# Assistant Psychologist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Elysium Healthcare. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/assistant-psychologist/a2b028bd-9d29-417b-bdd3-dd156fd03b71 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/assistant-psychologist/a2b028bd-9d29-417b-bdd3-dd156fd03b71.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Elysium Healthcare - **Town:** Borehamwood - **Region:** East of England - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Salary:** £26,000 a year - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-08-24T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-23T13:53:11.557Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0132-26-1595?employerCode=E0132 - **Application URL:** https://www.applygateway.com/apply?JobId=1529712521&supplierId=153&utm_campaign=NHSJobs&utm_source=supplier ## Job Content ### 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 Braeburn House 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 males suffering from a primary diagnosis of a Mental Health illness, 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 Braeburn House you will have the chance to develop specialist skills through out your time with us. Your professional gr ### Main duties of the job The Assistant Psychologist role at Braeburn House offers a chance to make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable individuals by working with males diagnosed with mental health conditions. Responsibilities include assisting with psychological assessments and interventions under supervision, and managing related administrative duties such as audits and research projects. The role provides an environment for skill specialization and professional growth, with opportunities for career development. The position requires an upper second-class honours degree in Psychology and relevant experience, along with strong organizational and communication skills. ### About us Elysium Healthcare, part of Ramsay Health Care, employs over 8,000 people and operates more than 80 services across England and Wales in fields like Mental Health, Neurological, and Learning Disabilities & Autism. Known for its unique care delivery approach, Elysium provides ample opportunities for career growth and development within its extensive network. Being a part of a global entity that spans 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people, it emphasizes inclusive recruitment and the importance of safeguarding the welfare of service users. They offer comprehensive benefits to support employees wellbeing and career advancement. ### Details - Date posted: 23 July 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £26,000 a year - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time - Reference number: 1529712521 - Job locations: Elysium Healthcare, Salford, M6 7DU, United Kingdom ### 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 Braeburn House 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 males suffering from a primary diagnosis of a Mental Health illness, 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 Braeburn House 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. To start your career at Braeburn House 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: Charles Street, Salford, Manchester, M6 7DU You will be working at Braeburn House, a modern purpose-built rehabilitation and recovery service for males suffering from a primary diagnosis of a Mental Health illness that have already progressed in their journey of recovery but still require further support and intensive interventions. 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 £26,000 - 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 onsite free 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 conferring eligibility for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.