Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Assistant Psychologist

The closing date is 14 January 2026

Job summary

New Spenser Ward is an all-female assessment and treatment ward for older adults (generally over the age of 65) who are experiencing mental health difficulties. New Spenser Ward aims to provide person-centred care that fosters the patients' respect, dignity, privacy and spirituality by providing holistic support within a multi-disciplinary team framework.

We are pleased to advertise a vacancy for an Assistant Psychologist to join us on New Spenser Ward. You will be joining an enthusiastic, supportive and well-staffed Therapies Team, which includes Speech and Language Therapy, Dietetics, Activity Coordinators, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy.

Main duties of the job

The post would suit a keen, energetic individual who is passionate about the psychological care and well-being of older adults who are acutely unwell. Under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist, the post holder will be responsible for contributing to patients' journeys back to health. This role is diverse and includes delivery of group interventions, development of Positive Behaviour Support plans, 1:1 intervention and support (with supervision), cognitive screening assessments and taking responsibility for the collection of outcome measures. It also involves working together with other members of the multi-disciplinary team, as well as with carers and external agencies e.g. care homes, support agencies, social services.

The post-holder will also be part of the wider Older Adults Psychological Services department. There is both substantial formal supervision and informal support, including an Assistant Psychologist group and excellent opportunities for professional development within the Trust.

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Date posted

12 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,860 to £31,671 a year incl 5% Fringe HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

325-7695318-HOSP

Job locations

New Spenser Ward

St. Peter’s Hospital Campus, Guildford Road

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

To support and enhance the professional psychological care of people who use services by providing psychological assessment and psychological interventions, under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist working within the service, and by working independently according to a plan agreed with the team leader and the supervising psychologist. To assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of outcome statistics, and/or other project work as appropriate and agreed with the team leader and supervising psychologist.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Psychology degree accredited by BPS* at 2.1 or above OR Psychology degree accredited by BPS* at 2.2 and additional relevant Masters qualification OR Degree plus master's level conversion qualification accredited by BPS* *BPS - British Psychological Society

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in relevant area, either voluntary or paid
Experience of working collaboratively with others
Experience in designing projects and analysing the outputs
Competent in setting up databases and presentation of results
passionate about ensuring a high-quality holistic approach to the provision of psychological care

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Psychology degree accredited by BPS* at 2.1 or above OR Psychology degree accredited by BPS* at 2.2 and additional relevant Masters qualification OR Degree plus master's level conversion qualification accredited by BPS* *BPS - British Psychological Society

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in relevant area, either voluntary or paid
Experience of working collaboratively with others
Experience in designing projects and analysing the outputs
Competent in setting up databases and presentation of results
passionate about ensuring a high-quality holistic approach to the provision of psychological care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.