About this role
Job summary
New Spenser Ward is an all-female assessment and treatment ward for older adults (generally over the age of 65) who are experiencing mental health difficulties. New Spenser Ward aims to provide person-centred care that fosters the patients' respect, dignity, privacy and spirituality by providing holistic support within a multi-disciplinary team framework.
We are pleased to advertise a vacancy for an Assistant Psychologist to join us on New Spenser Ward. You will be joining an enthusiastic, supportive and well-staffed Therapies Team, which includes Speech and Language Therapy, Dietetics, Activity Coordinators, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy.
Main duties of the job
The post would suit a keen, energetic individual who is passionate about the psychological care and well-being of older adults who are acutely unwell. Under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist, the post holder will be responsible for contributing to patients' journeys back to health. This role is diverse and includes delivery of group interventions, development of Positive Behaviour Support plans, 1:1 intervention and support (with supervision), cognitive screening assessments and taking responsibility for the collection of outcome measures. It also involves working together with other members of the multi-disciplinary team, as well as with carers and external agencies e.g. care homes, support agencies, social services.
The post-holder will also be part of the wider Older Adults Psychological Services department. There is both substantial formal supervision and informal support, including an Assistant Psychologist group and excellent opportunities for professional development within the Trust.
Please note that all interviews will be held in person on New Spenser Ward - no exceptions are able to be made. Provisional interview dates are Tuesday 8th September and Friday 11th September 2026.
About us
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.
We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.
Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.
Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.
Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Job description Job responsibilities
Please check the job description & person specification document for more information on the requirements for this job
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience of working in relevant area, either voluntary or paid Experience of working collaboratively with others Experience in designing projects and analysing the outputs Competent in the use of SPSS for Windows including setting up databases, statistical analysis and presentation of results Evidence of being passionate about ensuring a high-quality holistic approach to the provision of psychological care and support to people who use services within the specified clinical area
Qualifications Essential
Psychology degree accredited by BPS* at 2.1 or above OR o Psychology degree accredited by BPS* at 2.2 and additional relevant Masters qualification OR o Degree plus master's level conversion qualification accredited by BPS* *BPS - British Psychological Society
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.
Employer details Employer name Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address New Spenser Ward, St Peters Site
Guildford road
Chertsey
KT16 0AE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)