Band 5 Associate Psychologist

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their clinical psychology experience within a supportive multidisciplinary environment. Working under the supervision of qualified psychological practitioners, you will provide psychological assessments, contribute to evidence-based interventions, support staff experiencing mental health difficulties, and play a key role in service development, research and evaluation.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments using interviews, questionnaires and standardised assessment tools.
• Support the formulation and delivery of psychological interventions under the supervision of qualified psychologists.
• Assess fitness for work and provide recommendations on workplace adjustments and return-to-work plans.
• Monitor and evaluate treatment outcomes using validated clinical measures.
• Assist in developing self-help resources, psychological skills training and well being initiatives.
• Contribute to service audits, research projects, data collection and service improvement activities.
• Prepare clinical reports and maintain accurate documentation.
• Attend multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to service planning and development.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• A degree in Psychology recognised by the British Psychological Society (or equivalent).
• Experience supporting individuals with mental health or psychological well being needs.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and report-writing skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and analysing data.
• A genuine interest in occupational health, staff well being and evidence-based psychological practice.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to gain valuable NHS psychology experience.
• Regular clinical supervision and ongoing professional development.
• Exposure to multidisciplinary working and evidence-based practice.
• Involvement in research, audit and service improvement projects.
• Supportive team environment focused on employee well being.
• Full-time temporary contract with competitive public sector terms and conditions

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Jay Boyd at MCS Group on 028 9049 0907. j.boyd@mcsgroup.jobs

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