Assistant Psychologist
Crewe, England, United Kingdom Full-time Posted 3 days ago
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Assistant Psychologist to join our Community Mental Health Team at Delamere Resource Centre, Crewe. This is an exciting time as the team participates in the national Community Mental Health Transformation programme, delivering integrated, person-centred care for adults aged 18 and over, including older people.
The successful applicant will work under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist to support high-quality psychological care. Duties include assisting with psychological assessments, contributing to formulations, and supporting evidence-based interventions for adults with complex mental health needs. The role also involves psychological assessment, brief interventions (including groups), and opportunities to complete audits, small-scale research, and service evaluation.
You will contribute to training colleagues, support psychoeducation groups, analyse outcome data, and participate in service development projects .As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, occupational therapists, social workers, and support staff to ensure holistic, recovery-focused care.
Regular supervision will be provided, and the team has a strong track record of supporting progression to Clinical Psychology training.
Main Duties
Undertake psychological assessments using standardised tools, observations, and interviews. Assist in formulating and delivering care plans under supervision and support therapeutic groups. Contribute to multidisciplinary reviews and meetings, maintain accurate clinical records, and help develop psychologically informed care frameworks.
Receive regular clinical supervision, gain wider NHS psychology experience, and support training for colleagues. Assist with service development projects and attend planning meetings. Use IT systems for clinical reporting and deliver services online when required.
Support audits and research projects, including data collection, analysis, and report writing. Conduct literature searches to inform evidence-based practice. Maintain high professional standards through CPD, ensure best practice in psychology, and adhere to professional codes and Trust policies.
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.
We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.
Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.
As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you’ll find something to suit you at CWP.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Ameila Durcan Job title: Principal Clinical Psychologist Email address: Amelia.Durcan1@nhs.net Telephone number: 01270 655200
If you consider yourself Neurodivergent and need help to complete your application form, please contact cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or telephone 01244 393100
The successful applicant will work under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist to support high-quality psychological care. Duties include assisting with psychological assessments, contributing to formulations, and supporting evidence-based interventions for adults with complex mental health needs. The role also involves psychological assessment, brief interventions (including groups), and opportunities to complete audits, small-scale research, and service evaluation.
You will contribute to training colleagues, support psychoeducation groups, analyse outcome data, and participate in service development projects .As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, occupational therapists, social workers, and support staff to ensure holistic, recovery-focused care.
Regular supervision will be provided, and the team has a strong track record of supporting progression to Clinical Psychology training.
Main Duties
Undertake psychological assessments using standardised tools, observations, and interviews. Assist in formulating and delivering care plans under supervision and support therapeutic groups. Contribute to multidisciplinary reviews and meetings, maintain accurate clinical records, and help develop psychologically informed care frameworks.
Receive regular clinical supervision, gain wider NHS psychology experience, and support training for colleagues. Assist with service development projects and attend planning meetings. Use IT systems for clinical reporting and deliver services online when required.
Support audits and research projects, including data collection, analysis, and report writing. Conduct literature searches to inform evidence-based practice. Maintain high professional standards through CPD, ensure best practice in psychology, and adhere to professional codes and Trust policies.
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.
We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.
Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.
As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you’ll find something to suit you at CWP.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Ameila Durcan Job title: Principal Clinical Psychologist Email address: Amelia.Durcan1@nhs.net Telephone number: 01270 655200
If you consider yourself Neurodivergent and need help to complete your application form, please contact cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or telephone 01244 393100
