About this role
Job summary Are you looking for the next step in your career, in an environment where you can develop and specialise your skills? Then join Spring Wood Lodge as an Assistant Psychologist where you will have the opportunity to work with a dedicated team to make a real difference in lives of some of the most vulnerable people in society. What you will be doing: You will be working women in a mental health setting, supporting service users who present with personality disorder, mood disorder, self-harming behaviours, suicidal ideation, physical health concerns and psychological distress including trauma. As an Assistant Psychologist you will have the opportunity to assist with assessments, formulations, and treatment to our service users, under the supervision of the Lead Psychologist. You will also assist in clinically related administration including conduct of audits, collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching, and project work. At Spring Wood Lodge you will have the chance to develop specialist skills throughout your time with us.
Main duties of the job The Assistant Psychologist role at Elysium Healthcare involves working in a women's mental health setting at Spring Wood Lodge. Responsibilities include supporting service users with personality and mood disorders, self-harming behaviors, and trauma. Under the supervision of a Lead Psychologist, the Assistant Psychologist assists with assessments, formulations, and treatments. Additional duties encompass clinical administration, audits, collecting statistics, and contributing to research projects. The role offers opportunities for career development and skill specialization. Successful candidates should have at least a 2:1 degree in Psychology, previous experience as an Assistant Psychologist, particularly with personality disorders, and should adhere to professional practice standards as stipulated by HCPC and BPS.
About us Elysium Healthcare provides a unique approach to care delivery, operating over 90 services across England and Wales, including Mental Health, Neurological, and Learning Disabilities & Autism services. With a workforce exceeding 8,000, Elysium is committed to going beyond generic psychiatric services, particularly for those with unmet needs. Elysium Healthcare is a part of Ramsay Health Care, which operates in 10 countries with more than 86,000 employees globally. The company prioritizes inclusive and accessible recruitment and adheres to safer recruitment practices. Staff are expected to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users, with appointments subject to a DBS disclosure.
Job description Job responsibilities
Are you looking for the next step in your career, in an environment where you can develop and specialise your skills? Then join Spring Wood Lodge as an Assistant Psychologist where you will have the opportunity to work with a dedicated team to make a real difference in lives of some of the most vulnerable people in society.
What you will be doing:
You will be working women in a mental health setting, supporting service users who present with personality disorder, mood disorder, self-harming behaviours, suicidal ideation, physical health concerns and psychological distress including trauma.
As an Assistant Psychologist you will have the opportunity to assist with assessments, formulations, and treatment to our service users, under the supervision of the Lead Psychologist. You will also assist in clinically related administration including conduct of audits, collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching, and project work.
At Spring Wood Lodge you will have the chance to develop specialist skills throughout your time with us. Your professional growth is important, which is why there are numerous career development opportunities to keep you learning and improving.
The service users may not have had their needs met in a general psychiatric service including acute inpatient units, community mental health teams or community personality disorder service. Working as part of a team, you will focus on active rehabilitation with a view to achieving sustainable discharge.
As an Assistant Psychologist you will be:
Contributing to psychological assessments and formulations Facilitating psychological interventions on a 1:1 and/or group basis to service users, monitoring and reporting upon their effectiveness Assisting in designing and delivering specialist training to others Assisting with the delivery of reflective practice for staff Maintaining clinical databases Completing outcome measures Writing reports for various audiences Service evaluation and other research tasks including collecting, analysing, and reporting upon an array of statistics Undertaking clinically relevant audits To be successful in this role, you will have:
A minimum of an upper second-class honours degree in Psychology conferring eligibility for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS) Experience of working as an Assistant Psychologist in a forensic and/or mental health setting in a similar role (at least six months). Experience of conducting psychometrics. Experience of working with service users who have a diagnosis of personality disorder is an advantage. Experience of maintaining office systems and undertaking administration tasks Creative thinking, clinical efficacy, and a strong commitment to working with evidenced based models of therapeutic intervention Strong organisation skills Good interpersonal and communication skills To meet professional practice expectations including the HCPC standards of conduct, performance and ethics, and the BPS code of ethics and conduct Where you will be working:
Location: 1 Towngate Close, Guiseley, Leeds, LS20 9PQ
You will be working at Spring Wood Lodge, a service that supports women over the age of 18 who have complex emotional and mental health problems associated with significant risk behaviours. Typically they have a diagnosis of personality disorder or a severe mental illness.
What You’ll Get
At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:
Annual base salary of £25,644 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window. Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub! Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts Life Assurance, for added peace of mind Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support. 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time Pension contribution, to help secure your future Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking About your next employer:
Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.
Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.
Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
A minimum of an upper second-class honours degree in Psychology conferring eligibility for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS). Experience of working as an Assistant Psychologist in a forensic and/or mental health setting in a similar role (at least six months). Experience of conducting psychometrics.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Elysium Healthcare
Address Elysium Healthcare
Leeds
LS20 9PQ
Employer's website https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)