Assistant Psychologist

• 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.

Essential

• Understanding of psychological models, evidencebased interventions, and principles of clinical risk management.
• Ability to collect, analyse, and summarise clinical data, including outcome measures and behavioural observations.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to adapt communication for adults with diverse needs.
• Ability to work within professional and ethical guidelines, including safeguarding responsibilities.
• Competence in using IT systems, electronic patient records, and standard office software.

Desirable

• Experience supporting adults in inpatient, community mental health, neuropsychology, learning disability, or forensic settings.
• Experience conducting service related research, audits, or quality improvement projects.
• Experience delivering psychoeducation, group interventions, or wellbeing workshops.
• Knowledge of NHS policies, care pathways, and stepped care models.