Assistant Psychologist

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Psychologist to join our Transformation Programme team, supporting the strategic development of projects within Adult Community Mental Health Services., About the Role: You will work closely with the Associate Director of Therapies for Community Adult Services, contributing to the transformation of psychological services within the NHS. Key responsibilities include:

• Data Collection and Evaluation: Assist in gathering and analysing data to ensure high standards of care.
• Information Gathering: Develop knowledge of NICE Guidance and national documents to guide service development.
• Literature Reviews: Conduct reviews and summaries to support evidence-based service creation.
This role suits an Assistant Psychologist interested in the strategic application of psychology, offering insight into the evolving role of psychology and leadership within the NHS., Why Join Us? A unique opportunity to advance your psychology career and contribute to NHS service transformation. Work closely with senior staff and gain insights into leadership., Assist in the design and implementation of projects related to the transformation of Community Mental Health Services, including the collection and analysis of data to evaluate service effectiveness. Carry out comprehensive literature searches and produce summaries of evidence-based practices to support the development and improvement of psychological interventions within the service. Develop and maintain databases and spreadsheets to track and evaluate service delivery, ensuring data is collected, organised, and analysed effectively for audit and research purposes. Under appropriate supervision, support the delivery of psychological assessments and interventions, contributing to the therapeutic process in line with your level of competence and training. Plan, organise, and co-facilitate psycho-educational groups and workshops with qualified professionals, helping to deliver educational content to service users. Work closely with a range of services, including health, social care, and voluntary agencies, to ensure coordinated and holistic care for service users, while also gathering information to inform service development.

About You: Proactive, with strong analytical skills and a passion for service improvement. Experience in data collection, literature reviews, and familiarity with NICE guidelines is desirable.

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire. We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use services and carers. 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.