Assistant Psychologist
Company
Location
Stapleton BS16 1EQ
Employment Hours
New Jobs
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£26,886 a year
Job Highlights
- Support psychological assessments and deliver tailored treatment plans for patient recovery under qualified supervision.
- Ideal candidates will possess compassion, motivation, and relevant experience in psychology or related fields.
- Work part-time, 15 hours per week, at Priory Hospital Bristol, with competitive salary and benefits focused on mental health care.
Job Requirements/Description
Priory Hospital Bristol
Salary - £26886 FTE per annum
Part-time – 15 hours per week
Priory Hospital Bristol has an opportunity for an Assistant Psychologist to join our team. This role is part-time, at 15 hours per week. The actual salary for this role is £10,754
Priory Hospital Bristol, Stapleton, Bristol is a specialist mental health and addiction treatment service for individuals, families and couples. It provides fast access to treatment for a range of psychiatric conditions and addictions. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes serving Stapleton and Bristol Parkway railway station approximately 2–3 miles from the hospital.
We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Assistant Psychologist to support the delivery of psychological assessments and interventions, working under the supervision of a qualified psychologist. In this role, you will play a key part in patient recovery, supporting the assessment and delivery of tailored treatment plans while ensuring dignity, respect, and high standards of care.
What you’ll be doing:
Essential for the role
At least an upper second-class (2:1) degree in Psychology with Honours - To be eligible for the British Psychological Society (BPS) Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) - Experience working with people with complex mental health difficulties - You will be expected to apply the learning from your undergraduate degree in psychology in your work, under the supervision of an experienced and HCPC-registered practitioner psychologist
Desirable
Further post-graduate training in a psychology-related area - Research and statistical experience - Evidence of commitment to becoming a registered psychologist
We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.
Description
Priory Hospital Bristol
Salary - £26886 FTE per annum
Part-time – 15 hours per week
Priory Hospital Bristol has an opportunity for an Assistant Psychologist to join our team. This role is part-time, at 15 hours per week. The actual salary for this role is £10,754
Priory Hospital Bristol, Stapleton, Bristol is a specialist mental health and addiction treatment service for individuals, families and couples. It provides fast access to treatment for a range of psychiatric conditions and addictions. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes serving Stapleton and Bristol Parkway railway station approximately 2–3 miles from the hospital.
What you'll be doing
We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Assistant Psychologist to support the delivery of psychological assessments and interventions, working under the supervision of a qualified psychologist. In this role, you will play a key part in patient recovery, supporting the assessment and delivery of tailored treatment plans while ensuring dignity, respect, and high standards of care.
What you’ll be doing:
- Supporting psychological assessments, care planning and the delivery of one-to-one sessions and therapeutic groups.
- Maintaining accurate clinical records and contributing to multidisciplinary meetings to support effective, joined-up care.
- Assisting with research, data collection, analysis and service evaluations to help improve psychological services.
- Supporting the training and development of colleagues, sharing knowledge and contributing to a positive team environment.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
What you'll bring to the role
Essential for the role
At least an upper second-class (2:1) degree in Psychology with Honours - To be eligible for the British Psychological Society (BPS) Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) - Experience working with people with complex mental health difficulties - You will be expected to apply the learning from your undergraduate degree in psychology in your work, under the supervision of an experienced and HCPC-registered practitioner psychologist
Desirable
Further post-graduate training in a psychology-related area - Research and statistical experience - Evidence of commitment to becoming a registered psychologist
What we will give you in return
We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
- Access to development opportunities
- Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
- Leadership & management development
- Long service award
- Refer a friend bonuses
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.
About Priory
Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions – including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and children’s mental health – and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader–Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.
For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement here.
For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement here.
All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.