Job overview
Assistant Psychologist
Fixed Term = 12 months
We are looking for an assistant psychologist to join the CSRT Psychology Stroke Service .
The role is based in the community and includes administrative duties such as carrying out tasks related to data collection and analysis, arranging appointments and other office duties. It also involves direct clinical work. There will be regular supervision from a qualified clinical psychologist, offering the opportunity to develop clinical skills in acute stroke, knowledge and experience. There will be opportunities to carry out psychological interviews, mood screens, neuropsychological assessments using standardised tools and facilitating psycho-educational groups.
Interview Date TBC
Main duties of the job
To enhance the provision of a Clinical Neuropsychology service to individuals with Stroke and to their carers, working as a member of the Neuropsychology service.
To provide psychological assessments including standardised neuropsychological assessments and psychological interventions under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist, working independently according to a plan agreed with a qualified clinical psychologist and within the overall framework of the service’s policies and procedures.
To assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work.
To participate in the preparation and delivery of group education programmes, under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist.
For further information please contact:
Ndidi Boakye
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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This advert is for Assistant Psychologist with Croydon Health Services NHS Trust in Thornton Heath, London, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £36,943 - £44,900 per annum inc of HCAS (outer). The contract type is 12 months (Fixed term). The application deadline is 18 Jun 2026.
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