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Job Summary We are seeking to recruit a full timeBand 4 Assistant Psychologist . The post requires at least a 2:1 degree in Psychology with Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the British Psychological Society eligibility. This role is for a 2-year fixed-term position. You will be based at Gateway House in Wymondham within the South Norfolk Adult CMHT. You will be well-supported in an established and valued post, working within the multi-disciplinary team and alongside colleagues in the psychological therapies team. The post will suit an enthusiastic and motivated psychology graduate, ideally with post graduate clinical experience in the NHS, who can show an ability to work well within a multi-disciplinary team and is passionate about the contribution of a psychological approach to multi-disciplinary care. Prior experience of working with adults with mental health difficulties would be an advantage, or evidence of significant transferrable skills. You will be part of a friendly and supportive clinical psychology and psychological therapies team, and there will be good opportunities for professional development. Main duties of the job The post holder will be responsible for providing time limited, focused psychological interventions, including co-facilitating group sessions, and work in a psychologically informed way alongside other members of the psychology team and wider MDT. There will be opportunities to contribute to team training and reflective practice, as well as involvement in service-related audits and evaluation relevant to service needs, under the supervision of a qualified member of staff. The successful candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, good organisational skills, and the ability to build positive working relationships with service users and colleagues. About Us Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive. Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about. Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too. Date posted : 16 April 2025 Pay scheme : Agenda for change Band : Band 4 Salary : £26,530 to £29,114 a year gross per annum Contract : Fixed term Duration : 24 months Working pattern : Full-time, Flexible working Reference number : 246-CEN7145580 Job locations : Wymondham, NR18 0WF Job Description Responsibilities Job description Job responsibilities Person Specification Qualifications Essential A BPS accredited degree in Psychology. Experience Essential Experience of quantitative research. Desirable Experience of research in the NHS. Knowledge Essential An understanding of psychology applied to health care. Desirable An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems or other disabilities. Skills Essential Skills using microcomputers for databases or data analysis, especially SPSS for Windows. Desirable Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients and colleagues. Presentation skills. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Employer details Employer name : Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust Address : Wymondham, NR18 0WF Employer's website :