way
Telford
TF3 4NF
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Employer details
Employer name
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Hall Court
Hall Park Way
Telford
TF3 4NF
Employer's website
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