Assistant Psychologist

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 Pinhoe View 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 in a mental health service for adults with acute mental health conditions 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 Pinhoe View you will have the chance to develop specialist skills through out your time with us. Your professional growth is important

Main duties of the job

The Assistant Psychologist at Pinhoe View offers a chance to develop and specialise in mental health services for adults with acute conditions. The role involves assisting with psychological assessments, facilitating interventions, maintaining clinical databases, and supporting research tasks, all under the supervision of a Senior Psychologist. Elysium Healthcare offers a comprehensive benefits package including salary, leave, career development, and wellbeing support. The job requires a degree in Psychology eligible for Graduate Membership of the BPS, experience in mental health settings, and strong organizational and communication skills. Professional practice expectations in line with HCPC and BPS standards are mandatory.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is a leading provider of mental health services across England and Wales, known for its innovative care delivery approach. With more than 8,000 employees across 80 services, Elysium offers vast opportunities for career growth. It is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global organization with a presence in 10 countries and over 86,000 employees. Elysium is committed to inclusive recruitment, offers comprehensive care benefits, and adheres to stringent safe recruitment practices. Facilities like Pinhoe View, a purpose-built center, are characterized by a robust multidisciplinary team offering specialized mental health care.

Details

• Date posted: 04 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £26,632 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 1558716389
• Job locations: Elysium Healthcare, Exeter, EX1 3PZ, 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 Pinhoe View s 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 in a mental health service for adults with acute mental health conditions 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 Pinhoe View 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 Pinhoe View 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: Pinhoe View, College Way, Exeter, EX1 3PZ

Pinhoe View is a new purpose-built facility where a range of mental health services are provided for adults with acute mental health conditions across two wards and eight individual flats. The 24-hour acute inpatient service is supported by a full multidisciplinary team, which specialises in the assessment, treatment and stabilisation of people suffering from a significant mental health episode and in crisis.

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 £26,632
• 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