Assistant Psychologist - Band 4-5 Equivalent

Gateway Psychology is an independent psychology service for children, young people and families. We are based in Stoke\-on\-Trent, with a purpose\-built clinic facility in Tunstall.

We are recruiting for an Assistant Psychologist or Higher Assistant Psychologist with a passion for working with children and young people. This position offers a real chance for growth, with plenty of opportunities for training and career progression.

*“During my time working as an Assistant Psychologist at Gateway Psychology, I have thoroughly enjoyed the diversity of the role as it offers many opportunities to gain experience in a variety of areas such as consultation, assessment, intervention, training, and research whilst being supported through an excellent standard of clinical supervision. This guidance will assist you on your continuing professional development towards qualification or gaining a place the doctorate course. The team is great; everyone is so kind, thoughtful, and helpful which promotes a strong sense of cohesion and collaboration amongst all members of staff. Gateway Psychology is a welcoming and supportive environment which advocates for employees’ personal goals to allow you, as an assistant, to develop clinical skills.”*

\- *Feedback from an Assistant Psychologist at Gateway*

• Job type: Permanent employed


• Working pattern: 5 days per week, offices are open from 9am\-5pm on Monday to Friday (37\.5 hours)


• Salary: £28,392\- £34,592 depending on experience.


• Band: Band 4\-5 depending on experience.Specialism: Children, young people and families.


• Reporting to: Clinical Lead or designate.


• Location: Gateway Psychology, 7\-9 The Boulevard, Tunstall, Stoke\-on\-Trent, ST6 6BD. Some travel will be required depending on client and business requirements.

Employee benefits

• 36 days paid annual leave (includes 8 Bank Holidays)


• Attractive pension scheme (above national statutory minimum)


• Health Cash Plan


• Income protection to 400% of annual salary


• Group life insurance


• Employee Assistance Programme (access to 24/7 GP appointments, nutritional advice, gym and workout discounts, mental health counselling, etc)


• Wellbeing programme


• Generous company sick pay scheme


• Company laptop and mobile phone


• Paid overtime or time\-in\-lieu opportunities


• Training opportunities for professional development


• Potential for flexible working or part\-time work


• Paid\-for staff events (e.g. social meals out, picnics, team activities etc)


• An excellent purpose\-built facility dedicated to therapeutic work with children and young people, as well as a high\-spec training facility.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disabilities, and religions/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Overall Role:

• Undertake certain psychological assessments or observations under supervision


• Scoring of psychological assessments


• Assist clinicians and staff in cases, reports, training material preparation, visual aids, therapy groups and general administration under supervision


• Undertake research into various topics to aid clinicians and Clinical Management Team


• Assist in maintaining and auditing client case files


• Assists in the overall day\-to\-day running of the company under the guidance of the Clinical Management Team


• Holder of a current Enhanced DBS clearance, or will be able to obtain such prior to engagement.

Qualification:

• Qualified to Honours level in Psychology


• Upper second class or higher achievement is highly desirable


• Working towards acceptance on DClinPsy training and career in clinical psychology in the future.

Professional registrations required: Eligible for graduate membership with the BPS.

Banding: While Gateway Psychology does not band jobs, this position is equivalent to NHS AfC Band 4/5 role dependent on experience.

Experience: Some experience of working with children, young people and families would be desirable. Post\-graduation work experience would also be beneficial.

Safeguarding: Safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults is of utmost importance to our team. An enhanced DBS check will be mandatory for this position, as well as thorough reference checks. As part of our Safer Recruitment Policy, we will ask you to complete our application form in addition to your CV.

Pay: £28,392\.00\-£34,592\.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events


• Company pension


• Enhanced maternity leave


• Health \& wellbeing programme


• Life insurance


• Sick pay


• Work from home

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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