Assistant Psychologist

Job overview

This is a 0.9 WTE, 6 month fixed-term band 4 assistant psychologist post which will be based at Clatterbridge Hospital, Springview unit, Wirral.

This post is NHSE funded and in order to fulfil the criteria for this funding, the applicant must have experienced financial disadvantage that may limit ability to gain suitable experience to pursue a career in Clinical Psychology (e.g., in receipt of free school meals as a child; received a bursary to attend university to gain a first degree; caring responsibilities; low-income as a single parent or protected characteristics household).

.The role will involve working collaboratively with members of the multi disciplinary team providing psychological assessment and interventions under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist, working independently according to agreed plan and within the overall framework of the team’s policies and procedures. To assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, teaching, and project work.

This advert is likely to close early due to an expected high level of interest.

The successful applicant will be joining a friendly, supportive, and forward-thinking multi-disciplinary team, and will be well supported by our Clinical Psychologist, including the provision of regular Clinical Supervision.

Shortlisting for this vacancy is due to commence on 27/04/2026 and the proposed interview date is 05/05/2026

Main duties of the job

There will be lots of opportunities for development of clinical skills through direct and indirect work with service users and training opportunities. You will take responsibility for carrying out psychological screening assessments and brief interventions, potentially including group interventions. There will also be opportunity to complete audit and small-scale research projects, and to contribute to, and deliver training to colleagues.

Completion of Psychological Screening Assessments, formulations and interventions with service users.

Provision of low-level and brief psychological interventions.

Completion of audits and small scale service-related research.

Supervision to be provided by a qualified Clinical Psychologist.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description (see ‘documents to download’ section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.

At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust’s Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.

An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: [email protected] or by calling 01244 393100.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the ‘essential’ criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer ‘YES’ to the question: ‘Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?’

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!