Assistant Psychologist

As an Assistant Psychologist, you will work alongside experienced psychologists, psychiatrists, and multidisciplinary clinicians, supporting psychological and neurodevelopmental assessments. You'll be involved in structured clinicalinterviews, psychometric testing, report writing, service evaluation, and day-to-day running of a diagnostic service. This is a varied and rewarding role that offers exceptional exposure to both clinical practice and service development.

You will liaise regularly with children, adults, parents, carers, schools and other professionals, undertaking screening and booking calls, gathering background information and ensuring patients receive a high-quality experience throughout their journey. The role also includes maintaining clinical databases, analysing service data, collecting and reviewing patient feedback, and supporting quality improvement initiatives that help enhance patient care. Working closely with the Clinical Director, you will gain valuable experience in service development, and clinical governance while receiving regular supervision. This unique combination of clinical, operational and development responsibilities makes the role an outstanding opportunity for aspiring psychologists seeking meaningful hands-on experience and a strong foundation for future postgraduate training and professional progression.

1. JOB

PURPOSE

To support and enhance the professional psychological care

of within Haven Medical, across all sectors of care, providing psychological

assessment and psychological interventions. To work under the supervision of a

qualified professional psychologist working independently, where appropriate,

according to a plan agreed with a qualified psychologist and within the overall

framework of the teams policies and procedures. To assist in clinically

related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics,

development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work.

2. ROLE OF

DEPARTMENT

Haven Medical is an independent healthcare company that

provides a range of healthcare services across the lifespan. The clinical

director is responsible for the oversight of the clinic as well as core

governance features such as CQC compliance and maintenance of accurate records.

Service development and improvement is a key part of the role given the age of

the clinic and the goals to increase and improve service provision.

3. ORGANISATIONAL POSITION

Reporting to clinical

director

4. SCOPE AND RANGE

Service development, service delivery, audit and

Improvement

Psychology and psychiatry services across the lifespan

Neurodevelopmental assessment pathways across the lifespan

Developing and maintaining databases, records, feedback and

audit information

Training and development for assessments and intervention

Providing specialist psychological expertise to the clinic

and staff

5. MAIN

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical

1.To undertake protocol based psychological assessments with

patients applying psychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales,

direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews.

2.To assist in the formulation of neurodiversity diagnoses

including participating in MDTs and compiling reports summarising MDT

assessments

3.Screening calls, liaison with families, general screening

as part of the role, including maintenance of a database of these calls and

outcomes

4To assist in the coordination, collection and analysis of

feedback.

5.To attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary

and review meetings.

6.To undertake small-scale research projects, audit and

service evaluation with a

view of publishing these internally

7. Routine audit and improvement of service through CQC

review and internal process development

Teaching, training and supervision

1.To receive regular clinical supervision in accordance with

professional practice guidelines.

2.To gain wider experience of professional psychology within

Haven Medical

3.To develop skills and competencies that assist in the

delivery of current duties.

4.To assist the Clinical Director in the delivery of

teaching, training or support to staff.

Management, recruitment and service development

1.To assist in the design and implementation of service

evaluation and development projects within the service as required.

2.To attend meetings in which service developments are

planned and discussed.

3.To attend routine clinical meetings.

Research and service evaluation

1.To assist in the design and implementation of audit and

research projects.

2.To undertake data collection, analysis, the production of

reports and summaries, using IT and statistical programmes.

3.To undertake searches of evidence-based literature and

research to assist the clinical director in evidence based practice in

individual work, service development and work with other team members.

General

1.To contribute to the development and maintenance of the

highest professional standards of practice, through active participation in

internal and external CPD training and development programmes, in consultation

with the post holders manager.

2.To maintain the highest standards of clinical record

keeping and report writing in accordance with professional codes of practice of

the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) British Psychological Society

(BPS) and Haven Medical policies and procedures.

3.To prepare test materials and visual aids as required.

At Haven Medical, you'll join a friendly, ambitious, and highly supportive multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering outstanding patient care. Our clinicians, psychologists, psychiatrists, nurses, and administrative teams work collaboratively, sharing expertise and learning from one another in an environment that values professionalism, innovation, and compassion. We are passionate about improving lives and are committed to creating a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute ideas.

As a growing independent healthcare provider, we offer a unique opportunity to be involved in service development and quality improvement, giving you exposure that extends far beyond a traditional Assistant Psychologist role. We encourage curiosity, continuous learning, and professional growth through supervision and development opportunities. You'll benefit from working alongside experienced clinicians, gaining valuable experience in neurodevelopmental assessment, research, audit, governance, and multidisciplinary practice. Most importantly, you'll be part of a team that genuinely enjoys working together, celebrates success, supports one another through challenges, and shares a common goal of delivering exceptional care to patients and families.

Experience

Knowledge and Skills

Qualifications