Assistant Psychologist

This role as an Assistant Psychologist at Farmfield Hospital offers an opportunity to work within a compassionate and innovative Psychology Department. You will engage with men facing complex mental health challenges, employing trauma-informed and recovery-focused care principles. As part of the multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to psychological assessments, interventions, and service development. Under the supervision of a Qualified Psychologist, you'll assist in various initiatives, including audits, research, and staff training. This temporary role involves helping service users understand their experiences and develop coping strategies. The supportive, progressive environment offered by Elysium Healthcare will foster your professional growth while making a difference in people's lives.

Are you looking for the next step in your psychology career in an environment where you can learn, develop and make a genuine difference? At Farmfield Hospital, you'll join a compassionate and forward-thinking Psychology Department committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based and trauma-informed care to some of the most vulnerable people in society.

You will work with men experiencing a range of complex mental health difficulties, including psychosis, personality disorder, trauma-related difficulties, substance misuse, depression, self-harm and emotional distress. Many service users have experienced significant adversity, and our model of care is underpinned by trauma-informed and recovery-focused principles that emphasise understanding, compassion, collaboration and hope.

As an Assistant Psychologist, you will be an integral member of both the Psychology Department and the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT), working alongside psychiatrists, nurses, occupational therapists, social workers and healthcare support workers. Together, you will support service users to understand their experiences, develop coping strategies, build on their strengths and move towards their recovery goals.

Working under the supervision of a Qualified Psychologist, you will contribute to psychological assessments, formulations, interventions and service development activities. You will also have opportunities to be involved in audit, research, service evaluation, quality improvement initiatives, staff training and innovative projects that help shape and improve the care we provide.

Our Psychology Department is committed to innovation, reflective practice and continuous learning. We play a key role in promoting psychologically informed and trauma-informed care across the hospital and are actively involved in service development, quality improvement and staff support initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for someone wishing to develop specialist skills in forensic and mental health services while gaining valuable experience within a supportive, enthusiastic and experienced team.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

This role would suit someone who is compassionate, curious, reflective and motivated to make a positive difference in people's lives while developing their skills within a supportive, progressive and innovative Psychology Department.

Exact 4 days not confirmed yet. There is some flexibility on days but will definitely include a Wednesday Where you will be working:

Location: Farmfield Drive, Charlwood, Surrey, RH6 0BN

You will be working at Farmfield Hospital, situated located next to Gatwick.

You’ll be caring for adult men 18+ who potentially have a forensic background and enduring mental health illnesses such as personality disorder, substance misuse issues and challenging behaviours.

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:

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

Elysium Healthcare is a significant provider in delivering care, employing over 8,000 people in more than 80 services across England and Wales. With a focus on Mental Health, Neurological disorders, Learning Disabilities, Autism, and more, Elysium offers a wide range of opportunities for career growth and development within the healthcare sector. As part of Ramsay Health Care, which operates globally across 10 countries with over 86,000 employees, Elysium is committed to inclusive recruitment practices and maintaining the highest standards of care. At Farmfield Hospital, dedicated teams work collaboratively to ensure high-quality care and support for their service users.

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