The Assistant Psychologist supports qualified psychologists and multidisciplinary teams in assessing patients, delivering psychological interventions, monitoring progress and contributing to care planning. Typical requirements include a psychology degree accredited by the British Psychological Society, eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership, relevant mental-health or clinical experience, strong communication skills and the ability to maintain accurate records. Candidates are expected to demonstrate empathy, professionalism, confidentiality, resilience and an evidence-based approach. The role may involve group work, psychological assessments, outcome measurement, report writing and supporting service users with complex mental-health needs. Experience in secure, inpatient or rehabilitation settings is advantageous, along with willingness to work collaboratively and follow safeguarding, clinical governance and risk-management procedures.
Elysium Healthcare is a UK-wide provider of specialist mental-health and neurological services. The organisation operates hospitals, rehabilitation units and community-based services supporting adults and young people with conditions including mental illness, personality disorder, acquired brain injury, eating disorders and neurodevelopmental needs. Its services are delivered by multidisciplinary teams that can include psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, occupational therapists, healthcare assistants and support workers. Elysium places emphasis on personalised care, recovery, rehabilitation and patient safety, with staff working within regulated clinical and safeguarding frameworks. As part of Ramsay Health Care, a global private healthcare group, it offers opportunities across a range of specialist settings. An Assistant Psychologist can gain supervised experience, contribute to assessment and therapeutic programmes, and develop practical skills relevant to further clinical training, including applications for doctorate-level psychology programmes.
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