Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

B4 Assistant Psychologist - full time

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Job summary

As the Assistant Psychologist you will work across two co-produced teams; 22.5 hours at the Surrey and NE Hampshire Recovery College

15 hours at the Psychologically Informed Consultation and Training service (PICT)

The Recovery College consists of clinically trained & lived experience staff who develop and deliver a wide range of psycho-educational courses both virtually and in venues across Surrey and NE Hampshire.

PICT aims to improve the working relationship between professionals and their clients with difficulties associated with a diagnosis of personality disorder. Through consultation and training, PICT educates and upskills primary care staff across Surrey and NE Hampshire using clinical and lived experience expertise.

You will support & enhance the professional psychological care of people who use services by co-facilitating co-produced psycho-educational courses under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist working within the service.

As a part your tole you will undertake administrative tasks related to both clinical and training data, tasks related to clinical governance & service improvement & other project work as appropriate and agreed with the team leaders and supervising psychologist.

Subject to reasonable adjustments in respect of any disability, candidates must possess a valid driving licence and be able to drive and have the unrestricted use of a car or motorcycle for work at all times including community based work.

Main duties of the job

To carry out comprehensive assessments, plan implement and evaluate delivery of psychology interventions under the supervision of a psychologist as part of a holistic approach working in a variety of settings.

To actively work with people who use services, carers, families and staff in implementing the care plan devised by the psychologist.

To act as an advocate and ensure that there is proper regard for peoples' dignity, choice, self-esteem, racial, cultural, sexual and religious needs and preferences.

To take appropriate and immediate action to keep people safe in a crisis or safeguarding situation, reporting back to a senior colleague in a timely manner.

To observe and document any changes in wellbeing of the people that they are supporting, reporting to the professional or team manager any new or change in risk or presentation of the person, and updating risk assessments as required.

Please refer the attached job description for full details

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

23 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,860 to £31,671 a year Incl. 5% Fringe HCAS, pa, pro rata.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

325-7491286-COMM

Job locations

Theta Building

Lyon Way

Frimley

GU16 7ER

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please check the job description and personal specification document for more information on the requirement for this job.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please check the job description and personal specification document for more information on the requirement for this job.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Psychology degree accredited by BPS* at 2.1 or above OR oPsychology degree accredited by BPS* at 2.2 and additional relevant Masters qualification OR oDegree plus Masters level conversion qualification accredited by BPS

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in relevant area, either voluntary or paid
Experience of working collaboratively with others
Competent in the use of SPSS for Windows including setting up databases, statistical analysis and presentation of results
Experience in designing projects and analysing the outputs

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Psychology degree accredited by BPS* at 2.1 or above OR oPsychology degree accredited by BPS* at 2.2 and additional relevant Masters qualification OR oDegree plus Masters level conversion qualification accredited by BPS

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in relevant area, either voluntary or paid
Experience of working collaboratively with others
Competent in the use of SPSS for Windows including setting up databases, statistical analysis and presentation of results
Experience in designing projects and analysing the outputs

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.