Practitioner Assistant Psychologist
The closing date is 04 January 2026
Job summary
We are seeking a compassionate, reflective, and recovery-focused Assistant Psychologist to support the delivery of evidence-based psychological interventions for individuals on the Adult Acute Inpatient Wards at Wedgwood House, Bury St Edmunds.
Preference will be given to candidates with a strong understanding of psychological models of therapy and recovery, particularly Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) approaches within inpatient settings. Confidence in facilitating therapeutic groups, alongside knowledge and skills in collaboratively developing and disseminating psychological formulations, are essential attributes for the successful post holder.
The successful candidate will contribute to the team's work by providing psychological assessments, as well as individual and group interventions, under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist. There will also be opportunities to participate in audit, service evaluation, and research projects within the ward environment. Strong report-writing skills are highly desirable.
This post is ideally suited to those considering applying for the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, and there is a strong commitment from the supervising Clinical Psychologist to support applicants in their preparation for this training route.
Please note that AI generated applications are unlikely to be effective in this process. We value personal views reflections and aspirations which AI historically is less effective at conveying effectively.
Main duties of the job
o Provide psychologically informed interventions to patients and their carerso Develop collaborative formulations with patients to understand their psychological distress and the reasons for their admissiono Support patients in completing guided self-help workbookso Participate in MDT meetings to share clinical work and contribute psychological perspectiveso Develop support plans and safety plans to assist with dischargeo Facilitate CBT- and DBT-informed therapeutic groups on the wardo Complete contemporaneous clinical notes to support MDT communicationo Write therapeutic letters to patients
About us
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.
Details
Date posted
22 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
18 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
246-WSU7651922
Job locations
Wedgwood House
Hardwick lane
Bury St Edmunds
IP222QN
Employer details
Employer name
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Address
Wedgwood House
Hardwick lane
Bury St Edmunds
IP222QN
Employer's website
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