Job requirements
Essential
6 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Understanding of psychological models, evidencebased interventions, and principles of clinical risk management.
- Experience
Ability to collect, analyse, and summarise clinical data, including outcome measures and behavioural observations.
- Experience
Strong communication skills, including the ability to adapt communication for adults with diverse needs.
- Experience
Ability to work within professional and ethical guidelines, including safeguarding responsibilities.
- Experience
Competence in using IT systems, electronic patient records, and standard office software.
- Qualifications
Degree in Psychology (minimum 2:1) recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience supporting adults in inpatient, community mental health, neuropsychology, learning disability, or forensic settings.
- Experience
Experience conducting service related research, audits, or quality improvement projects.
- Experience
Experience delivering psychoeducation, group interventions, or wellbeing workshops.
- Experience
Knowledge of NHS policies, care pathways, and stepped care models.
Job summary
Come and join one of the UKs largest providers in complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.
Join Our Innovative Specialist Service
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Assistant Psychologist to join our developing specialist service supporting adults with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) and Acquired Brain Injury (ABI). This is an exciting opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team delivering psychologically informed rehabilitation, neurobehavioural support, and person-centred care.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will support the Clinical Psychologist and wider MDT in delivering assessment, intervention, rehabilitation programmes, and therapeutic group work designed to improve psychological wellbeing, functional outcomes, independence, and quality of life.
About us
Active Care Group is a UK-based provider of complex care, supporting over 2,000 clients across more than 60 locations, with services spanning neurological rehabilitation, mental health, respiratory care, learning disabilities, and supported living.
Details
- Date posted: 15 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: Depending on experience Up to £28,000 depending on experience
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: L0042-26-0215
- Job locations: Sheridan Close, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2 4JX, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
- Support the delivery of psychological assessments and interventions under supervision.
- Facilitate and co-facilitate therapeutic and psychoeducational groups for individuals with FND and ABI.
- Assist in developing group programmes focusing on:
- Emotional regulation Coping and adjustment following injury or diagnosis Anxiety and stress management Fatigue management Cognitive rehabilitation strategies Mindfulness and wellbeing Social skills and confidence building
- Monitor and record service user progress and behavioural observations.
- Contribute to care planning, risk assessments, and outcome measurement.
- Support positive behaviour approaches and psychologically informed care planning.
- Assist with clinical audits, service evaluation, research projects, and data collection.
- Work collaboratively with nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, and other professionals.
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This advert is for Assistant Psychologist with Active Care Group in Lincoln, England. It is listed as a Assistant psychologist role. The advertised salary is Depends on experience. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 01 Nov 2026.
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