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 Badby Park as an Assistant Psychologist (Maternity Cover) 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 in a service that helps support and rehabilitate those with neurological conditions, alongside addressing conditions like depression, self harm, 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 Senior 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 Badby Park you will have the chance to develop specialist skills throughout your time with us.
Main duties of the job Are you looking for the next step in your career, in an environment where you can develop and specialise your skills? Then join Badby Park as an Assistant Psychologist (Maternity Cover) 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. You will be working in a service that helps support and rehabilitate those with neurological conditions, alongside addressing conditions like depression, self harm, 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 Senior 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 Badby Park, your professional growth is important, which is why there are numerous career development opportunities to keep you learning and improving.
About us Elysium Healthcare is a leading provider of care services in the UK with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to care delivery. It operates a network of over 80 services across England and Wales, focusing on Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities, Autism, Children, and Education. This wide network provides ample opportunity for career growth and movement within the organization. Elysium Healthcare is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment and follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments. They prioritize the welfare and wellbeing of their service users through ethical and responsible staffing practices. Elysium is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network active across 10 countries with over 86,000 employees globally, further broadening the professional opportunities and resources available to its team.
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 Badby Park as an Assistant Psychologist (Maternity Cover) 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 in a service that helps support and rehabilitate those with neurological conditions, alongside addressing conditions like depression, self harm, 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 Senior 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 Badby Park you will have the chance to develop specialist skills through out your time with us. Your professional growth is important, which is why there are numerous career development opportunities to keep you learning and improving.
To start your career at Badby Park apply today.
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 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:
Badby Road West, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 4NH
You will be working alongside the clinical teams at Badby Park to care for people with neurological illnesses, acquired brain and spinal cord injuries, where you will deliver person-centred care where each individual is at the heart of everything you do.
This specialist inpatient neurological rehabilitation and complex care service which boasts extensive facilities that cater for specific needs of the residents that is set in acres of stunning countryside on the outskirts of Daventry.
Badby Park is a grand manor house steeped in history with stunning views, excellent facilities and a tranquil setting. Good road links makes it easily commutable from Daventry, Rugby, Northampton and Banbury.
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 £26,134 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 meals and onsite 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 80 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) and experience of working as an Assistant Psychologist in a forensic and/or mental health setting in a similar role. Experience in maintaining office systems and undertaking administration tasks, alongside creative thinking, clinical efficacy, and a strong commitment to evidence-based therapeutic interventions. Strong organizational skills and good interpersonal and communication skills are required. Candidates must meet professional practice expectations, including HCPC standards of conduct, performance, and ethics, and the BPS code of ethics and conduct.
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
Daventry
NN11 4NH
Employer's website https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)