Job summary
We are looking to recruit up to 5 Assistant Psychologists to work with us in our acute services. These posts will cover the urgent and acute care pathway with adults of working age who are using the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team (CRHTT), Acute Inpatient Wards and Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit. These are full time posts and applicants need to be aware that the roles are available across CRHTT and inpatient areas which will be based in both the north (Chesterfield) and south (Derby) of the area covered by DHCFT.
These posts give the opportunity to join teams that value the contribution that Psychology brings to their work, and a wider supportive network of Psychologists and Psychological Therapists working across the Trust.
Please note interviews will be held on Friday 23rd January 2026 and will be in-person.
Applications:
We request that applicants write a short piece (no more than 500 words) answering the following question:
How might psychologists contribute to good patient care in crisis teams and/or acute mental health wards?
Applicants are asked to include this in their application in the supporting information section, under a "good patient care" heading.
Please note, if a high volume of applications is received, this advert may close early so please ensure you submit your application without delay.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will work under the supervision of the Clinical Psychologists working into each area. Patient facing work will include short term 1:1 assessment, formulation, intervention and group work. The successful candidates will be expected to work closely with multi-disciplinary colleagues to promote holistic care.
The successful candidates will work alongside the qualified Clinical Psychologists to contribute to the service development of the psychological offer in the CRHTTs and on the wards.
The successful candidates will have good interpersonal, organisational and communication skills in order to engage with people with mental health difficulties, their family members and carers. The post holders will support research and audit activities under the supervision of an experienced qualified Clinical Psychologist.
About us
Psychologists within the Derbyshire Healthcare Foundation NHS Trust have a well-established and supportive professional network with regular meetings and in house CPD events. The successful candidate will have an individual professional development plan negotiated as part of their work plan.
There are excellent links with local professional training courses with staff supporting the local training committees, participating in trainee selection and regularly offering training and placements to existing doctoral trainees.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job summary:
To support and enhance the psychological assessment and interventions of people receiving a service from Clinical Psychologists working in the Derbyshire Healthcare Foundation NHS Trust within the Working Age Adult Acute and Community Mental Health Service. To work within a multidisciplinary team providing psychological assessments under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist, working independently according to a plan agreed by a qualified Clinical Psychologist and within the overall framework of the services policies and procedures. To assist with assessments, formulations, care plans, group work and report writing. To assist in carrying out audit and research projects, including the collection and analysis of data, teaching and project work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description & Person Specification, click the APPLY FOR THIS JOB link for re-direction to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not have an account
Job summary:
To support and enhance the psychological assessment and interventions of people receiving a service from Clinical Psychologists working in the Derbyshire Healthcare Foundation NHS Trust within the Working Age Adult Acute and Community Mental Health Service. To work within a multidisciplinary team providing psychological assessments under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist, working independently according to a plan agreed by a qualified Clinical Psychologist and within the overall framework of the services policies and procedures. To assist with assessments, formulations, care plans, group work and report writing. To assist in carrying out audit and research projects, including the collection and analysis of data, teaching and project work.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Good Honours degree (2.1 or above) in Psychology
Desirable
- Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis
Qualification
Essential
- Eligibility for the Graduate membership of the BPS
Desirable
- Graduate Membership of the BPS
Experience
Essential
- Work experience in a formal care setting
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with mental health problems
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Previous experience as an Assistant Psychologist
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills to facilitate communication with colleagues and other service providers
Desirable
- Knowledge and skills related to working with people with mental health difficulties
- Knowledge and skills related to working with individuals with a learning disability and/or neurodiversity
- Knowledge and skill related to working with people who are Neuro divergent
Skills
Essential
- Ability to process text, set up and use databases and spreadsheets
- Good written communication skills, with the ability to tailor these to varying contexts
- An organised approach to work, with the ability to meet deadlines
Desirable
- Use of Microsoft Excel
- Use of computerised statistical packages such as SPSS / Studio R
Knowledge
Desirable
- "Good patient care" question answer
Other
Essential
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Good Honours degree (2.1 or above) in Psychology
Desirable
- Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis
Qualification
Essential
- Eligibility for the Graduate membership of the BPS
Desirable
- Graduate Membership of the BPS
Experience
Essential
- Work experience in a formal care setting
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with mental health problems
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Previous experience as an Assistant Psychologist
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills to facilitate communication with colleagues and other service providers
Desirable
- Knowledge and skills related to working with people with mental health difficulties
- Knowledge and skills related to working with individuals with a learning disability and/or neurodiversity
- Knowledge and skill related to working with people who are Neuro divergent
Skills
Essential
- Ability to process text, set up and use databases and spreadsheets
- Good written communication skills, with the ability to tailor these to varying contexts
- An organised approach to work, with the ability to meet deadlines
Desirable
- Use of Microsoft Excel
- Use of computerised statistical packages such as SPSS / Studio R
Knowledge
Desirable
- "Good patient care" question answer
Other
Essential
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
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.
