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 Potters Bar Clinic 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 with young people and adults with acute mental health needs and personality disorders, 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 Potters Bar Clinic you will have the chance to deve
Main duties of the job The role of Assistant Psychologist at Potters Bar Clinic involves working with young people and adults with acute mental health needs and personality disorders. You will assist with psychological assessments, interventions, and clinically related administrative tasks under the supervision of a Senior Psychologist. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and skill development in a supportive environment. The job is 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 5 pm. Elysium Healthcare provides a comprehensive benefits package, including salary, annual leave, career development, wellbeing support, and more.
About us Elysium Healthcare is committed to delivering high-quality care across England and Wales. With over 8,000 employees, the organization offers various services that cover Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education. As part of Ramsay Health Care, Elysium benefits from a global network of over 80 services and employs more than 86,000 people worldwide. Elysium Healthcare is a Disability Confident employer, ensuring inclusive and accessible recruitment processes to promote and safeguard the welfare of its service users.
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 Potters Bar Clinic 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 with young people and adults with acute mental health needs and personality disorders, 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 Potters Bar Clinic 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.
This role will be 37.5 hours a week. Monday to Friday. 9am to 5pm. To start your career at Potters Bar Clinic 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:
Location: 190 Barnet Rd, Potters Bar EN6 2SE
Join the team at Potters Bar Clinic providing care for young people and adults with acute mental health needs and personality disorders in an established 24-hour care environment. The CAMHS Tier 4 Low Secure services are for young people aged 13–18. Potters Bar Clinic is located in a residential area, only one minute drive from the M25 and a short bus ride from Potters Bar Train Station, with a bus stop right outside, making it an easy commute for most.
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 £26,770 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 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, eligibility for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society, experience in a forensic and/or mental health setting, strong organisational and communication skills.
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 Elysium Healthcare
Address Elysium Healthcare
Potters Bar
EN6 2SE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)