Assistant Psychologist
The closing date is 31 August 2025
Job summary
Are you ready to take the next step in your career in mental health nursing while living on a beautiful island? We are inviting a Band 4 Assistant Psychologist to join our Acute Mental Health Services where collaborative, individualised care is at the heart of what we do.
Located on the stunning Isle of Wight, this role offers more than just professional fulfilment. As a close-knit island community, the Isle of Wight provides an excellent quality of life for families and individuals alike. With its unspoiled beaches, scenic countryside, and year-round family-friendly activities, it's the perfect place to build both your career and personal life. From exploring historic sites to enjoying water sports or leisurely walks, you'll find something for everyone.
About the Role
The post holder will be a member of the Isle of Wight Acute Mental Health Team by supporting the delivery of high-quality psychology provision within the service. The team provides a service for adults with a range of complex mental health problems. Psychological therapies provide a range of interventions, including both individual and group-based work. You will work as an applied practitioner under clinical supervision of the Psychological Therapist. They will contribute to assessment and intervention plans for service users. The post holder will contribute to supporting teams in the acute pathway through involvement in group work, training workshops, team audits and service development projects.
Main duties of the job
As a Band 4 Assistant Psychologist, you will:
Assist in the provision of a psychological service to service users accessing the community mental health team under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist.
Plan and prioritise of own workload and activities following the direction, guidelines and supervision of the Clinical Psychologist.
Undertake assessments and implement programmes of care and psychology intervention, including one to one work with clients, group interventions and psycho-educational workshops under clinical supervision.
Work within the guidelines given by the clinical supervisor and assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, development of audit/research projects and teaching projects as directed by the Clinical Psychologist.
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
Details
Date posted
18 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
348-IOW-8893
Job locations
Sevenacres
Parkhurst Road
Newport
Isle of Wight
PO30 5TG
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Sevenacres
Parkhurst Road
Newport
Isle of Wight
PO30 5TG
Employer's website
https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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